Helena Agri-Enterprises is awarding Alex Roe of Monticello with the Homegrown® Scholarship worth $1,000 to pursue a higher education. Roe is a graduate of Monticello High School and is entering the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study agronomy/agribusiness. Helena’s Homegrown Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from 15 states who are majoring in an agriculture-related program. For several years, the Homegrown Scholarship has been an important part of Helena’s commitment to developing the future of ag professionals.
The Homegrown Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from certain counties in Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. As well as the entire states of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin. Requirements include an essay with a maximum of 300 words on the applicant’s positive impact in their community. As well as an essay with a maximum of 500 words on the applicant’s passion for agriculture and their plan to contribute to the industry in the future. Winners are chosen by Helena location management across the region.
Applications for the Homegrown Scholarship will be available again in early 2026. It will be through ag teachers and local FFA chapters in participating states and counties. In addition to scholarships, Helena offers internships to college students across the Midwest every summer. Internship opportunities will be advertised this fall. For more information about Helena, visit helenaagri.com and tune in to the FieldLink® Podcast on YouTube and wherever you listen.
