Scholarship

Opportunities Beyond Internships

GEC Scholarships

Scholarships applications are open from January 1 to April 1.

Gold-Eagle Cooperative is offering four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors in Faribault (MN), Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago, and/or Wright counties pursuing an ag degree or trade beginning the following academic year. Applicants must be a Gold-Eagle member, a dependent of a member, or the dependent of a full-time employee. Funds will be distributed following receipt showing proof of successful completion of one semester’s coursework.

For Academic Year 2025-2026

Instructions for Application

The deadline for application submission is March 27, 2026. Any applications received after this date will be considered on a funds available basis.
Attach a current copy of your high school transcripts.
Two signed letters of recommendation (from non-relatives) must be attached to this application.
Choose one of the following topics for a 500 word essay.
1. Explain the global impact of Iowa agriculture.
2. What role does agriculture play in your local county?
3. What makes a cooperative different from a corporation?
Please include an introductory paragraph about yourself and why you should be considered for the scholarship (not included in the 500 word requirement).

Consideration for this scholarship award will be based on GPA, participation in extra-curricular activities, school organizations, community service, letters of recommendation, and grammar/content of the essay. This scholarship will not be awarded to any student who receives a scholarship which sufficiently finances all tuition, fees, and books during the student’s initial year of study.

To submit your application, gather the documents requested and choose ONE of the following options:

1. Online Form

2. Email Files

3. Physical Copies

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Looking for another form? Check out our Forms page for a list of all GEC online forms.