The 2018 North Carolina Soybean Research Scholarship recipients have been named. These scholarships funded by the NCSPA through the checkoff are awarded annually to N.C. State University students majoring in agriculture or related fields. To qualify, students must demonstrate how their studies and work experiences will impact soybean production and/or research in their future careers. Those earning scholarships come from farm families and receive one-time scholarships from $2,500 to $5,000. Recipients of for the 2018-2019 academic year are:
Tristan Morris, Halifax Cty., will be a senior majoring in Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Biological Sciences.
Collin D. Blalock, Wilson Cty., will be a junior majoring in Horticulture Science and Crop Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Makala J. Humphrey, Lenoir Cty., will be a junior majoring in Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Jonathan D. Hardee, Johnston Cty., will be a junior majoring in Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Charles E. Parker III, Duplin Cty., is a student in the Agricultural Institute majoring in Field Crops Technology.
John G. Ferebee, Currituck Cty., is a student in the Agricultural Institute majoring in General Agriculture.
The association is proud to provide scholarships to deserving students interested in careers in the soybean industry and looks forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on soybean farming and agriculture.
