Calling all high school seniors and college students passionate about agriculture! For the third year in a row, locally-owned McDonald's restaurants across Southern Indiana and surrounding areas are offering scholarships to support your educational journey. This is your chance to get recognized for your dedication to the field (pun slightly intended) and receive a financial boost toward your future in agriculture. Keep reading to find out how to nominate yourself (or someone you know) before the deadline on March 20th, 2024!

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According to a press release from McDonald's, nominees must be seniors in high school or enrolled in a college agriculture program and be residents of or attending college within an eligible county in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, or Indiana. Nominations can be submitted online here. Winners will be selected to receive a $500 scholarship to support their studies.

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McDonald’s as a whole is committed to sustainable agriculture practices and locally-owned and operated McDonald’s organizations aim to directly support those in the local community with a future in agriculture through this scholarship award program.
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Local McDonald’s Owner/Operators in the Tri-State area including Michael Burrell, Ivan Carvajal and Janet Rodriguez, Kelsey Hamlet, Chip and Katie Kenworthy, Rick and Susan Mann, Chris McEnaney, and Wally Nowakowski have partnered to offer the scholarship for a second year.

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