It is our pleasure to introduce the exciting “Campus Connections” program organized by the American Seed Trade Association’s Future Seed Executive (FuSE) sub-committee.
This program features:
- Financial assistance to attend the ASTA 125th Annual Convention, which includes attendees from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and many other countries. The ASTA Annual Convention is one of the most important seed industry meetings in the world, as well as an enjoyable event, and this year it is being held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from June 21-25, 2008. Please visit the meeting webpage.
This convention is the only ASTA event in which every standing committee and division conducts meetings. It will give students an excellent opportunity to meet hundreds of seed professionals from many different areas of the seed industry. The networking possibilities are endless! Students will also be able to attend the general sessions featuring outstanding speakers who will provide relevant and useful information.
- Mentorship from a seed company representative who will act as a mentor and resource during the convention.
- Invitation to social events with other Campus Connection students, FuSE members, FuSE sponsors, and other industry leaders.
- Opportunity to hear many outstanding speakers at dozens of important sessions on all aspects of the global seed business and related fields.
Financial Support: Significant financial support to attend the Convention is included for students accepted to the Campus Connections program. It includes:
- Air Fare: 100% of coach air fare is reimbursed by FuSE through company sponsorships (Up to $580.00 round-trip).
- Hotel: $800.00 total (4 nights x $200.00/night, including taxes - participants will be paired with other students in the program).
- Convention Registration: The $449 cost will be waived by the ASTA organization.
- Meals and Incidentals: Will be at the student’s cost but several meals and banquets are provided with registration.
Rules and conditions
- Applicant must be a current undergraduate student in his/her junior year working towards a bachelor degree in a seed-related area of study or Ag-Business/Economics.
- Program funding is from private seed company donations, so the number of applicants accepted will be limited by available funds and not all applicants will be accepted.
- Selection of students is expected to be made approximately 15 days after the application deadline.
- Application deadline is April 18, 2008.
Evaluation factorsmay include, but are not limited to: academic performance, extracurricular activities, personal performance and proficiencies, degree sought, career plans relative to the seed industry and recommendations by major professor and others. The American Seed Trade Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital/family status.
For further information, contact Lisa Nichols at ASTA via email: lnichols@amseed.org or phone 888-890-7333.
We invite students meeting the above requirements to apply for this exciting program. Please use the enclosed application form. Please feel free to pass this information on to other qualified individuals.
Applications must be received by April 18, 2008.
