G&R Farms Continues its Commitment to the Next Generation of Ag Leaders

September 5, 2024 G&R Farms

This year’s success adds to a 9-year total of nearly $450,000 total dollars raised with more than a dozen states receiving grant dollars. The program garnered support from and partnered with eight regional and national retailers to help raise awareness of the men and women who grow our food and the future ag leaders who will carry the torch. 

The Kroger Co. Foundation Awards 120 Scholarships to Children of Kroger Associates

August 22, 2024 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. Foundation announced the Kroger Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year, awarding $300,000 to 120 students. All scholars are the children of Kroger associates and receive $2,500 toward any accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. Launched in 2008, the Kroger Scholars Program has awarded more than $5 million in scholarship funds.

Southeastern Grocers Supports Future Leaders With $75,000 in Scholarships and Dynamic Internship Program

Understanding the importance of prioritizing its people, SEG invests in the development of its associates, helping them reach their short- and long-term career goals. Each scholarship recipient will receive $3,000 to cover the costs of courses, books and more for the upcoming semester.

Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards 4 Scholarships

June 20, 2024 Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Candidates are selected based on their academic standing, contribution to filling research gaps, and quality of the submission, including feasibility and methodological rigour.

Scholarships Awarded by California Table Grape Growers

Seven students from the table grape growing regions of California earned scholarships awarded by California table grape growers. Growers awarded two $25,000 field worker scholarships to students attending a four-year college or university. Two $14,500 field worker bridge scholarships were awarded to students attending two years of community college and transferring to a four-year college or university.