Members of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois represent a sector of the ag industry that is comprised of grain elevators, multi-national companies, single grain handling facilities, feed mills, ethanol plants, processors, feed mills and more. There are many career opportunities across Illinois and in a variety of capacities such as merchandising, origination, safety, accounting, engineering and more. The careers are steady, the pay is competitive and the prospect to become a part of the industry that feeds the world is exciting!
Visit the Scholarship Blogs for first-hand experiences to learn what it was like to work with GFAI members and watch the "Careers That Count" video to learn more about career opportunities in the grain and feed industries.
Visit the Scholarship Blogs for first-hand experiences to learn what it was like to work with GFAI members and watch the "Careers That Count" video to learn more about career opportunities in the grain and feed industries.
GFAI Scholarship Opportunities
2024 Applications Open January 1- March 1, 2024
You Should Consider Applying for GFAI Scholarships If You….
- Want to work in ag and have an interest in the grain handling and feed industries
- Want a steady career, competitive pay and to become a part of the industry that helps feed the world
- Have an interest in grain merchandising/originating, safety, operations, feed milling, management and more
Industry Immersion Scholarship
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Country Grain Elevator Management Scholarship (May Apply for Both This Scholarship AND Industry Immersion Scholarship if Eligible)
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Any questions? Email cali@gfai.org!
2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients
Industry Immersion Scholarship
Emily Brooks (University of Illinois) of Prophetstown
Adam Loker (Southern Illinois University) of Keenes
Kate Miller (University of Illinois) of Macedonia
David Mock (University of Illinois) of Galva
Jaton Shaffer (University of Illinois) of Farmer City
Emma Smith (Illinois State University) of Seneca
Renewable Scholarship
Jack Beetz (Iowa State University) of Mendota
Megan Hagemann (University of Wisconsin Platteville) of Mount Morris
Emma Kuhns (University of Illinois) of Mason
Ellie Strubhar (University of Illinois) of Bloomington
Margaret Vaessen (University of Illinois) of Sublette
Country Grain Elevator Management Scholarship
Ashley Althaus (Iowa State University) of Sublette
Emily Brooks (University of Illinois) of Prophetstown
Adam Loker (Southern Illinois University) of Keenes
Kate Miller (University of Illinois) of Macedonia
David Mock (University of Illinois) of Galva
Jaton Shaffer (University of Illinois) of Farmer City
Emma Smith (Illinois State University) of Seneca
Renewable Scholarship
Jack Beetz (Iowa State University) of Mendota
Megan Hagemann (University of Wisconsin Platteville) of Mount Morris
Emma Kuhns (University of Illinois) of Mason
Ellie Strubhar (University of Illinois) of Bloomington
Margaret Vaessen (University of Illinois) of Sublette
Country Grain Elevator Management Scholarship
Ashley Althaus (Iowa State University) of Sublette
Learn about the Scholarship Experience with this Highlights Reel from recent years!
Become a Student Member of GFAI!
Students can join GFAI for free and will receive Association emails including scholarship, internship and career notifications. Simply complete the form below to become a student member!
Students can join GFAI for free and will receive Association emails including scholarship, internship and career notifications. Simply complete the form below to become a student member!