IPSA Scholarships

The Myron "Ted" Asplin Foundation Scholarship and the IPSA Student Recognition Award are available for students who are interested in the pursuing an eduation related to the industry.

Myron "Ted" Asplin Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a high-school graduate who has chosen to continue their education in a field of study related to agriculture. The $750 scholarship is awarded to one applicant as determined by the IPSA Board of Directors and a representative of the Asplin family. Applicants must adhere to the following criteria:

1. All active students who will be continuing their education in an agriculture related field of study.
2. Include your high school transcript with application
3. List courses taken and grades received during senior year if not included in transcript.
4. Type/double spaced answers to questions
5. Essay should be a minimum of 300 words
6. Recent photo (head & shoulder preferred, with name printed on back)

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2010 IPSA Scholarship Recipients

Kaleb Popp

Kaleb is the son of Jonathan Popp of Popp Engineering, Inc. He is currently a Freshman at Iowa State University where he is majoring in Engineering. Kaleb was inducted into the National Honors Society in May of 2009, was on the Gilbert High School Honor Roll for 8 semesters and lettered in academics from 2007 to 2010. He was a member of the FFA from 2006 to 2010 where he served as Gilbert FFA representative to the National FFA Convention in 2007. He won the FFA Academic Achievement Award in 2010. Kaleb served his fellow students on the student council and was a Youth Council Representative at Gilbert Luthern Church. In 2009 Kaleb received his Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America.

In the future, Kaleb would like to has a career in the agricultural engineering field, and someday run a business. His goal is to work towards changing and improving agriculture in the U.S and the world.