Aurora Cooperative announces 2017 scholarship

AURORA, NE — The Aurora Cooperative announces today it is accepting applications for its 2017
Aurora Cooperative Scholarship from now through March 13, 2017. Applications can be
downloaded via the Aurora Cooperative website at www.auroracoop.com.
These scholarships provide financial support for current high school seniors and also students
enrolled in college who are pursuing a college education and career in agriculture. The Aurora
Cooperative began awarding scholarships in support of continuing education within the
agricultural sector.

This year five $1,000 and ten $500 scholarships will be awarded. The qualifying students must
attend a public or private post-secondary institution in the 2017-2018 school year and major in
an agriculture-related field. The applicant’s parent/guardian must be an active patron of the
Aurora Cooperative.

“The Aurora Cooperative is committed to the agriculture industry and is honored to help
students who are as passionate about it as we are,” said Kevin Sagehorn, Director of Marketing,
Aurora Cooperative. “We believe in the future of agriculture with our young people and this is
just one more way we can give back to our farmer-owners. By re-investing in the next
generation.”

The Aurora Cooperative has awarded 85 scholarships totaling almost $68,000 since the program
began in 2008.

Established in 1908, the Aurora Cooperative is a premiere, multi-purpose agricultural
cooperative providing service and expertise in grain, agronomy, animal nutrition and energy

For more information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kevin Sagehorn
402.694.7712 office
402.641.3304 cell