Daufeldt earns FFA leadership scholarship at DMACC

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Preston Daufeldt of West Liberty is among 27 members of the 2024-25 class of Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholars at Des Moines Area Community College.

Daufeldt is studying agribusiness.

The Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholars Program has awarded more than $2 million in full-tuition scholarships to qualifying DMACC students since its founding prior to the 2016-2017 academic year at the college. The scholarship program was established in honor of beloved ag broadcaster Mark Pearson, who passed away suddenly in 2012 at the age of 54.

“DMACC is proud to help the next generation of leaders prepare themselves for their careers, and we are honored to continue sharing Mark Pearson’s legacy and passion for his profession with today’s students,” said DMACC president Rob Denson.

Each year, up to 15 eligible first-year students at DMACC are awarded a Mark Pearson FFA Leadership scholarship, including one student from each of Iowa’s six FFA districts. The scholarship recipients can enroll in any degree program at DMACC, and the scholarship will pay for the completion of their degree. After completing their first year at DMACC, Mark Pearson FFA Leadership scholars are then eligible to maintain their scholarship for a second year.

To qualify for the competitive Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholars Program, students must 1) serve as president of their FFA chapter during either their junior or senior of high school; 2) apply for the program during their senior high school; and 3) commit to attending DMACC the fall following their high school graduation. The application period for the scholarship runs from Dec. 1 to March 1 each year, with scholarships awarded in April/May for the upcoming fall semester.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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