The purpose of the MAELC Graduate Agricultural Education Licensure Scholarship program is to provide financial support for students completing a graduate level program to become an agriculture teacher. With a shortage of high school agriculture teachers, there is a tremendous need in Minnesota and nationally for more students to be licensed in Agricultural Education. Applications are due October 15, 2025.
Eligibility - Applicant must be a current University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduate student enrolled in an Initial or Additional Licensure program in Agricultural Education and be completing their student-teaching in Spring 2026. Applicants who are firmly committed to teaching agricultural education in Minnesota should apply for this scholarship.
Selection - The MAELC scholarship committee will review applications and select scholarship winners. Selection criteria includes academic merit, passion, and commitment to become an agricultural education teacher as well as financial need.
Funding - Scholarships awarded up to $2,500/recipient. Scholarship awards will be transferred directly into student accounts of successful applicants and may affect students’ financial aid package.
Materials - The application will require answering essay questions, and providing an unofficial transcript and resume.
Tips When Applying:
Application - Please be prepared to answer the following questions (300-word limit per question):
Please note: it is highly encouraged applicants type all answers in a word-processor document, then copy and paste into the application.
A printable PDF of this information is available to download - MAELC Graduate Agricultural Education Teacher Licensure Scholarship.
Questions can be directed to Kari Schwab, MAELC Program Coordinator, at opdah012@umn.edu or at (612) 624-6256.
Name | City | School | Award Amount |
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Kirsten Koerth | Minneapolis | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | $5,000 |
Karen Zais | Excelsior | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | $5,000 |
Name | City | School | Award Amount |
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Monica Pinkerman | Eden Prairie | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | $5,000 |
Krystal Viktora | Oakland | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | $5,000 |
Name | City | School | Award Amount |
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Bailey Fuglie | Forest Lake | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | $5,000 |
Sonja Hakanson | St. Paul | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | $5,000 |
Joshua Muñoz | St. Paul | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | $5,000 |