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What Will Students Get From This Program?

The Clearing Corporation Charitable Foundation (CCCF) Agribusiness Scholars Program supports student development by blending traditional academic coursework with experiential learning and self-directed study. The program’s two capstone seminar courses and out-of-classroom academic enrichment activities allow students to interact with industry and public sector leaders and develop informed perspectives on contemporary issues affecting agribusiness.

CCCF Agribusiness Scholars will:

  • network with industry and public sector leaders
  • receive assistance with internship placement
  • have access to job shadowing opportunities
  • strengthen the “soft skills” and leadership abilities attractive to employers
  • refine business communication skills

Program Requirements

Sophomores and Juniors at SEBS with an interest in agribusiness and a proven record of academic success may apply to the program. To be eligible:

  1. a student will have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  2. transfer students are encouraged to apply

A student who wishes to apply to the program but does not meet above, may petition the Program Directors for consideration or be nominated by a SEBS faculty member familiar with the student and confident in their ability to perform honors-level work.

Application Process

  1. Submit application
  2. Submit current transcript
  3. Selected students will be invited to interview

Program Format

This program comprises 9 credits of coursework as well as participation in academic enrichment activities, seminars, and networking events with agribusiness and government leaders. The program begins each fall semester.

Required Courses

  1. 11:035:300: Critical Analysis of Issues in Agribusiness I (3 credits), fall semester
  2. 11:035:400: Critical Analysis of Issues in Agribusiness II (3 credits), spring semester
  3. 11:373:241: Introduction to Management (3 credits)

Program Completion

Students completing all program requirements, while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, will graduate with the designation of Clearing Corporation Charitable Foundation Agribusiness Scholar in the SEBS graduation program and on their transcripts.