Smucker Leaders Scholarship

The undergraduate minor in Leadership Studies provides students with knowledge of leadership theories, principles, and concepts to better prepare them for success in future professional roles. The minor is structured to include theories and principles of personal leadership, team and organizational leadership, community leadership, and ethics and diversity. Through the generous support from Tim and Jenny Smucker and the J.M. Smucker Company, and endowed scholarship was established for undergraduate students who have declared the Leadership Studies minor. 

The annual distribution from this fund shall be used to provide renewable undergraduate scholarships to students pursuing a minor in Leadership Studies through the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership. Students must apply each year to be eligible for the scholarship; however, they may be awarded multiple times. The amount of each award is dependent on the number of students receiving them and can vary between $1000 - $4000. 

The 2024 scholarship application will open in SP24 and an email will be sent to all students enrolled in the Leadership Studies Minor.