Loren Humm Memorial Sugar Beet Grower’s Scholarship
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About the Scholarship
Loren Humm was a soldier, a member of the Breckenridge United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge of Alma, the VFW in St. Louis, and a past Master of Breckenridge Lodge #406. He served his community in many ways by using his passion, community service, and agriculture experience. As a farmer, Loren was also a leader in the agriculture community serving on several boards and as a founding Board Member for the Michigan Sugar Company. Established in 2013, this scholarship is a way of remembering Loren's dedication to his community and agriculture, in particular sugar beets.
This scholarship supports and recognizes students who have a sugar beet growing background.Â
Number of Awards and Value
One, for as much as $1,000
Requirements
- First preference to seniors graduating from aGratiot County high school.  If none, then previous graduates from a Gratiot County high school may be considered;
- Applicant must be from a family of sugar beet growers, have executed a 4-H project related to sugar beets, or be from a family that owns sugar shares as documented by at least one letter of reference from a 4-H Advisor, FFA Advisor, and/or a field man;
- Applicant must have a 3.0 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale;
- First preference to applicants pursuing a degree at a college or university. If none, then applicants enrolled in trade or vocational programs may be considered;
- Financial need is a consideration for this scholarship, but not a requirement;
- Whether an applicant is pursuing a career in agriculture or ag-related business is a consideration for this scholarship, but not a requirement; and
- If sugar beets cease to be grown locally or there are no applicants with family or 4-H connections to sugar beet growing as referenced above, the scholarship may be awarded to other crop growers meeting like criteria.
Scholarship Recipients
2024
Mackenzie Strong
2022
Mason Weburg
2021
Ellie Brown
2020
Elliana Hardman
2019
