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Harold Reese Grain Handling Operations Scholarship

Minneapolis, MN--The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is accepting scholarship applications from persons interested in the study of grain handling operations for career purposes.

The Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship will offer scholarships to selected applicants pursuing post-secondary programs in grain-handling operations.

Both GEAPS members and non-members are welcome to apply. Reese, who worked for 25 years at Bunge Corp., was GEAPS president in 1995-96.

In 1998, he was named a �Member of Distinction,� GEAPS� highest honor for regular members.

The scholarships will be paid directly to the institution, which must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

The money will go toward tuition and books only.

Application Deadline

Applications for the scholarship this year are due at the GEAPS office by May 1.

GEAPS� executive committee will review the applications and award scholarships based on qualifications.

Candidates will be asked to describe why they are interested in pursuing a grain handling/operations career and what their professional goals are.

For more information, contact Chuck House at the GEAPS office, 612-339-4625; info@geaps.com; or by mail at 301 Fourth Ave. South, PO Box 15026, Minneapolis, MN 55415-0026.

Completed applications also may be e-mailed to Chuck House or faxed to 612-339-4644.