Arkansas Tech College scholar Cheyenne Massey has earned an Arkansas Division of Agriculture scholarship in assist of her continued research.

Massey, a senior agricultural education primary from Hartford, chosen ATU as a Outcome of she “liked the environment” when she attended Outing for Tech as a Highschool senior.

“I think about all scholars ought to have an understanding and appreciation for The sector of agriculture, Whether or not or not they get a job Inside The sector of agriculture or not,” said Massey. “I actually like that the ATU Division of Agriculture has an open-door coverage. It makes The scholars really feel that They will go converse to their professors In the event that they ever have A drawback and instills That they are there To assist them. I made A selection on agricultural education as a Outcome of I actually like how anyone is welcome And there is one factor For everyone Inside the classroom or events.”

Collectively with Massey, scholars from the College of Arkansas, Arkansas State College and Southern Arkansas College acquired Arkansas Division of Agriculture scholarships in fall 2021. In all, $20,000 in scholarships have been awarded To chosen scholars pursuing levels in agriculture.

“The Arkansas Division of Agriculture is joyful To current funding To assist these deserving scholars further their education and put together for potential professions in agriculture, our state’s largest enterprise,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward.

After her commencement from ATU, Massey plans on pursuing profession alternatives as an agriculture teacher with An eye fixed on later incomes her grasp’s diploma.