High school seniors in Minnesota are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Reuben Youngerberg Memorial Biodiesel Essay Scholarship.

The scholarship is given in memory of Reuben Youngerberg, and in honor of his son, Mike Youngerberg, senior director of field services at Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and huge supporter of biodiesel.

The scholarship is sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, with special thanks to the National Biodiesel Board, MEG Corp, and Renewable Energy Group, Inc. for their added support.

To submit your essay for the 2012 scholarship online, please fill out the form. Do not place your name or high school name anywhere on the essay you submit to ensure fairness of judging.

If you prefer to submit your essay via U.S. mail or FAX, please download, print and complete the 2012 Entry Form.

Review the Biodiesel Essay Scholarship Contest Rules before submitting your application.