JOHN DEERE
About John Deere
At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.
There are over seven billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
About the Scholarship
John Deere is a proud sponsor of the National Black MBA Association®. John Deere will award scholarships to current NBMBAA graduate student members. John Deere will award two (2) NBMBAA® student members, preferably those who reside in or attend school in the Mid-Western and Southern regions of the United States and are concentrating in, or have previous experience in, the following areas:
Supply Chain Management
Data & Analytics
Marketing
Finance & Accounting
Operations & Manufacturing
Information Technology
Engineering
Type
Graduate
Amount
Each award is worth $3500. There are two (2) awards available.
Criteria
In order to be considered for the John Deere Scholarship, you must first complete the NBMBAA® scholarship application. Only applicants that are being considered will receive follow up from the scholarship committee.
- Be a financially active member of the National Black MBA Association®.
- Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.
- Be a graduate student enrolled full-time in an accredited master’s degree program at the time of award.
- Provide 100-150 word essay stating how receiving the John Deere Scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
- Provide a 1-2 minute video, preferably using MP4, of personal statement on how this will benefit you.
- Submit a current resume.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. (Demonstrate academic excellence).
- As much as possible apply for job position(s) in advance.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership potential.
- Be actively involved in your local communities through service to others.
All scholarship applicants must have an NBMBAA Membership that is in active financial status. Applicants that are not current members of the NBMBAA will be denied. We invite you to join the association by clicking HERE.
Deadline to Apply: 6/30/2025