This scholarship is open to all Minnesota high school seniors. It 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. 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 support of this scholarship.

Congratulations to Morgan Dahl, a 2012 graduate of Greenbush-Middle River High School, on her first place win. Read her winning essay here.

The second place winner is Laura Winters, a recent graduate of Schaeffer Academy in Rochester, Minn. Read Laura's essay here.

With support from MEG Corp, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, National Biodiesel Board and Renewable Energy Group.