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The Process
Applications are accepted through our website and consist of three essay-formatted questions and a semi-finalist submission. Applications for the Never Satisfied Scholarship close on February 12, 2027. After several rounds of an internal reviewing process, a semi-finalist submission, and one final round of Zoom interviews with the top 20 finalists, winners will be announced via email and POET social media accounts on April 30, 2027.Eligibility
Students enrolled in any accredited two- or four-year post-secondary or technical school, including graduate students, regardless of GPA, are eligible to apply. Majors applicable for these scholarships are Agriculture, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, Human Resources, or related degrees or minors.
Scholarships are only offered to those located in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Register for an account, login, create, and fill out the scholarship application and hit submit as final.
You will be contacted if you are a semi-finalist on Friday, March 12, 2027. Scholarship recipients will be contacted via email on Friday, April 30, 2027.
Initial applications are reviewed by POET team members after the deadline closes on February 12, 2027. Semi-finalists will be selected by Friday, March 12, 2027.
Finalists will be selected by Monday, April 5, 2027, and finalist Zoom interviews will be conducted the weeks of Thursday, April 8 – Wednesday, April 21.
Scholarship recipients will be contacted via email on Friday, April 30, 2027.
*We run every application question through an AI detection tool. We will discard any applications that overuse AI-generated content.
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary school or technical institute
- High school seniors who will be attending a two- or four-year postsecondary school the following fall are eligible
- Graduate students are eligible to apply
- Must be majoring/minoring in Agriculture, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, Human Resources, or related degrees or minors.
- Must be located in the United States
- International students attending school in the U.S. are eligible; however, there may be withholding requirements
- Supports education
- Door opening advantages
- Hands-on learning and networking opportunities
Along with the opportunity to have a long-standing connection with POET, the world’s largest bioethanol producer, our Sioux Falls headquarters offers shadow opportunities that allow selected scholars to explore their field of interest, connect with industry professionals, tour a POET facility, and gain a deeper understanding of our mission. These experiences can be customized based on each scholar’s academic and career goals.
Process
1. Register
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
2. Login
Login to the award with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online application.
4. Save
During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your Application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Program Administrator.
