Scholarships

Overview - Lexington County Farm Bureau is offering scholarship assistance to local students pursuing agricultural studies. Two separate awards are available: the Lexington County Farm Bureau Scholarship and the Youth Ambassador Scholarship. Lexington County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Number of awards: Five scholarships of $3,000 each. - Who is eligible: Applicants must be members of the Lexington County Farm Bureau, live in Lexington County, and be enrolled in an undergraduate agriculture or agriculture-related program at a two-year, four-year, or technical institution. - Academic requirement: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required; applicants must submit an official or unofficial transcript...

Newberry County Farm Bureau Scholarship — Overview Award: One annual scholarship of $1,000. Purpose This scholarship supports students from Newberry County with farm family backgrounds or agricultural ties who plan to pursue postsecondary study in agriculture or agriculture-related fields. The program also aims to inspire recipients to gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed for roles in agriculture, civic life, and public service. Who is eligible - Must be a rising college sophomore, junior, or senior (entering one of those class years next academic year). - Must be a resident of Newberry County and come from a farm family or...

Overview The Arizona National Livestock Show supports the next generation of agriculture through an annual scholarship program open to participants of the Arizona National Livestock Show and the Arizona National Horse Show. Backed by donor contributions to the Arizona National Livestock Show and with assistance from the Arizona Horse Lover’s Foundation, the Scholarship Program has distributed over 1,000 awards totaling in excess of $1,400,000 since it began. Arizona National College Scholarship — Eligibility Requirements Minimum qualifications: - Must be a high school graduate. - Have completed at least 12 semester credit hours after high school graduation and before submitting an...

Each year the Arizona Nursery Association Foundation awards scholarships to eligible students pursuing education in horticulture-related fields. Eligibility - Must be an Arizona resident (or planning to become one) and enrolled or planning to enroll in a horticulture-related program at a university, community college, or continuing education course. - Currently employed in the nursery industry or intending to pursue a career in the nursery sector. - Demonstrate above-average academic performance OR have at least two years of industry work experience, and show participation in extracurricular activities connected to the nursery/horticulture field. Award information - Scholarship amounts may be awarded up...

If you graduated from a Humboldt County high school and wish to apply for a Humboldt County Farm Bureau scholarship, choose either the First Time Application or the Renewal Application and follow the instructions provided. About the scholarship The Henri and Lanette Rousseau Memorial Scholarship was created by the late Lanette Rousseau to expand educational opportunities for Humboldt County high school graduates pursuing careers in agriculture, science, education, or vocational training. Henri and Lanette Rousseau were lifelong Farm Bureau members and both served on its Board of Directors. In 1996 the Rousseau Estate established a collaborative program between the Humboldt...

Introduction Each year the Imperial County Farm Bureau awards scholarships to students from our community to support their educational goals. The scholarship pool is funded through donations and proceeds from our annual Farm Bureau Scholarship Barbecue, which takes place every April. 2024 Awards We were proud to distribute $44,200 in scholarship aid in 2024 to 33 local students. We are grateful to everyone who contributed—whether through donations connected to the Annual Scholarship Barbecue or by giving to named memorial funds including the Jack & Pauline McConnell Memorial, Al Kalin Memorial Scholarship, Matt LaBrucherie Memorial, Raul Rodriguez Memorial, and Jack Strobel...

Introduction The Linda L. Lester Scholarship Fund, administered by the Santa Clara County Farm Bureau in partnership with American AgCredit, is offering $32,000 in scholarships to 2025 recipients. Awards support local high school seniors and college students who intend to pursue majors in agriculture — including, but not limited to, agricultural business, forestry, viticulture, animal science, crop science, environmental science, agricultural engineering, agricultural education, agricultural communications, and food science. Applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. Award Structure and Continued Eligibility Scholarship winners receive annual disbursements based on the number of years they have remaining in college,...

Introduction The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture supports students pursuing agriculture-related education by offering multiple scholarship opportunities with different criteria. Applications for the 2025 scholarship cycle are now open. Eligibility overview Individual scholarships have specific requirements, but common elements include Georgia residency, a focus on agriculture or related fields, demonstrated leadership, and minimum GPA standards. Where applicable, awards require enrollment at a Georgia institution that offers agriculture programs (see the Foundation website for a listing of University System of Georgia campuses and sample qualifying majors). Available scholarships (summary) - Georgia Foundation Scholarship for Agriculture - Purpose: Support exceptional high school seniors...

Overview / How to Apply All scholarship applications are now handled through our online portal. During the application you will be asked to provide an email address for both a teacher and a school advisor so they can submit required recommendations and transcripts. Each person you list will receive an email from Reviewr with a link to complete their portion, so notify them in advance to expect that message. Your application progress is saved to your account so you can return and finish it later. If you need assistance at any point, call the DuPage County Farm Bureau at 630‑668‑8161...

Introduction This scholarship, established in memory of Ken F. Ebersold of Downers Grove, IL — a former DuPage County Farm Bureau president and long-time volunteer — supports students pursuing agricultural studies. Up to three awards will be given annually. Eligibility - Open to current college students at the freshman, sophomore, junior or senior level, as well as students enrolled in a master’s degree program. - Applicants must be actively and successfully working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agricultural-related field. - Previous recipients are eligible to reapply in subsequent years of their college career. Award - Up to...

Overview As many as seven scholarships will be granted to high school seniors who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Recipients may choose any college major—there are no limitations on field of study. The award honors the memory of Arnold Oestmann of Westmont, IL, a former president of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Eligibility and requirements - Open to graduating high school seniors who will be entering a four-year bachelor’s program. - Applicants must submit a completed application and ensure that letters of recommendation and official transcripts are received by the deadline. Deadline and how to submit All application materials...

Program overview This scholarship program supports students heading to college who plan to major in agriculture, agribusiness, related fields, or who have a general interest or background in agriculture. Awards are based on strong academic achievement, involvement in agriculture, and/or demonstrated financial need. Three scholarships of $2,000.00 each will be granted. Eligibility - Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply. - Applicants must be one of the following: a high school senior, a high school graduate, or a current college student. - Must be a resident of Illinois. - Must be a Hancock County Farm Bureau member...