Benton County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Benton County Farm Bureau
Benton County Farm Bureau is pleased to assist the youth of Benton County in pursuing further education.
ELIGIBILITY
Be a Benton County resident and be currently enrolled or accepted to enroll this year at an accredited school of higher education. The applicant must show how their chosen field relates to, or benefits agriculture.
CRITERIA
- Student must be studying Agriculture, Forestry or Ag related fields.
- Full time student (minimum of 12 credits or units per quarter or term).
- Two letters of recommendation will be required. One from a non-related teacher, and
- one from a non-related adult.
- Completed application form. An incomplete or late application will be disqualified.
- Official transcript from most recent school attended. High School or College.
- Signature. Application must be signed.
PROCEDURE
Completed applications must be returned by June 1, 2025 A personal interview may be held with the top applicants. If applicant fails to enroll and attend by January 2026, funds will not be awarded.
Applicants receiving a scholarship will be invited to the annual meeting of the Benton County Farm Bureau, held in October. If unable to attend, a letter can be submitted to be read at the meeting, which tells about the recipient and his or her academic plans.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
There will be at least 3 scholarships awarded up to $1000 each along with a Farm Bureau membership if qualified applications are received.
Go to Scholarship Application