Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement was founded in 2015, as part of Farm Credit’s 2016 centennial celebration, and is funded by Horizon Farm Credit. The founding board members wanted to create a lasting legacy, ensuring that the future of agriculture is a bright one.
With the United States Department of Agriculture estimating nearly 60,000 job openings in ag every year, a scholarship program is the perfect way to make such an impact – giving students planning to pursue a career in this ever-changing field an opportunity to make their dreams come true.
We’ve Got 10,000 Reasons WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY AGRICULTURE
The agriculture industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with more career paths than ever before. To help you launch your career in the industry, the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding at least 20 academic scholarships, valued at up to $10,000!
Yes, you read that correctly – you could receive $10,000 to help you pursue your dream of working in agriculture!
Not sure if you fit the bill? There’s more to agriculture than farming.
Interested In Applying?
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is offering scholarships to high school seniors or those currently enrolled in a two or four-year higher education program, with plans to pursue a career in agriculture. This doesn’t have to mean you’re planning to be a farmer – this also includes food scientists, veterinarians, ag teachers, or maybe even a Farm Credit loan officer!
In order to be eligible, you must reside in Horizon Farm Credit’s territory, made up of the following states/counties: Delaware, Maryland (Baltimore, Carroll, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester), Pennsylvania, Virginia (Accomack, Clarke, Frederick, Northampton, Page, Shenandoah, Warren), West Virginia (Berkeley, Brooke, Hancock, Jefferson, Marshall, Morgan, Ohio), or Washington D.C.
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