BRYAN, Texas — Capital Farm Credit is expanding its youth scholarship program statewide to incorporate the recognition of high school seniors involved in agriculture throughout the schoolyear. Capital Farm Credit Ag Student of the Week will reach across Capital Farm Credit’s five regions in Texas.
Ten students from each of the Association’s chartered regions will be chosen as a Capital Farm Credit Ag Student of the Week for a total of 50 recognized students.
Regions include:
- Austin
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Plains
- South Texas
At the end of the scholarship season, one student from each region’s chosen winners will be awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship. One overall program winner will be selected from the top 5 finalists to receive an additional $1,000 scholarship.
Applications are open through March 31, 2023.
“We are continuing to find new ways to support and recognize the next generation of leaders in agriculture,” said Phil Peabody, chief lending officer. “Our mission to sustain the future of agriculture and rural communities starts with our youth. The ag industry needs future leaders, and we are honored to highlight those individuals who are looking to further their pursuit of service for Texas agriculture.”
For more information and to apply visit https://www.capitalfarmcredit.
About Capital Farm Credit
For more than 100 years, Capital Farm Credit has supported rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. Capital Farm Credit is a proud member of the Farm Credit system and serves more than 23,000 members, with loans outstanding totaling more than $11 billion. Headquartered in Bryan, Texas, Capital Farm Credit has offices serving 192 of Texas’ 254 counties.
For more information about its financial services, cooperative returns program and office locations, visit CapitalFarmCredit.com.
–Capital Farm Credit