WESTMINSTER, Md. — The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement will be awarding a total of $150,000 in scholarships to students who are planning to attend or are currently enrolled as full-time students at a college, university or technical school, pursuing a career in agriculture. The deadline for all applications and supporting materials is Jan. 11, 2019.
“Our scholarship program continues to grow each year with more opportunities for students pursuing a career in agriculture,” said Dale Hershey, Chairman of the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. “We received applications from more than 120 talented students last year. It made the selection process a tough one, but I have no doubt the future of agriculture is in great hands.”
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement’s scholarship program will award 15 scholarships in 2019, each valued at $10,000. This program is open to high school seniors or students currently enrolled in a two or four year educational program. All applicants must be planning to pursue a career in agriculture. This includes students wanting to go into production agriculture, as well as those planning to be educators, veterinarians, engineers, economists or another profession within the industry. Applicants must reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit’s five-state territory.
“The agriculture industry has a bright future ahead based on the passion of our current students,” said Hershey. “This Foundation was formed with the intent of ensuring the industry thrives for the future generations. As a farmer myself, that makes me immensely proud. I encourage all those eligible for this scholarship to apply. We’d love to help you pursue your dream of working in agriculture.”
Applications are being accepted online now through Jan. 11, 2019. For more information, please visit FCFoundationforAg.org or email info@FCFoundationforAg.org.
— Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement