Ag scholarship available
AgVocator Scholarship application open
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering one scholarship up to $24,000 to a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore with plans to pursue a career in agriculture. This scholarship will cover $3,000 for eight semesters totaling $24,000 for a student’s tuition throughout their four-year undergraduate degree. Additionally, Farm Credit will provide a paid internship during their junior or senior year of college. If you’re planning to study a field in production agriculture, ag education, ag economics, agri-business or another field related to agriculture, you are eligible to apply.
At Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, we are AgVocators, meaning that we actively support the well-being of agriculture and rural America. The scholarship will be awarded to an individual based on their involvement in agriculture, their rural community, academics, leadership qualities and their passion for being a voice for agriculture. We offer scholarships to invest in the future of agriculture and help prepare today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. Our desire through our scholarship program is to encourage new AgVocators to use their talents to create better communities where they live.
The application deadline is February 23, 2024 at 5pm CST/ 6pm EST. To receive a copy of the application and to learn more about the guidelines and eligibility, visit www.GoRural.net.
About Farm Credit of Northwest Florida ACA
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is a part of the nationwide Farm Credit system and provides financing for agriculture, timber operations and businesses related to farming and serves all 18 counties in the Florida panhandle.
