By Blake Jackson
Calling all students passionate about agriculture and rural communities! Farm Credit Mid-America is offering financial aid through two scholarship programs: Customer Scholarships and Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars.
Customer Scholarships: Open to children and grandchildren of Farm Credit Mid-America customers pursuing careers related to agriculture or rural development.
These scholarships can be used at any accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational school, or trade school.
“We want to encourage young people to pursue these careers and support them in their journey because we recognize they will be the future of our industry,” said Randy Barbee, community investment manager at Farm Credit Mid-America. “Through direct financial support, we are working to secure the future of agriculture and rural communities.”
Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars: This prestigious program targets rising college sophomores and juniors dedicated to agricultural careers. Each year, over 25 students receive $5,000 per year for two academic years.
Beyond financial support, scholars participate in leadership development and financial literacy workshops, along with valuable learning and travel experiences.
“The financial support provided through the scholarship is extremely helpful, but on top of that, you get to meet great people in the field,” said Victoria Holliday, a recent Farm Credit Mid-America Scholar. “It's nice to be surrounded by others who have similar goals to you and bounce ideas off of each other.”
The application deadline for both scholarships is December 15, 2024, for Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars and January 15, 2025, for Customer Scholarships. Awardees will be announced in 2025.
“It’s important to support college students who are interested in agriculture because we’re the future of the industry,” said Daniel Lester, a recent Farm Credit Mid-America Scholar. “If I could talk to other students, I would tell them to apply for the program in a heartbeat. It opens many doors to new friends, experiences and opportunities.”
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