The Georgia Farm Bureau is looking for applicants for their 2011 scholarships.
The GFB is looking for 10 high school seniors looking to enter into agriculture or family and consumer science programs. Applicants must be attending any University of Georgia school or Berry College for the 2011-2012 school year.
Three students will receive $3,000 scholarships while seven will receive $750 scholarships.
“I would like to encourage any high school seniors in our county who are planning to pursue a degree in agricultural and environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences, or a related agricultural field to consider applying for the Farm Bureau Scholarship Stuart Exley, Effingham County Farm Bureau president told the Effingham Herald.
Applicants must submit all required documents including an application by Feb. 25, 2011 to their local county Farm Bureau office. The Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and GFB Women’s Committee are sponsoring this year’s awards.
For details contact the Effingham County Farm Bureau at 912.754.3713.
Contact Farm Plus today at 866-929-5585 for more information on agricultural scholarships and funding.