The AgCountry Farm Credit Services is providing 24 $1,000 scholarships to seniors looking to study agriculture at university or college level.
High school seniors in North Dakota and northwest and central Minnesota are eligible for scholarships from AgCountry Farm Credit Services. Students can be interested in the science, business or economical factors of the agriculture industry.
Students who are from farming families are also eligible for AgCountry Farm Credit Service scholarships. Candidates will be evaluated based on academics, personal attributes, vocational promise, leadership and financial need.
The application process requires transcripts, a completed application and essay. References and letters of recommendations are also needed for submission. Applications are due on March 1, 2011 and recipients will be chosen in April.
For more information and to download the application, visit agcountry.com.
Contact Farm Plus at 866-929-5585 for more information on agriculture scholarships and loans.