Farm Credit of Northwest Florida’s AgVocator Scholarship Program is offering one scholarship of up to $20,000 to a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore with plans to pursue a career in agriculture.  This scholarship will cover $2,500 for eight semesters, totaling $20,000 for a student’s tuition throughout their four-year undergraduate degree. Farm Credit will provide a paid internship during their junior or senior year of college, after receiving the scholarship for two semesters. Two additional finalists will also receive $2,000 scholarships.

If you’re planning to go into production agriculture, ag education, ag economics, agri-business, or another field related to agriculture, you are eligible to apply. 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.

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The application process is simple! All we need are:
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• 2 Letters of Recommendation
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• Resume
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• 2 Page Essay
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• Transcript
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Applications are due by January 31, 2025

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AgVocator Scholarship

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Eligibility Requirements

✓ Must be a high school senior in good academic standing or high school graduate within the prior 2 years who otherwise meets all standards.
    (for current college students, the scholarship will be prorated based on semesters remaining in the degree).
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✓ Preference will be given to students involved in 4-H or FFA.
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✓ Students in private, public and home school programs are eligible to apply.
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✓ Residency within the Association’s chartered territory in Northwest Florida.
    Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson,
Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Walton, Wakulla, or Washington County

Linear family members of employee, Directors and YBS Farmer Advisory Committee Members of Farm Credit of Northwest Florida are not eligible to apply. Linear is defined as the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren including by adoption.

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For more information, use the following link:  https://www.farmcredit-fl.com/scholarships

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