South Carolina Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships

Direct application

$3,000
6 winners

Eligibility

Major
Agriculture
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors from South Carolina Farm Bureau member families who are pursuing agriculture or related fields may apply.

The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Educational Foundation awards six scholarships of $3,000 each to honor past Farm Bureau leaders.

Mail a typed application with a recommendation letter. Selection weighs character, leadership, dedication to agriculture, scholastic achievement, agricultural activities, and a required essay focused on a career in agriculture.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Typed application
  • One to three letters of recommendation or reference
  • Photograph
  • At least one-page typed essay about background, future plans, qualifications, leadership, and impact on agriculture
  • Farm Bureau membership is required
  • At least one and a maximum of three (3) letters of recommendation/reference from Faculty Advisor and others, including character, leadership, and dedication to agriculture (application incomplete with
  • Attach a photograph
  • Application must be typed, minimum 10pt font, minimum 1/2 inch margins; applicant must initial each page
  • Must be a college rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or an agricultural related major
  • Cumulative GPA 2.3 minimum
  • Application mailed to SCFB Educational Foundation by April 30th
  • Mail the application to the SCFB Educational Foundation by April 30.
  • Selection considers character, leadership, dedication to agriculture, scholastic achievement, and agricultural activities.