Benton County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Benton County Farm Bureau
Benton County Farm Bureau is committed to helping local young people continue their education, particularly in fields that support agriculture.
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Benton County.
- Must be currently enrolled in, or accepted to enroll this year at, an accredited institution of higher education.
- Applicants must explain how their chosen course of study relates to or will benefit agriculture.
Requirements (Criteria)
- Pursuing a program in Agriculture, Forestry, or another agriculture-related field.
- Enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credits or units per quarter/term).
- Two letters of recommendation required: one from a teacher who is not a family member, and one from another unrelated adult.
- Completed application form. Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will be disqualified.
- Official transcript from the most recent school attended (high school or college).
- Applicant signature required on the application.
Application Process
- Completed applications must be submitted by June 1, 2026.
- Top candidates may be contacted for a personal interview.
- Recipients must be enrolled and attending by January 2027; failure to do so will forfeit the award.
- Scholarship recipients will be invited to the Benton County Farm Bureau annual meeting on the third Wednesday in October. If a recipient cannot attend, they may provide a letter to be read at the meeting describing themselves and their academic plans.
Award Details
- A minimum of three scholarships will be awarded, each up to $1,000, provided qualified applications are received.
- A Farm Bureau membership will also be provided to qualifying recipients.