Aiken County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Aiken County Farm Bureau Scholarship:

• Two $2,000 scholarships awarded annually
• Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a rising college sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or an agriculturally related major at a two or four-year college and maintaining a minimum GPR of 2.5.
• Aiken County Farm Bureau membership ($40 Family or $25 Individual Youth) is required. Visit scfb.org to join or contact Bethany Jones 803.648.5421  bethanyjones@scfbins.com
• Deadline to apply: June 1
• For more information contact the county office.

Aiken County Farm Bureau membership ($40 Family or $25 Individual Youth) is required.

Amount of scholarship:  $2,000.00 annually.

The Scholarship is sponsored to provide assistance to students from Aiken County Farm Bureau farm families or farm-oriented backgrounds, to pursue a higher education in agriculture or agricultural-related majors.  It is also desired that the scholarship funds will result in the encouragement of students to develop the knowledge and skills to assume positions of leadership in agriculture, civic affairs and public service.

This scholarship will be awarded to a rising college sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or an agriculturally related major at a two or four-year college, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5.

The scholarship funds will be awarded $1,000 first semester/$1,000 second semester and will be made payable to the student and school. Student must provide verification of continued enrollment and a grade report showing a GPA of at least 2.5 at the end of the first semester.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, demonstrated leadership abilities, and dedication to agriculture or related fields.  The recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Aiken County Farm Bureau in accordance with guidelines developed by the County’s Board of Directors and approved by the Board.  Applications must include photo and letter(s) of recommendation - incomplete applications will not be considered.

The current scholarship application judging guidelines are:

Scholastic achievement 35 points

Agricultural activities, participation and offices held in school and agricultural organizations, and community activities – 25 points

Student’s statement and focus on career in agriculture or agricultural related field – 30 points

Letter(s) of recommendation, which should include character references – 10 points

Application may be mailed to Aiken County Farm Bureau, PO Box 2097, Aiken, South Carolina 29802, emailed bethanyjones@scfbins.com, or faxed 803-641-1906.  Application for this scholarship must be made no later than June 1st prior to the beginning of the first semester of the upcoming academic year.  

The application form will be sent by email on request. Applications must be typed.  The application form may be re-typed, but should follow the same outline as the original form.  All questions must be re-printed in their entirety if the forms are re-typed.  The font size must be a minimum of 10 points for all sections.  Pages must have a minimum ½ inch margin on all sides.

All application forms once submitted are the property of Aiken County Farm Bureau.