American AgCredit Scholarship

The American AgCredit Scholarship is now being administered through the Siskiyou County Farm Bureau. All applications must be received by March 7, 2025, to be considered for this $1000 scholarship. Applications can be mailed to the Siskiyou County Farm Bureau, 809 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097.

INSTRUCTIONS: Application must be completed by the applicant, and delivered to the address above, by March 7, 2025, to be considered by the Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is awarded to students who reside in Siskiyou County and pursuing an agriculture or agri-business career. Note, students are only eligible to receive one American AgCredit Scholarship per year. Students must plan to attend an accredited college or university, majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, business, accounting, finance, or another agriculturally related field. The minimum GPA requirement to be considered for this scholarship is 3.0. Recipients will be selected based on leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to the industry, grades, and financial need. Applicant interviews may be required upon request.

Attach the following to this application:

1. A summary of all school activities, extracurricular activities, any honors received, and anything else you would like us to know about yourself.
2. An autobiography describing your future career goals, why you chose agriculture as your ambition, and how this scholarship will benefit you.
3. Describe any jobs you have held or work you have performed during the past three years, either for your family on the farm, in part-time jobs, or for outside employers.
4. A transcript from each high school must accompany this application.
5. Three letters of recommendation, accompanied with application, are required.