Scholarships
California Farm Bureau Agricultural Industry Scholarship
Application Deadline
March 1, 2009 - Closed
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The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation was organized to give aid to students with a desire to pursue a career in the agricultural industry. The scholarships are awarded annually based upon academic achievement, career goals, extracurricular activities, determination, leadership skills, and a commitment to study agriculture.
Who is eligible?
Any undergraduate student entering or attending a four-year accredited college or university in California and pursuing a career in the agricultural industry. Students entering or attending a junior college are not eligible. Students must be a resident of the State of California.
How many scholarships are given, and in what amount?
Each year, the Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors determine the award amounts depending on the funds available. In recent years, the range has been $1,800 to $2,750, for approximately 30 recipients each year.
Check out the CFBF for other scholarship offerings.
California Rural Crime Prevention Task Force Scholarship
Application Deadline
April 15, 2009 - Fall 2009 registration
October 15, 2009 - Spring 2010 registration
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Three $500 scholarships will be provided to high school / college students with an additional $500 scholarship to be awarded to an active member of the task force. Course of study MUST be agriculture or law enforcement. Minimum GPA of 3.0.
2009 Farm Bureau Women Scholarship
Application Deadline
April 1, 2009 revised from 04/01/08
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The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women are pleased to announce the availability of the 2008 Farm Bureau Women’s scholarships. Qualified recipients can apply to receive $500 to further his or her education at a university, community college or trade school.
To qualify for this scholarship, one must be a member, a dependent or child/grandchild of a member of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau or the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women, in good standing, since September of the previous year prior to the application; or a member for four years of either a San Luis Obispo County 4-H or a San Luis Obispo County Future Farmers of America; or a college student who graduated from a San Luis Obispo County high school and for at least two years has been enrolled in an agriculturally-related major.
Funds for the scholarship are raised mainly through the sale of straw brooms, vintage and new aprons and See’s Candy. The women also hand-mix a “just-add-water” bean soup mix that is a hit countywide.
The Farm Bureau Women also support youth activities, the Women’s Shelter and Achievement House. You will find them at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, advocating for agriculture and selling their wares. Farm Bureau Women meet on the second Monday of each month, except July and August, alternating between North and South County. Meetings are at lunch and feature informational programs.
Inquiries regarding the 2009 San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women’s Scholarship can be made at any San Luis Obispo County High School or the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau office at 543-3654.
2009 YF&R Scholarship
Application Deadline
May 15, 2009
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SLO YF&R is pleased to announce they will be awarding one scholarship of $500 to graduating high school seniors in San Luis Obispo County that plan to continue their agriculture education.
The purpose of the scholarship is to promote agriculture education in the county by honoring students with interest in the issues agriculture faces. The scholarship’s qualifications are based on the applicant’s previous involvement in agriculture and current knowledge of agriculture issues in the county.
By providing this scholarship, YF&R's goal is to help local high school students enhance their awareness of issues that directly affect the future of agriculture - not just on a local level, but on a state and national level.
At the same time we are sending a message to the community that we are an organization that believes in the importance of securing the future of agriculture at the local level.
Scholarship applications have been sent directly to San Luis Obispo County high schools and distributed to the agriculture teachers. Contact Dan Royer, SLO YF&R Education and Outreach Chairman, at sloyfr@hotmail.com for more informaiton.
Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship
Application Deadline
March 20, 2009
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California State Fair Scholarship.pdf
The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year. California college students and graduating high school students are eligible.
See www.bigfun.org for more information.
SLO Cattlewomen 2009 Scholarship
Application Deadline
April 15, 2009
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The San Luis Obispo County CattleWomen's Association is pleased to announce their annual scholarship program for High School Seniors, Cuesta College students, and Cal Poly State University Agriculture students. Our organization is committed to education and assistance to further the pursuits of our young people, both men and women, that plan to seek careers in an agriculture related field.
For more information contact Wendy Hall at (805) 756-5398
Central Coast Greenhouse Growers Association
Application Deadline
April 24, 2009
The Central Coast Greenhouse Growers Association will again offer scholarships to students currently enrolled in a College, University or Professional School program. Students who qualify will be pursuing a degree in horticulture or related field. Applications and further requirements are available at www.ccgga.com/scholarships.html
Foundation for Agriculture Awareness and California Mid-State Fair Heritage Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
Postmarked by June 26, 2009 or Hand Delivered by June 29, 2009
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Foundation Scholarship.pdf
The Foundation for Agriculture Awareness and California Mid-State Fair Heritage Foundation Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors and college students who have participated in the Mid-State Fair within the last three years. Applicants must be a SLO County resident.