Educational Scholarship

Two $500 WCFB Scholarships are available for high school graduates enrolled in a post-secondary school beginning in the Fall of 2018 whose parents or themselves are Regular members of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau.
Scholarship
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Value
500.00
Application Deadline
8/5/2019
# Available
2.00
Eligibility
The criteria are as follows: 1. Must be a high school graduate enrolled in a post-secondary school beginning in the Fall of 2019. 2. Individual or parents must be a regular member of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau. 3. The application is due to the County Office by Monday, AUGUST 5, 2019. 4. Submission to include a copy of your resume, the Scholarship Application Form 2019 and a separate sheet of Essay Answers. Please return originals, or email/fax to the WCFB office. 5. Selection will be made by the Grants & Awards Committee. 6. Winners will be announced at the 2019 Annual Meeting on September 16, 2019. (Winners will be notified prior to the event.)

NEW! Young Farmer Scholarship Application

Deadline to Submit: Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The criteria are as follows:

  1. Must be enrolled in a post-secondary school beginning in the Fall of 2020.

  2. Individual or parents must be a regular member of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau.

  3. The application is due to the County Office by Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

  4. Submission to include a copy of your resume, the Scholarship Application Form and a separate sheet of Essay Answers. Please return originals, or email/fax to the WCFB office.

  5. Winners will be recognized at the 2020 Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

  6. Winners will be asked to help with the 2020 Washtenaw County Young Farmer Golf Tournament in September.


Outstanding Involvement in Agriculture
Award for FFA Members

Application Deadline: Monday, JUNE 1, 2020

The criteria are as follows:

  1. The application is due by Monday, JUNE 1, 2020 to the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Office.

  2. Must be a high school student involved in FFA in Washtenaw County (Manchester, Milan, or Saline FFA Chapter. One student from each chapter will be selected.)

  3. Application submission should include:

    • Application Form 2020

    • Separate sheet of Essay Answers

    • Letter of recommendation from your FFA chapter advisor

  4. Winners will be recognized at the 2020 Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020. (Winners will be notified prior to the event.)

  5. Award Recipients will receive a free one-year regular membership for Washtenaw County Farm Bureau and a recognition certificate or plaque.


Outstanding Involvement in Agriculture
Award for 4-H Members

Application Deadline: Saturday, AUGUST 1, 2020

  The criteria are as follows:

  1. The application is due by Saturday, AUGUST 1, 2020 to the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Office.

  2. Must be ages 15-19 and involved in 4-H in Washtenaw County

  3. Application submission should include:

    • Application Form 2020

    • Separate sheet of Essay Answers

    • Letter of recommendation from your 4-H leader

  4. Winners will be recognized at the 2020 Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020. (Winners will be notified prior to the event.)

  5. Award Recipients will receive a free one-year regular membership for Washtenaw County Farm Bureau and a recognition certificate or plaque.