Oregon Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Oregon Farm Bureau
Benton County Farm Bureau supports local students pursuing post-secondary education and encourages applicants whose studies relate to or benefit 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. - Applicant should demonstrate how their chosen program connects to or benefits the agricultural community. Requirements - Field of study must be in Agriculture, Forestry, or an agriculture-related discipline. - Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 credits or units per quarter or term). - Two letters of recommendation are required: one from a teacher who is not a relative and one from an unrelated adult. - A completed application form — incomplete or late submissions will be disqualified. - An official transcript from the most recent school attended (high school or college). - The application must be signed. Application Procedure and Deadlines - Completed applications must be returned by June 1, 2026. - Top applicants may be invited for a personal interview. - If an awarded applicant does not enroll and attend classes by January 2027, the scholarship funds will not be disbursed. - Scholarship recipients are invited to attend the Benton County Farm Bureau annual meeting, held the 3rd 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 - At least three scholarships will be awarded, each up to $1,000, plus a Farm Bureau membership for recipients, provided qualified applications are received. Contact Information For questions or more information: Anne Rigor 4190 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis, OR 97330 Email: bentoncountyfarmbureau49@gmail.com Phone: 541-754-9115
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