Kansas Farm Bureau’s 8th District Scholarship Application

THE 8TH DISTRICT OF KANSAS FARM BUREAU
“EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE” SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

**Preference for this scholarship will be given to an individual who plans a career in the agricultural industry or in the advancement of rural communities.**

The Farm Bureau Associations Clark, Edwards, Ford, Gray, Hodgeman, Lane, Meade, Ness, Pawnee, Rush, and Scott County will be awarding two $500 scholarships. A graduating high school senior and a student already pursing higher education will be each be selected.

Eligibility:

Must currently be a 2023-2024 High School Senior or currently enrolled in an accredited College, Jr. College, Trade/Technical School or Health Care related school
Applicant or parents/guardians of the applicant must be a current County Farm Bureau Association member in good standing of one of the above mentioned counties
Applicant must be applying to an accredited college, Jr. College, Trade/Technical School or Health Care related school for the 2024-2025 academic year

Requirements:

A complete application must be received by 5pm on or before April 1, 2024. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Complete the application in a type-written format
All questions on the application must be completed
A documented copy of the applicant’s cumulative GPA must be included with the application

Review & Notification:

Applications meeting the eligibility criteria listed above will be reviewed by an impartial committee representing the 8th District of Kansas Farm Bureau. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application once recipients are chosen.

If you are a recipient of a scholarship, you may be asked for your attendance at your county’s annual meeting to be recognized as the 8th District Scholarship Recipient if your schedule allows.

If you have questions regarding this application, please contact Lauren Gabriel at 785-218-0339 or gabriell@kfb.org

Biographical Information

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

County*

Name of the school/institution you are currently attending*

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Kansas Farm Bureau Membership #*

May be a voting or associate member. Farm Bureau membership numbers start with 150

Describe your contribution and/or interest in agriculture or rural areas.

Discuss how you intend to utilize your education to better your community. Please describe your future career goals.

List any jobs or extra-curricular activities that you have been involved with during your educational career and briefly discuss how they have contributed to your personal or community growth. You may also list any academic awards or honors.

What secondary education institution are you planning to attend (for the 2024/25 academic year) and why? Please discuss your educational and vocational goals for this upcoming year.

If applicable: list your family’s current or past involvement in Farm Bureau at the county or state level.

Upload a copy of your GPA

I have completed my application and I am ready to submit*

Yes, I am ready to submit