Harrison County Scholarship Application

Harrison County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Scholarship Description

Harrison County Farm Bureau is offering up to $3000 in scholarships. This money will aid young people of Harrison County in continuing their education and becoming self-directing, productive, and contributing members of their community.

Deadline March 31, 2026

Applicant Eligibility
- Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate planning to attend or having entered any accredited institution offering post-secondary education.
- The applicant, parent, or legal guardian must be a current member of the Harrison County Farm Bureau for the last two consecutive membership years.
Scholarship Rules and Regulations
- The scholarship recipients will be announced in May.
- Recipients will also be acknowledged at the Harrison County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in September.
- The scholarship money will be paid in January following completion of one (1) quarter or semester of school.
- Any scholarship money that is not claimed after one (1) year will be forfeited.
PLEASE NOTE – This application is estimated to take one hour to complete and must be completed in one sitting. Please obtain your transcript, letters of recommendation, and write your essay(s) before beginning this application.
- Transcript: Applicant must provide a High School, Technical School, College or University transcript
- Letters of Recommendation (2):
  - Applicants must obtain two (2) letters of reference from an adult leader, mentor, and/or educator who describes the applicant’s academic, community service, and/or leadership experiences.
  - Letters may not be written by the applicant, anyone under 21 years of age, or anyone related to the applicant or serving as a legal guardian.
  - Please note that letters of recommendation must be dated within the last six (6) months and can not be reused if you have previously applied for this scholarship.
- Essay(s)
  - How has agriculture affected your life?
  - What field(s) of study have you chosen and why?
  - What do you plan to do with the education and training you receive
  - What makes you a unique individual?
Click “Next” to begin the application process.

Applicant Eligibility
Have you, or a member of your immediate family been a member of the Harrison County Farm Bureau the last two (2) consecutive membership years?*

YesNo
If Yes, member's name*
Member ID#*

Applicant Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Cell Phone Number*
Father's Name

First NameLast Name
Occupation
Mother's Name

First NameLast Name
Occupation
Guardian's Name

First NameLast Name
Occupation
Are there siblings in college?*

YesNo
If yes, how many
Are there siblings still living at home?*

YesNo
If yes, how many
Name of High School*
City of High School*
Date of Graduation*

MonthDayYear
Date
I have been accepted to attend:(List name(s) of post-secondary school(s):*
Intended Major*
College Attending( If Applicable)
Major

Activities In The Following Areas

Please state the years of involvement, offices held, awards presented, etc. and indicate areas not applicable
School*
Community Service*
Youth/Church Organizations *
Farm Bureau Involvement *

Work Experience
Are you currently employed?*

YesNo
Number of hours per week?
Name of Employer
Job Description
Farm/Other Work Responsibilities? Please Explain.

Financial Need
Please outline your present circumstance, which would aid the committee in reaching a decision relative to your need for financial assistance:*

Essays
Please answer the following essay statements.
How has agriculture affected your life? *

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What field(s) of study have you chosen and why? *

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What do you plan to do with the education and training you receive? *

0/250
What makes you a unique individual? *

0/250

Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, Photo
Applicants must obtain two (2) letters of reference from an adult leader, mentor, and/or educator that describes the applicant’s academic, community service, and/or leadership experiences. Please note that letters of recommendation must be dated within the six (6) months and cannot be reused if you have previously applied for this scholarship.
Recommendation 1:
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Letter of Recommendation *

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Recommendation 1:
Name *

First NameLast Name
Title*
Letter of Recommendation *

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Attach a copy of current high school or college transcript.
Transcript*

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Attach a current photo. If you are selected by submitting this photo, you are agreeing to allow us to use this photo for a media release.*

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Harrison County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Applicant Eligibility

Applicant Information

Activities In The Following Areas

Work Experience

Financial Need

Essays

Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, Photo

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