Knox County Scholarship Application

Knox County Scholarship Application
Scholarship Description

The Knox County Farm Bureau will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a qualified high school senior or person enrolled in college from Knox County who will be pursuing further education.

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Applicant Eligibility
- Applicant must be a resident of Knox County.
- Applicant or their parents must be a Knox County Farm Bureau member.
- The student must be planning to pursue a degree at any two or four-year accredited institution.
- The student must have an accumulative 2.5 GPA at the accredited institution.
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.
    Contact information (at least one phone number) should be included for each reference.
  - Please note that letters of recommendation must be dated within the last six (6) months and cannot be reused if you have previously applied for this scholarship.
- Essay:
  - Choose one current issue in agriculture. Explain the issue and how it affects you or your operation. (250-500 words)
Click "Next" to begin the application process.

Applicant Eligibility
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Applicant Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Cell Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Parents / Guardians*

Academic Activities
High School information
High School*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Graduation Date*
Cumulative GPA*
High school-related organizations, clubs and special activities
High School-related honors, recognition and awards
College or Technical School information
College / Technical School*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Graduation Date*
Cumulative GPA*
Major / Minor*
College / Technical School related organizations, clubs and special activities
College / Technical School related honors, recognition and awards

Community Activities, Volunteerism and Leadership Experience
List the various activities outside of school in which you have participated and leadership roles you have held.
Community Activities*
Volunteer Activities*
Leadership Experience*

Letters of Recommendation
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 last six (6) months and cannot be reused if you have previously applied for this scholarship.
Recommendation 1
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Years of Relation*
Upload letter of recommendation*

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Recommendation 2
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Years of Relation*
Upload letter of recommendation*

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Essay
Choose one current issue in agriculture. Explain the issue and how it affects you or your operation. (250-500 words)*

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Transcripts / Shirt Size
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts.
High SchoolCollege / Technical School
Upload Transcript*

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Knox County Scholarship Application

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Applicant Information

Academic Activities

Community Activities, Volunteerism and Leadership Experience

Letters of Recommendation

Essay

Transcripts / Shirt Size

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