Scholarship Application

LINDA & WAYNE ZAUNBRECHER SCHOLARSHIP

2026 Application
Purpose
This scholarship is for a course of study in agriculture, ag education, agribusiness or agriscience at any accredited Louisiana college or university offering such a degree program. Winners of this scholarship who maintain eligibility may reapply each year for an additional 3 successive years, for a total of 4 consecutive academic years. Early college graduation terminates any remaining scholarship payments unless the scholarship recipient immediately enrolls in post-graduate study in agriculture. This scholarship is continuous and may not be deferred at any time. The scholarship is not available for summer terms.

This scholarship must be used for attendance at an accredited Louisiana university beginning with the 2 full semesters or fall/winter/spring quarters immediately following the applicant’s graduation from high school. It may not be deferred at any time. The scholarship annual monetary award for 2026-2027 is $3,000 payable in 2 or 3 equal installments after meeting the eligibility requirements, as outlined in requirements 1-6 below, and the 2nd (and 3rd) payment will be issued upon recipient’s meeting eligibility requirement 6 below.

Eligibility (Year One)
To qualify for the initial year of this scholarship, an applicant must:
1. Be a member of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (either a family membership through parents; or an individual membership in the name of the applicant). Note: a grandparent’s membership qualifies only if the member is the applicant’s legal guardian.
2. Pursue a curriculum in agriculture, agribusiness, ag education, or agriscience.
3. Have an overall cumulative grade point average for 4 years of high school of 2.5 or higher (through the grade period ending with the fall semester of 2025).
4. Graduate high school in the spring of 2026.
5. Attend an accredited Louisiana college/university during the fall and spring semesters 2026-2027 or the fall/winter/spring quarters of 2026-2027 as a full-time student as defined by the university, and which institution offers a degree program in the agricultural major declared in applicant’s application.
6. Earn a grade point average of 2.5 or higher as a full-time student and maintain a course of study in agriculture in the second semester or second and third quarters to be eligible for the successive equal installments of the 2026-27 scholarship award.
Entry Form & Application Guidelines
DO NOT submit applications to more than one parish Farm Bureau.

As part of the online application, you will need to upload the following attachments:
1. a recent digital photo (a high-quality, color headshot suitable for publicity use; no photocopies)
2. official ACT score report (separate and apart from high school transcript)
3. official high school transcript of your academic record through the 2025 fall semester
4. three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals not related to you
Deadline
All applications must be typed & electronically submitted using the Jotform online application by February 3, 2026. You will receive a confirmation email with a pdf copy of your submitted application. Be sure to keep this email and PDF for your records.
Applicant Acknowledgement*

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Deadline for submissions is February 3, 2026.
Personal Information
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Last four of SSN*
Gender*

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Parish of Residence*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Applicant's Cell Number*
Applicant's Email*
Where the confirmation will be sent
Parent's Cell Number*
Parent's Email*
Please upload a high-resolution digital headshot (in the form of JPG, JPEG, or PNG).*

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Membership Information

Indicate the parish which holds your membership and provide your membership number.
Name on Membership*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant*
(ex. mother, father, guardian, etc.)
Parish of Membership*
Membership Number*
Education & School Information

Provide your high school information below.
Name of Graduating High School*
Parish of High School*
High School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
School Phone Number*
Name of Senior Guidance Counselor*
Date of 2026 Graduation Ceremony*

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Does your school have a separate awards program?*

YesNo
Which LA college/university do you plan to attend?*
ACT Score*
Upload your official ACT score *

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Cumulative GPA*
Upload your official high school transcript*

Transcript must reflect grades completed through Fall 2025
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Have you taken any college courses for advanced credit while in high school?*

YesNo
If yes, how many hours?

High School Extracurricular Activities

List any high school extracurricular activities, organizations and/or offices held.

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List any high athletic activities that you are involved with.

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Louisiana Farm Bureau Activities

List any OFFICIAL Farm Bureau (parish or state) activities that you have participated in. Examples: Talk Meet, Talent Contest or Queen's Contest at the LFBF Convention and Youth Livestock Show.

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Essay
State your college goals, choice of major and what you intend to do with your education. Explain how agriculture, agribusiness, ag education, or agriscience relate to your current life and your specific future career plans. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you worthy of scholarship consideration. Provide specific details.
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Letters of Recommendation

Provide the names of your three (3) references and upload their letters of recommendation below.
Reference #1*
Reference #2*
Reference #3*
Please upload three (3) letters from individuals who are NOT family members. *

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As a condition of this application, I grant permission for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation and its affiliated companies to use my photographis likeness in promotional materials related to this scholarship program, including but not limited to news releases, LFBF media, publicity brochures, and fundraising events held on behalf of the LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION.
Applicant's Signature*

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LINDA & WAYNE ZAUNBRECHER SCHOLARSHIP

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Membership Information

Education & School Information

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Financial Need

Other Scholarships

College Information

High School Extracurricular Activities

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