2026 CC R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Application

The Community College Scholarship
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Deadline

Completed applications are due on or before March 2, 2026
Information
- The scholarship is valued at $1,000 per year for two years toward an associate's degree, provided the student continues to meet eligibility requirements.
- Four community college scholarships are awarded each year. The recipients will be named after May 14, 2026.
- Preference is given to Farm Bureau members.
- Please note that only information completed in this application will be considered for the scholarship selection process. Additional attachments may be reviewed, but not utilized in final selection decisions.
- Note that this application requires upload of a copy of your transcript and FAFSA Summary.
Eligibility

Scholarships are awarded to rising freshmen in the community college system who demonstrate:
- The intention to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally-related field
- Satisfactory grades
- An evident understanding of the agricultural and/or agribusiness community
- Leadership potential
Questions should be directed to Heather Morton heather.morton@ncfb.org

Application
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Farm Bureau Membership
County in North Carolina
Applicant's Farm Bureau Membership Number
Applicant's Information
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Educational Information
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Agricultural Interest
In a concise paragraph A) make clear your involvement with agriculture; and B) why you are interested in agriculture as a career.*
Acknowledgement and Consent Statement

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that my scholarship application and information regarding the R. Flake Shaw Scholarship may be shared with North Carolina Farm Bureau personnel, local County Farm Bureau members, and/or local school district personnel. If awarded this scholarship, limited personal information (such as name, home county and school name) will be shared on the North Carolina Farm Bureau website, social media sites, or other associated platforms. I consent to the sharing of this information.
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