2023 Scholarship Application

This is the application for Defiance County Farm Bureau, Fulton County Farm Bureau, Henry County Farm Bureau (given in memory of Sarah Leaders), and Williams County Farm Bureau.

Due by April 1, 2023.

*Ideal method to open/edit application is in a WORD doc format.*

Email application to: [email protected]

Or postal mail to: Defiance, Fulton, Henry, or Williams County Farm Bureau, PO Box 53099, Pettisville, OH  43553

Or deliver in person to the county Farm Bureau office at 362 Main Street, Pettisville, OH  43553 (Please use the PO Box if you are sending by postal mail.)

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be son or daughter of a CURRENT Defiance, Fulton, Henry, or Williams County Farm Bureau member.

2. Must be a 2023 graduating high school senior.

3. Applicants must apply, be accepted and plan to attend a college or technical school in the fall of 2023.

4. Applicants majoring in agriculture and/or science areas will have first preference. However, all applications will be reviewed.

5. Applicants must complete the first term in college and receive at least a 2.25 grade-point average or better or forfeit the scholarship. Payment of the scholarship will be made in time for second term provided grades are received at the Farm Bureau office in reasonable time.

6. Application should be typed. Download, complete and save application and then submit to your county Farm Bureau by April 1, 2023 via email, postal mail or in person.

7. If you have questions please contact Roy Norman, Senior Organization Director, at the county Farm Bureau office at 419-445-0723.

AT LEAST ONE $500 SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED FOR EACH COUNTY*

APPLICATIONS DUE BY April 1, 2023.

*The number of scholarships given per county and amounts awarded are subject to change annually.

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