Farm Bureau scholarships

Franklin County Farm Bureau is an organization that works to support Ohio’s food and farm community. Part of that mission is to support the next generation of agriculturalists as they begin a new chapter in their academic careers. This led to the annual awarding of our Franklin County Farm Bureau Scholarships to active members and their children.

Each year, we award multiple scholarships to students studying at accredited colleges and universities that altogether total nearly $15,000. While we encourage all students to apply, we do give preference to those students studying an agriculturally related field or those who are involved in other agriculturally related activities.

Please make sure to review this post thoroughly and that all deadlines are met. All other records, including our policy and procedures, are maintained by the Franklin County Farm Bureau and can be reviewed in person upon request.

Thank you for your interest in the Franklin County Farm Bureau Scholarships, and we eagerly await your submission.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Applicant (or the applicant’s parent/guardian) must be a member of the Franklin County Farm Bureau when applying for the scholarship
  • Applicant must plan to attend or be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at their college or university of attendance. First-degree seeking undergraduate students will be given priority consideration 
  • Applicants may receive one (1) scholarship each academic year as determined by their college or university. Previous recipients are required to reapply each year for consideration. Previous recipients are not guaranteed a scholarship in current or future review cycles. Each applicant is limited to four (4) scholarship awards over the course of their studies. 
  • Applicants must meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 2.5. High School seniors are evaluated based on the cumulative GPA listed on their high school transcript. College/University students are evaluated based on the cumulative GPA listed on their college/university transcript. If no GPA is listed, the Scholarship Committee will calculate a GPA based on the grades listed on the transcript as of the date the scholarship application closes.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS  

  • Completed Scholarship Application. Prompts have a word limit of 250 words per prompt.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from non-family members. Additional information about format and submission options is listed in the Letter of Recommendation Guidance included on our website. Previous applicants who maintain a cumulative 3.2 GPA through autumn term 2025 are not required to provide letters of recommendation.
  • College/University Students: Transcript that includes the most recently completed term of attendance.
  • High School Seniors: Copy of their acceptance letter from college/university. If no acceptance letter has been received from the preferred institution, notify the Scholarship Committee via [email protected].
  • High School Seniors: Copy of your current high school transcript. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to request a final high school transcript. 

ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE 

 

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