High School Student Agriculture Scholarship

Mendocino County Farm Bureau Agriculture Scholarship
Deadline March 15, 2024
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

The Mendocino County Farm Bureau Scholarship award provides assistance to students with a desire to start a career in the agricultural industry or in an agricultural related field. The scholarship award is based on scholastic achievement, career goals, leadership skills, extracurricular activities and a commitment to study agriculture.

** Please note: the 2024 online application is the only version that will be accepted **

Your application  must be accompanied by the following items:

  • Official High School Transcript (and any college transcripts if applicable)
    • Transcript(s) must be sealed by the school registrar and delivered to the Mendocino County Farm Bureau office.
  • Completed original applicant essay (typed)
  • Three letters of recommendation (see specific instructions on application)

The online application will not allow you to submit your application without these items. An application submitted after March 15th  WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

If, for some reason, official transcripts cannot be submitted with your application, but are POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15th, the items will be included in your application packet for consideration. However, please make all efforts to have transcripts delivered by March 15th. Transcripts should be mailed to: Mendocino County Farm Bureau, 303-C Talmage Road, Ukiah, CA 95482.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 

Any full-time student, who is a resident of Mendocino County and will be entering an accredited trade school, college or university, majoring in an agricultural related field, following high school graduation.

DO YOU HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF MENDOCINO COUNTY FARM BUREAU? 

No, you do not. 

WHAT CRITERIA IS USED TO SELECT A RECIPIENT? 

The scholarship award is based on scholastic achievement, career goals, leadership skills, extracurricular activities and a commitment to study agriculture.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE? 

All information requested on the application must be submitted on or before March 15th. We will not process documents after this date.

  • See note about postmark requirement for official transcripts above.

Can you apply for a scholarship for each year of continuing education? 

Yes, the Mendocino County Farm Bureau scholarship is available to qualified applicants to support multiple years of continuing education. Past recipients are encouraged to re-apply each year if they meet eligibility requirements.  For advanced degrees, see note on college application instructions regarding scholarship qualifications.

HOW ARE FINALISTS SELECTED?

A group of finalists will be selected for an interview with the Mendocino County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee. These interviews usually take place in April. Finalists will be notified of the date, time and place of the interview in the notice of selection. 

Finalists should understand that they might not have more than two weeks advance notice of the interview date. 

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Required Documents – Read Carefully

Applications and required documents will be submitted online. You have the option to save and resume progress. Be sure to save the link provided so you do not lose your progress.

If you have questions on the application process or requirements, please contact the Mendocino County Farm Bureau office at (707) 462-6664.

The scholarship application and all the required documents must be completed and on file at the Mendocino County Farm Bureau by March 15th.

Applications and accompanying documents (except official transcripts as described above) received after March 15th will not be considered.

Please Note: The completeness and quality of the application will be judged along with the oral interview portion.