March 19, 2024

Farm Bureau scholarships available

It is time once again for high school seniors to apply for numerous scholarships available in the county.

This year, again, Clarke County Farm Bureau is offering two $250 scholarships to seniors whose family holds a Clarke County Farm Bureau membership. Students may pick up their application at their school guidance office, stop by the Clarke County Farm Bureau office, 2215 N. Main St., or call Leola Boyce at 641-342-6066 and have one mailed to a home address.

Completed applications are due back in the Clarke County Farm Bureau office by Monday, March 2.

Also available:

Ruth B. Sayre Scholarship – This memorial scholarship of $500 is offered for the purpose of fostering educational development of women. The application is available at the iowafarmbureau.com website under the Members Only tab, My Membership, Member Benefits, then Scholarships. Or to get more information, log on to www.cwcusa.org.

The application is due by March 1, to the Iowa Master Farm Homemakers-President, Leah Maass and will be forwarded to the Country Women’s Council for judging. Applicant must be a woman and a legal resident of the USA who shows financial need and the ability to complete her education. Two character reference letters, an official transcript of high school and college courses completed, a one-page summary of participation in school and community, work experience, educational goals and financial need, and a picture of applicant are required to be attached to the two page application.

Also available:

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship — This $1,000 renewable scholarship is available to Farm Bureau member families. Students will find the application under the Members Only section of iowafarmbureau.com, select My Membership, under Member Benefits select Scholarships. The application is available on the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation website in a working PDF format. Handwritten applications submitted to IFBF will not be accepted.

Among other eligibility guidelines applicants must be working toward a degree in an occupational area of agriculture and/or agribusiness listed on the application. The five page application will need to be typed and accompanied by two character reference letters and other noted financial information. The completed application should be turned in to the Clarke County Farm Bureau office by Monday, March 2. Clarke County Farm Bureau will select two top applications to forward on to the IFBF office by Wednesday, March 20.

Several Clarke County Farm Bureau members have been recipients of these scholarships over the years and they would encourage seniors to be sure to apply for them as they are qualified.