Kalamazoo County FB Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Kalamazoo County Farm Bureau

Below is a clearer, teacher-style version of the scholarship information. I’ve organized it into an easy checklist so students know exactly what’s required and when the award is made. Overview / Selection - A committee appointed by the Kalamazoo County Farm Bureau Board of Directors will select the scholarship recipient. - Award disbursement: funds are released after the recipient completes their first semester of post‑secondary study and earns a semester GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). What to submit (required) 1. Letter of recommendation - From your high school principal or senior counselor. 2. Official high school transcript - Must accompany the recommendation letter. 3. Resume (maximum two pages) - Include work and volunteer experience and involvement in community, school, FFA, 4‑H, sports, fine arts, church, etc. - List awards and honors. 4. Essay (1 to 2 pages) - Topics to address: family background, career plans and goals, why you want to pursue that career, reasons for requesting this scholarship, and any specific circumstances you want the committee to consider. Eligibility - Relationship to Farm Bureau: You must be a member of the Kalamazoo County Farm Bureau, the child of a member, or under the guardianship of a member. - Academic status: You must be a high school senior or a high school graduate who has been accepted by or is attending a post‑secondary institution. - Field of study: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in agriculture or enrolled in a two‑year agricultural program. - Financial need: Not required. - Reapplying: The scholarship is usually awarded once, but applicants may reapply in later years. - Compliance: Applicants must meet all provisions listed on the application. Tips from a teacher - Follow the page limits and include all requested documents—an incomplete file weakens your application. - Use your essay to tell a clear story: what you want to do, why it matters to you, and how this scholarship will help. - Ask your recommender well in advance and give them your resume and essay to inform their letter. If you want, I can help you turn this into a checklist you can print or use to track your application materials.