A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Richland County senior pursuing an agriculture-related college degree. To qualify, applicants must attend a Richland County high school and plan to attend college in fall 2014. The application requires students to complete a cover sheet with their information, answer three short essay questions about agriculture's impact on their life and career goals, and include a letter of recommendation and list of leadership experience which must be submitted by April 1st.

1. Richland County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee
Scholarship Application- 2014
NAME: ___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________
PARENTS’ NAME: ________________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL: ___________________________________________________
COLLEGE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: _______________________________
MAJOR/CAREER GOAL: __________________________________________
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Richland County senior who is pursuing a college degree
and career in an Ag-related field.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be a senior currently attending high school in
Richland County and pursuing a college degree in the Fall of 2014.
Applicants must complete all instructions for the application to be accepted. Submit all parts of
the application to the guidance office or the Farm Bureau office no later than April 1, 2014.
Please include in the application:
1. This cover sheet, completed.
2. 150-300 word responses to each of the following questions:
a. How has agriculture impacted your life?
b. What are your goals for your future and your career?
c. How would this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
3. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, community leader, or employer.
4. A list of your leadership experience, awards, and community involvement.