New Hampshire State Grange Agricultural Scholarship

Name: New Hampshire State Grange Agricultural Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 (award amounts vary by category)

Information and Eligibility:
The New Hampshire State Grange Agricultural Scholarship supports New Hampshire residents pursuing education or training related to agriculture, agribusiness, or agricultural economics. The Scholarship is administered by the Grange Foundation and aims to help students with financial need, academic promise, and a commitment to agriculture, farming, or rural community development. It covers a variety of educational paths, from traditional postsecondary degree programs to farm internships and adult education or certification courses relevant to agriculture or agribusiness.

The program is open to a broad set of applicants, including recent high-school graduates, current college students, adult learners seeking re-certification, or individuals enrolling in agricultural training or internship programs. Preference is given to active Grange members and their direct relatives, but non-members who meet the criteria and demonstrate commitment to agricultural education may also apply. This flexibility allows the scholarship to support a wide spectrum of agricultural-interested students across New Hampshire.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a resident of New Hampshire
• Be accepted or enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution, an adult-education course, or an agricultural training or internship program
• Plan to study or train in agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, education, or a related field
• Preference given to members of New Hampshire State Grange or their immediate family, but non-members may apply

Application Requirements:

• Completed application form (available through NH State Grange Foundation)
• High school or most recent academic transcript (if applicable)
• Statement of educational or career goals explaining interest in agriculture or agribusiness
• At least one letter of recommendation from a non-related adult (teacher, employer, community leader, etc.)
• Any additional documentation required by the scholarship category (e.g., proof of enrollment, internship acceptance, etc.)

Selection Criteria:

• Strength and sincerity of applicant’s agricultural or agribusiness commitment and goals
• Academic performance or potential for success in the chosen program of study
• Demonstrated need for financial assistance
• Completeness and quality of application materials including essay and references

Additional Details:

• A single application covers multiple scholarship or grant tracks: postsecondary degree, adult education or re-certification, farm internship or agricultural program, or GED programs for eligible applicants.
• Award amounts vary by category — most awards are up to around $1,000.
• Funds may be used toward tuition, fees, internship costs, certification or continuing-education costs, or other approved education-related expenses
• The foundation aims to support a wide variety of educational paths to encourage growth and renewal in New Hampshire’s agricultural and rural community

Deadline: April 15

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