Who is eligible for the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation Awards?

Agricultural Participation: Applicant must have exhibited at the Pennsylvania Farm Show or participated in approved 4-H/FFA agriculture projects in recent years. Academic Level: High school senior or college student accepted/enrolled in a post-secondary education program. Citizenship/Residency: Resident of Pennsylvania or attending an accredited Pennsylvania institution, with intent to study in agriculture or related fields. Involvement: Active in 4-H, FFA, agricultural education, or community service in agriculture-related areas.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation Awards

Name: Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation Awards

Award Amount: Varies (e.g., $5,000 per recipient for selected awards)

Information and Eligibility:
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation supports youth involved in agriculture through awards to students who have participated in the Pennsylvania Farm Show or related activities. Applicants are evaluated based on their leadership, academic record, involvement in 4-H/FFA, community service, and commitment to agriculture within Pennsylvania.

Eligibility criteria include:

Agricultural Participation: Applicant must have exhibited at the Pennsylvania Farm Show or participated in approved 4-H/FFA agriculture projects in recent years.
Academic Level: High school senior or college student accepted/enrolled in a post-secondary education program.
Citizenship/Residency: Resident of Pennsylvania or attending an accredited Pennsylvania institution, with intent to study in agriculture or related fields.
Involvement: Active in 4-H, FFA, agricultural education, or community service in agriculture-related areas.

Application Requirements:

Completed online application form via the Foundation’s scholarship portal.
Official or unofficial academic transcript showing GPA and coursework.
Résumé or personal statement outlining involvement in agriculture, leadership roles, future goals, and how the scholarship will assist.
Letters of recommendation from agricultural educators, mentors, or project leaders familiar with the applicant’s work.
Proof of participation in the Pennsylvania Farm Show or related qualifying activity.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated academic achievement and potential for success in agriculture or related field.

Evidence of leadership, initiative, and involvement in agricultural youth programs such as 4-H or FFA.

Quality of personal statement or essay and strength of recommendations.

Commitment to agriculture and willingness to contribute to Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry.

Additional Details:

Funds are paid directly to the institution or student once enrollment is verified and conditions met.

Scholarship amounts and number of awards vary annually based on fundraising results.

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization funded by Farm Show activity proceeds, corporate and individual donations.

Deadline:

September

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