Vermont Farm Bureau Scholarship

Name: Vermont Farm Bureau Scholarship Program – Vermont Farm Bureau

Award Amount: Varies by fund; for example the “Nick Kenyon Memorial Scholarship” award is $1,000.

Information and Eligibility:
The Vermont Farm Bureau offers a variety of scholarships to Vermont residents who are pursuing education related to agriculture, farming or ag-industry development. These awards support high-school seniors and college students interested in agricultural careers in Vermont.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Residency: Applicant must be a resident of Vermont.
• Academic Level: High-school senior entering a post-secondary institution or current student in an agriculture-related program.
• Field of Study: Planning to attend or enrolled in a program related to farming, agriculture or ag-industry (specifics vary by individual scholarship fund).

Application Requirements:

• Completed application form (available via the Vermont Farm Bureau Scholarships & Grants page). ([turn0search0])
• Transcript (official or unofficial) showing academic status.
• Résumé or statement of educational goals and agricultural interest.
• Some funds may require additional materials such as a video submission or essay (e.g., Nick Kenyon fund asks for a video).

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement and readiness for post-secondary study.
• Commitment to agriculture or farming career path and Vermont’s agricultural community.
• Quality of application and relevance to the fund’s mission.

Additional Details:

• Examples: The Nick Kenyon Memorial Scholarship is targeted at students pursuing farming (especially beef industry) and uses a video entry.
• The Vermont Farm Bureau maintains a page listing both county-level and state-level scholarships under “Scholarships & Grants”.

Deadline:

• June

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