Published: 11 May 2026 302 views
The Oregon Agricultural Education Foundation, through its Oregon Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarship Project, offers scholarships to individuals preparing to continue their education through a junior college, or a four-year college or university, with plans to study in an agricultural related major. Children and grandchildren of voting members of Oregon Farm Bureau are eligible regardless of their major.
There will be at least 3 scholarships awarded up to $1000 each along with a Farm Bureau membership if qualified applications are received.
Be a Benton County resident and be currently enrolled or accepted to enroll this year at an accredited school of higher education. The applicant must show how their chosen field relates to, or benefits agriculture.
· Student must be studying Agriculture, Forestry or Ag related fields.
· Full time student (minimum of 12 credits or units per quarter or term).
· Two letters of recommendation will be required. One from a non-related teacher, and
· one from a non-related adult.
· Completed application form. An incomplete or late application will be disqualified.
· Official transcript from most recent school attended. High School or College.
· Signature. Application must be signed.
Completed applications must be returned by June 1, 2026 A personal interview may
be held with the top applicants. If applicant fails to enroll and attend by January 2027,
funds will not be awarded.
Applicants receiving a scholarship will be invited to the annual meeting of the Benton
County Farm Bureau, held the 3rd Wednesday in October. If unable to attend, a letter can be
submitted to be read at the meeting, which tells about the recipient and his or her
academic plans.
For more details, visit Oregon County Farm Bureau Scholarship Webpage
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