Each year, North Carolina Farm Bureau offers the R Flake Shaw Scholarship to students interested in the agricultural field in our county. Eligibility requirements and details are listed below. There is an opportunity for both community college and university attendees. I have attached the applications for both scholarships and the financial form here. The deadline is March 6th, 2020. Applications may be returned to any of the below:
Mailed to:
NC Farm Bureau
R.Flake Shaw Scholarship
PO Box 27766
Raleigh, NC 27611
Emailed to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded to rising freshmen who demonstrate:
· The intention to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally-related field
· Financial need
· Satisfactory grades
· An evident understanding of the agricultural and/or agribusiness community
· Leadership potential
The Community College Scholarship
• The scholarship is valued at $1,000 per year for up to two years toward an associate's degree, provided the student continues to meet eligibility requirements.
• Four community college scholarships are awarded each year. The recipients will be named after May 15, 2020.
• Preference is given to Farm Bureau members.
The University Scholarship
· The scholarship is valued at $4,000 per year for four years toward an undergraduate degree, provided the student continues to meet eligibility requirements.
· Eight University scholarships are awarded each year. The recipients will be named after May 15, 2020.
· Preference is given to Farm Bureau members.
2020_r_flake_shaw_scholarship_application_community_college.pdf |
2020_r_flake_shaw_scholarship_application_university.pdf |
2020_rfss_app_financial.pdf |