Scholarship Opportunity

Betty Bliss Scholarship

Offered by Monroe County Farm Bureau

The Betty Bliss Scholarship supports Monroe County-area students pursuing postsecondary education connected to agriculture. The scholarship honors longtime Monroe County Farm Bureau administrator Betty Bliss and is open to high school seniors and current students in universities, community colleges, trade schools, and vocational programs supporting the agricultural industry.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Technical Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Monroe County Farm Bureau Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMay 4, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a high school senior or current postsecondary student.
  • Pursue a career related to agriculture.
  • Attend an eligible four-year university, community college, trade school, or vocational training program supporting agriculture.
  • Farm Bureau membership is not required.
  • Previous recipients may reapply if their course of study remains connected to agriculture.

Requirements

  • Complete the Monroe County Farm Bureau scholarship application.
  • Submit the required agriculture essay.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation.
  • Participate in an interview if selected for the interview stage.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Monroe County Farm Bureau common scholarship application.
  2. 2Write the annual agriculture-related essay.
  3. 3Request two recommendation letters.
  4. 4Submit the application package to the county office by the deadline.
  5. 5Attend the Scholarship Selection Committee interview if invited.
  6. 6If selected, submit first-semester transcripts showing enrollment and grades before scholarship payment.

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