Idaho Farm Bureau Scholarships

Eligibility

• Be a member of an Idaho Farm Bureau family.
• Plan to pursue one year of higher education at an institution of the applicant's choice.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Apply through the applicant's local county Farm Bureau office.
• Meet any additional eligibility requirements established by the applicable county Farm Bureau.
• Applicants may pursue either an agriculture-related or non-agriculture field of study.
• Not have previously received an Idaho Farm Bureau scholarship.

Requirements

• Complete the current Idaho Farm Bureau scholarship application.
• Type all application responses; handwritten or incomplete applications are not considered.
• Submit an official high school or college transcript showing at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Submit two current letters of recommendation.
• Provide a recent photograph for possible scholarship publicity.
• Describe how the applicant plans to pay for college and explain any extenuating financial circumstances.
• Describe the applicant's or family's Idaho Farm Bureau membership and involvement.
• Provide information about school activities, civic involvement, intended major, career plans, and future community impact.
• Write a short biography explaining the reasons for choosing the intended major.
• Participate in an interview with the county Farm Bureau president when required.

How to Apply

1. 1Contact your county Farm Bureau office to confirm its current application deadline.
2. 2Download and complete the current Idaho Farm Bureau scholarship application.
3. 3Indicate whether your intended field of study is agriculture-related or non-agriculture.
4. 4Request an official transcript and two current recommendation letters.
5. 5Prepare the required photograph and written responses.
6. 6Submit the complete application package directly to your county Farm Bureau office.
7. 7Participate in the county-level interview or selection process if requested.
8. 8Allow the county Farm Bureau to determine whether your application will advance for further consideration.