Genesee County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Program for High School Seniors
The Genesee County Farm Bureau (“GCFB”) is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior in 2017. The award will go to a Student member or to the son or daughter of a Regular or Associate member of the Genesee County Farm Bureau.
Eligibility
Eligible students must be continuing their education beyond high school through a trade-school or two-year/four-year collegiate program.
Application Forms & Deadlines
Scholarship application forms are available from the Genesee County Farm Bureau office by calling 585-343-3489 or by going to the GCFB website at The award decision will be based on: involvement in agriculture and the applicant’s stated intentions to remain involved in agriculture; scholastic participation; activities; application responses and essays. The GCFB Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make a final decision about the award recipient.
Completed applications must be returned to the GCFB office no later than April 30, 2017. Interviews will be held if necessary. The award recipient will be notified by June 1st.
Award Details
The $1,000 award will be provided in two payments: the first will be awarded on September 1st and the second will be awarded upon receipt of the first semester grades. A copy of the first semester transcript must be sent to the GCFB office for review. The student must obtain a minimum 2.5 GPA or higher to receive the second scholarship payment.
The Genesee County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Committee
Genesee County Farm Bureau, 29 Liberty St., Suite 212, Batavia, NY 14020
Ph. 585-343-3489;
Genesee County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Application 2017
Please submit completed application by April 30, 2017
Applications and Essays must be typed.
Applicant Information
Name:Parent’s Name:
Address:Farm Bureau Membership #
Home Phone:
High School Information
Name of School:Guidance Counselor:
Address:Grade Average:
List your involvement in agricultural activities and/or current or past projects:
(4-H, FFA, etc. including any offices, leadership positions and/or awards/recognition)
List all other organizations and activities (current and past):
(school, community, church, volunteer, etc. including any offices, leadership positions and/or awards/recognition)
Do you live or work on a farm?YesNo
Describe your background, ambitions and agricultural responsibilities:
Continuing Education Information
Name of College or Trade School attending this Fall:
Address:
Major:
Degree Type:AssociatesBachelor Other
Describe your future plans including education and career goals. Share any personal history that supports your decision for agricultural studies:
Describe what you are doing to keep informed about the changes in agriculture:
Essay
Please include an essay that responds to this question – What outside influences have changed some aspect of agriculture and how do you plan to respond to those changes with your career plans?
Essays must be a minimum of two pages typed on one side, double-spaced, with a minimum 10 font size.
Applicant’s SignatureDate
Submit completed application and essay by April 30, 2017 to Genesee County Farm Bureau,
Attn: Scholarship Committee, 29 Liberty St., Suite 212, Batavia, NY 14020