Grow Your Future in Ag: AFA Scholarship
Big dreams, McPherson County students? The AFA Scholarship is here to help you turn your passion for agriculture into opportunity! From financial support to an invitation to the prestigious AFA Leaders Conference, this is a chance to grow your skills and connect with the best in the industry. “AFA Scholarships celebrate outstanding students who demonstrate a clear career vision, strong leadership and active community engagement,” shares Mark Stewart, AFA President and CEO. “The collaboration with our community partners enables AFA to cultivate exceptional talent, ensuring the agriculture industry continues to thrive with leaders who are deeply connected to their roots and driven by purpose.”
McPherson County graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students studying agriculture, food or natural resources are encouraged to apply! Full eligibility details here.
Learn more and apply: www.agfuture.org
Deadline: March 5
What’s evaluated?
• Career goals, leadership, community involvement, and financial need.
• Some awards consider location or other specific criteria.
Established in 2001 by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship has helped local students advance their education and career paths. To date, we’ve awarded 36 comprehensive academic and leadership development scholarships, along with 16 leadership conference only scholarships. The full scholarship is valued at $4,450 and includes a $3,200 academic award and tuition for the AFA Leaders Conference.
For more information, contact Debbie Hawkinson, AFA McPherson County Scholarship Coordinator, by email or 620-241-3303.
To keep the local AFA scholarship fund active for future scholars, please consider donating through the McPherson County Community Foundation’s website. You can also donate directly to AFA here.