South Carolina Farm Bureau Youth Ambassador Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 7/5/2023

Closes: 10/1/2023

South Carolina Farm Bureau Youth Ambassador Scholarship provides an opportunity for South Carolina residents who are interested in a career in agriculture to serve as a spokesperson for the state's farmers and earn a college scholarship.

Win up to

$2,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to residents of South Carolina between 17 and 21 years of age who reside in a Farm Bureau member home.

Applicants must be interested in serving as a Youth Ambassador for a year, during which time they represent the Farm Bureau at a minimum of 6 official state functions to promote the bureau, the farmers of South Carolina, and their products.

They must submit their application through their county farm bureau.

Each county may nominate 1 male and 1 female, who compete separately for the state title of Youth Ambassador.

Semifinalists are invited to an interview, during which judges question them on their knowledge of agriculture.

Selection is based on the essay (50 points), an interview (50 points), and responses to questions (100 points).

During their year of service, the Youth Ambassadors must give full priority to the South Carolina Farm Bureau, follow a code of conduct, not consume any alcoholic beverages or use illegal substances, and not get married.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

High School Junior, High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Maximum Age

Location

Country: US
State: SC

Affiliations

South Carolina Farm Bureau

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