Ag Informer – IAFBF Awards $230,000 in Scholarships

To support students seeking opportunities in the agricultural industry, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded scholarships to 116 students continuing their educational pursuits following high school.

Twenty-seven scholarships were awarded to first-time recipients who are planning to obtain a two- or four-year degree at an accredited higher education institution. This includes community colleges and technical schools. Eligibility is based on Farm Bureau membership, academic achievement, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement and letters of recommendation. Additionally, students prepared an essay outlining their commitment to rural Iowa.

Scholarships are renewable up to four years for students who maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and are in good standing with the organization. IFBF approved 88 scholarships for renewal in 2023.