AgVocator Scholarship Program
Rooted In The Future Of Agriculture
Now Accepting Applications for
About Us
At Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, we are AgVocators, meaning that we actively support the well-being of agriculture and rural America.
We offer scholarships to invest in the future of agriculture and help prepare today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. Our desire through our scholarship program is to encourage new AgVocators to use their talents to create better communities where they live.
$24,000 in Scholarships
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida will be awarding one scholarship for up to $20,000 and two additional scholarships for $2,000 each. Applicants must be a rising high school senior, college freshman or sophomore.
Paid Internship
Recipients will have the exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience through a paid internship during their junior or senior year of college.
Recipient Showcase
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida will feature the recipient on website.
Eligibility Requirements
✓ Must be a high school senior in good academic standing or high school graduate within the prior 2 years who otherwise meets all standards.
(for current college students, scholarship will be prorated based on semesters remaining in degree).
✓ Preference will be given to students involved in 4-H or FFA.
✓ Students in private, public and home school programs are eligible to apply.
✓ Residency within the Association’s chartered territory in Northwest Florida.
Counties
| Bay Calhoun Escambia Franklin Gadsden Gulf | Holmes Jackson Jefferson Leon Liberty Madison | Okaloosa Santa Rosa Taylor Walton Wakulla Washington |
Linear family members of employee, Directors and YBS Farmer Advisory Committee Members of Farm Credit of Northwest Florida are not eligible to apply. Linear is defined as the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren including by adoption.
What You Will Need Before You Apply
Step 1
Provide
- Most recent high school or college transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation*
Step 2
Why You
- Provide a resume of work history, activities, honors and volunteer efforts
- 2 page essay** see prompt below
Step 3
Apply
- Send in your application online
*Submissions with more than two letters of recommendation will automatically be disqualified.
**Essay prompt: Explain your plans as to how you will contribute to your rural community and/or the agriculture industry post-graduation. Essays should be limited to 2 pages, typed, and 12 point font. Essays that do not meet these requirements will lead to an automatic disqualification.
Now Accepting Applications!
Recipient Showcase
Meet Macy Jordan
2024 Recipient
Ranked No. 1 in her class, among her notable accomplishments are Florida FFA State Creed Speaking champion, Florida FFA District II president, National Peanut Festival Junior Fair Board member along with her participation in countless volunteer positions around her community to give back.
Meet Jessica Conti
2023 Recipient
We are excited to honor the 2023 AgVocator Scholarship recipient, Jessica Conti from Molino, FL. She will be receiving a $12,000 scholarship to assist with the remainder of her educational journey and completing a paid internship with Farm Credit of Northwest Florida.