Western AgCredit Customer Scholarships
Applications for 2016 are Now Available!
Giving back to the community and investing in the future of agriculture are two
fundamental philosophies of Western AgCredit. One method Western AgCredit has
implemented to adhere to these philosophies is a diverse scholarship program. In
addition to awarding 4-H, FFA, and other collegiate scholarships, Western AgCredit is
offering four-$1,500 scholarships to customers and/or their children.
In order to qualify for Western AgCredit Customer Scholarships, applicants must meet
the following criteria:
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Applicant must be a borrower or child of a of bona-fide Western AgCredit borrower.
Borrowers are defined as someone either with a principal balance or a current note
having available commitment.
Candidates can be a high school senior or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college
during the year of application.
Scholarships can be used at the school of their choice, (i.e. college, university, or
trade school) to begin or continue their education as an underclassman (graduate
students are ineligible).
The $1,500 lump sum will be paid upon receipt of proof of enrollment at the school
of choice.
Prior winners can apply, but no one can receive the scholarship more than three times.
In order for applications to be considered, they must include the following:
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Completed application
High school transcript (If attending a college/trade school, please also include
transcript from current institution.)
250-500 word essay on assigned topic
Signatures of parent/guardian and applicant
Up to two letters of recommendation (optional)
Applications for the scholarships are available by calling Sarah Buttars at (801) 5719200, via our website at www.westernagcredit.com, or from your local branch office.
Completed and signed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2016.
Winners will be notified in writing by April 30, 2016. Those selected will be required to
submit a high quality photo.
Western AgCredit Customer Scholarship Application
Must be postmarked by March 31, 2016, mail to:
Western AgCredit
P. O. Box 95850
South Jordan, UT 84095-0850
Name of Applicant:
Complete Address:
High School:
Class Rank:
Town:
Number in Graduating Class:
Overall High School GPA:
Date of Birth:
Current year in school (must be at least a senior in high school to apply):
If currently attending a college or trade school, indicate which one:
Overall GPA of current institution if other than high school:
Name of the school applicant plans to enroll at:
In (month/year):
Expected college major:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Father’s Complete Name:
Mother’s Complete Name:
Name of Farming/Ranching entity, if other than parent(s) name, that has a current loan with
Western AgCredit.
ESSAY
In 250 to 500 words, address the following question: “In the last two years, Western AgCredit
has seen a drastic increase in the number of young farmers and ranchers taking out credit
to enter the family operation. What are some steps young producers must take to position
themselves to financially invest in their family’s farm or ranch?”
- Please attach your essay.
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
School Activities: (offices held, involvement in clubs, sports, etc.)
Community Activities/Service:
WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE/CAREER GOALS
Describe your involvement with the family farming/ranching operation:
Describe any other past or current employment:
Briefly describe your career goals:
By submitting this application, you hereby grant permission to the Association to reprint and/or
use the essay for public relations purposes.
We certify that the above statements are correct:
Signed:
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Applicant
Date
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Parent or Guardian
Date
Please make sure you have included all of the following items before submitting application:
Completed Application
Application is Signed
Transcript(s)
Essay
Letters of Recommendation (optional)