Scholarships
MFA Foundation scholarships are offered to high school seniors in communities where MFA agencies (such as MFA Agri Service Centers, MFA Oil Company Bulk Plants and Propane Plants, and other MFA agencies) are located and are willing to contribute $350 to the MFA Foundation as joint sponsors of the scholarship.
The amount of the scholarship is $1,500 and is applied toward the student's freshman year of college. It is not renewable.
High school seniors can apply for the scholarship by obtaining an application from their high school counselor during the month of February. The completed application must be returned to the counselor's office by March 15.
The scholarship winner is selected by a local committee of three to five persons. The Committee should include a farmer, a businessman, and a high school official. In making its selection, the committee considers:
- the applicant's interest in furthering his/her education by engaging in studies relating to agriculture or other fields of study that benefit rural life;
- the applicant's participation and leadership in school, church, and community activities;
- the applicant's reputation for good citizenship and good moral character;
- the applicant's financial need, sources of income, and willingness to work;
- the applicant's satisfactory academic progress.
The winner is announced at either the awards assembly or graduation ceremony, and he/she receives a certificate that acknowledges his/her accomplishments.
The scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university to pursue any course of study.
The amount of the scholarship will be paid directly to the school against tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at the educational institution. Recipients must be enrolled in school as a full-time student by September 1 or the funds will be allocated to the runner-up.
Background
Funding
Other activities
|
|
|
|