River Valley Cooperative is pleased to announce that 10 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are being offered. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agriculture-related fields. Awards are based on scholastic achievement, demonstration of community and school involvement, knowledge of the cooperative system, and the perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.
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Eligibility:
- Students pursuing two or four year degrees in an agriculture-related field of study.
- The scholarship is available to high school seniors, graduating in 2016, or college students already majoring in an agricultural-related field.
- Applicants do not have to be a member of River Valley Cooperative to be eligible.
- Applicants must live within River Valley Cooperative’s territory serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
- Previous River Valley Cooperative scholarship winners are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
For applying the scholarship, the candidates must complete the application form that can be downloaded through the given link. Application must be typed.
Supporting Documents:
- Provide two letters of recommendation
- A high school or college transcript
Submitting Details:
Complete the application packet and mail to address listed below:
Scholarship Committee
River Valley Cooperative
P.O. Box 256 Eldridge
Iowa 52748
Award Amount:
Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors or college students pursuing a two- or four-year agriculture-related degree, based on scholastic achievement, community and school involvement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.
Application Deadline:
The completed application must be postmarked by January 31, 2016.
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