Investing in Yankee's Future Scholarship
Background
- Yankee awards two $1,250 Royal W. Smith, Jr. Scholarships each year.
- Payment is made directly to students in two installments upon proof of enrollment.
- Scholarship can be used to defray tuition, room and board, books and other academic charges.
- Decisions are based on merit including academic, agricultural, civic accomplishment and essay content.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a college-matriculated member of a Yankee Farm Credit stockholder farm family enrolled in a college program leading to a bachelor's or an associate's degree. (To own Farm Credit stock, an individual must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence; own agricultural land or be engaged in harvesting, production, processing or marketing of agricultural products.)
- Applicants will be eligible for a scholarship regardless of their course of study. However, preference is given to the study of agriculture or related fields.
Application
- Application listing name, address, college attending, major area of academic study and activities.
- Our essay topic changes every year. This year's topic is: "Why I wish to pursue a career in my selected major."
- Brief biography and cover letter.
- Proof of college attendance or acceptance must be submitted by scholarship recipients before a check can be issued.
- A photo suitable for publicity is requested upon winner notification.
Other
- Yankee reserves the right to reject applications deemed inadequate to meet scholarship qualifications.
- Yankee reserves the right to extend our application period if a sufficient number of applications are not received.
Application process
- Click here for a copy of a scholarship application form. Print the form and follow the instructions OR
- Contact
your local office to receive an application.
For
more information, contact info@YankeeACA.com.
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