Louisville, KY - January 19, 2010 - A February 29 deadline is fast approaching for applications for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America (FCS) scholarships. FCS, a $16 billion ag lending cooperative serving farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee, is committed to educational success and is offering scholarships to college students enrolled in ag programs.  Thirty-six scholarships - ranging in value from $1,000 to $1,500 - will be awarded to children of members of Farm Credit. This is in addition to awarding over $60,000 in scholarships to students attending universities with ag colleges as well as the 4-H and FFA, bringing FCS's total scholarship investment to over $100,000 annually.

 

“We can think of no better way to invest in our future than through providing scholarships to students choosing to pursue careers in agriculture, financing or ag business,” said Tom Schlenker, executive vice president. “As agriculture continues to evolve, we want students to be at the forefront of the industry, and grow with it.”  

 

Through an initiative endorsed by the Farm Credit board, the scholarships are part of the cooperative’s stewardship program which involves returning greater value to rural America by increasing the association’s investment in education and youth activities.

 

The scholarships are available to members, their dependents and spouses of the ag lending cooperative. Scholarships will be awarded in April based on academic record, leadership qualities, and community involvement. To apply, go online to www.e-farmcredit.com and click on Community Support to download the application. Or call 1-800-444-3276 to talk the closest office about obtaining an application.

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is a $16 billion financial services cooperative serving over 85,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including real estate, operating equipment and housing and related services such as crop and life insurance, and vehicle, equipment and building leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit them on the web at www.e-farmcredit.com.

 

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