Agri-Culture seeks scholarship applicants

(Courtesy Agri-Culture)

Agri-Culture Inc., Watsonville, Calif., is now accepting applications for its 2021 scholarships.

The four scholarships offered through the organization are for students entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture, animal science or culinary arts.

The four scholarships are: 

  • Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship: A $4,000 award for a student entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture. This award includes $2,000 from American AgCredit.
  • Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship: A $1,500 award for a student active (past or present) in California High School Rodeo Association District 4 or California 4-H Horse Program, entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture and/or animal sciences.
  • J.J. Crosetti, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: A $1,000 award for a student entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture.
  • Laura Brown Memorial Scholarship: A $2,000 award for a student entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture or a related field, or majoring in culinary arts.

The eligibility for the scholarships is listed on the application. The DEADLINE for submitting applications is: Friday, January 29, 2021. Here is a link to the application: http://www.agri-culture.us/wp-content/uploads/Application-Agri-Culture-Scholarships-Combined-2021.pdf 
 

 

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