The deadline for FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative scholarships for 2024 is fast approaching. Membership youth pursuing post-secondary education in any field of study should apply. The scholarship application deadline is March 31.
“Education has always been a cornerstone in the foundation of this cooperative, and FarmFirst is proud to support our membership youth as they pursue higher education,” says John Rettler, dairy farmer of Neosho and president of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. “Our cooperative places a strong focus on building up today’s youth to become future leaders in whatever career path they choose.”
A generous scholarship program, the cooperative has awarded $226,000 to more than 240 students since 2013.
Access the scholarship application: www.FarmFirstDairyCooperative.com
All sons and daughters of members attending any form of post-secondary education should apply. You don’t have to pursue a career in agriculture to be eligible.
FarmFirst selects scholarship recipients based on leadership, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, an essay response, and career goals. All members and their children attending four-year universities, two-year technical programs, or short courses in addition to high school seniors planning for post-secondary education are eligible.