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It’s scholarship season and giving back to the community and investing in the future of agriculture are two fundamental philosophies of Western AgCredit. One method Western AgCredit has implemented to adhere to these philosophies is a diverse agriculture scholarship program.

This year, Western AgCredit has committed nearly $20k in Scholarships . The scholarships include:

•Western AgCredit Customer Scholarships

•Daniel Anderson Memorial Scholarship

•4-H

•FFA

•Other Collegiate Scholarships

Western AgCredit Customer Scholarships (Four at $1,500 each) / Daniel Anderson Memorial Scholarship (One at $1,500)

In order to qualify for Western AgCredit Customer Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

•Applicant must be a borrower or child of a of bona-fide Western AgCredit borrower. Borrowers are defined as an individual or a member of a legal entity with either a principal balance or a current note having available commitment.

•Candidates can be a high school senior or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college during the year of application.

•Scholarships can be used at the school of their choice, (i.e. college, university, or trade school) to begin or continue their education as an underclassman (graduate students are ineligible).

•The $1,500 lump sum will be paid upon receipt of proof of enrollment at the school of choice.

•Prior winners can apply, but no one can receive the scholarship more than three times.

In order for applications to be considered, they must include the following:

•Completed application

•High school transcript (If attending a college/trade school, please also include transcript from current institution.)

•250-500 word essay on assigned topic

•Signatures of parent/guardian and applicant

•Up to two letters of recommendation (optional)

Applications for these scholarships are available by calling Sarah Buttars at (801) 571-9200, via our website at www.westernagcredit.com, or from your local branch office.

Completed and signed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2017. Winners will be notified in writing by April 30, 2017. Those selected will be required to submit a high quality photo.

Scholarship for Member of Utah FFA Association

In addition the to the customer scholarships, Western AgCredit is giving one $1,500 scholarship to a member of the Utah FFA Association. Candidates apply under notification by local FFA Chapters and are interviewed by a Western AgCredit staff member during the Annual State FFA Convention. The scholarship recipient is announced during the annual FFA Convention.

Collegiate Scholarships

Western AgCredit works directly with the Colleges of Agriculture at universities throughout the region. Here are the available scholarships:

•Five $1,000 scholarships to the College of Agriculture at Utah State University (for more information on applying, please visit www.ag.usu.edu)

•Three $1,000 scholarships to the College of Agriculture at Brigham Young University-Idaho (for more information on applying, please contact the college dean at 208-496-4500)

•One $1,000 scholarship to the College of Agriculture at the University of Wyoming (for more information on applying, please visit www.uwyo.edu/agprograms/scholarships)

•One $1,000 scholarship to the College of Agriculture at Southern Utah University (for more information on applying, please visit suu.edu/cose/agns/scholarships.html)

4-H

Western AgCredit also provides leadership scholarships to state 4-H officers.

Western AgCredit is proud to support young people who have agricultural backgrounds and are interested in furthering their education. We feel it is one of the best ways to ensure a bright future for agriculture. Good luck this year!