SCHOLARSHIPs

Merit Scholarships

The association’s merit scholarships are given to students who show promise in the areas of academic achievement, service, and leadership. These scholarships, provided through donations and fundraisers, are given to students attending both two-year and four-year institutions and to students who are obtaining industry required certifications.

Named Scholarships

Named scholarships are also provided and are set up by individuals, families, classes, organizations, businesses, or foundations who have made a financial commitment to the association. These scholarships not only look at academic achievement, service, and leadership, but are also directed to a specific educational or career vocation or to an

individual with unique achievements or characteristics. The association currently offers two named scholarships.

The Edmunds Family Scholarship

A new named scholarship waThe first named scholarship was added in 2022 by the Edmunds family in memory of their mother, Mrs. Evelyn Gettys Edmunds. This scholarship offers funding to students who have participated in areas of agriculture and animal husbandry both inside and outside of school.s added for 2023 by the Hilderbrand family in memory of Mrs. Diane Hilderbrand. This scholarship offers funding to female students who have participated in sports and who have been of service to others.

Diane Harris Hilderbrand Scholarship

A new named scholarship was added for 2023 by the Hilderbrand family in memory of Mrs. Diane Hilderbrand. This scholarship offers funding to female students who have participated in sports and who have been of service to others.