All applicants for the $2000 scholarship must meet these eligibility guidelines:

• Be a college-bound high school senior
• Exhibit potential for successful completion of course study
• Be an Edgar County Farm Bureau® “MM” or “Voting” member or dependent of such Voting Member

All applicants for the $1000 internship must meet these eligibility guidelines:

• It is important to read the Internship Description
• Exhibit potential for successful completion of course study and an ability to work in an office environment providing administrative tasks and duties
• Be an Edgar County Farm Bureau ®  member, spouse or dependent of such member*
• A committee will select a number of applicants to be given a brief interview. A final selection will be made following the interview
• Preference will be given to MM members but all members are eligible

All applicants for the $500 scholarship must meet these eligibility guidelines:

• Exhibit potential for successful completion of course study
• Be an Edgar County Farm Bureau ® “A” or “Associate” member, spouse or dependent of such Associate Member

The criteria for awarding the scholarships are as follows:

• Scholarship
• Academic performance and honors
• Rank in Class
• Financial Need
• Evidence of self-help (How is the student contributing financially to his/her education?)
• Character and personality (Demonstrated leadership, motivation, etc.)