Farm Credit Mid-America Scholarships Available
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OHIO - Farm Credit Mid-America is now accepting applications for its Customer Scholarships and Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars Program. Over the past decade, the Association has awarded more than $2 million in financial and educational support to students pursuing careers that strengthen agriculture and rural communities and expects to award up to $125,000 in academic support this year.
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“These students represent the future of agriculture and rural communities,” said Scott Feitl, talent programs and onboarding manager at Farm Credit Mid-America. “Our investment in their education is more than support; it’s a partnership to ensure long-term success for them and the communities they serve."
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Customer Scholarships provide $1,500 in financial support to children or grandchildren of Farm Credit Mid-America customers pursuing careers connected to agriculture or rural communities. Applicants may attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational school or trade school.
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The Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars program is open to rising college sophomores and juniors majoring in agriculture. Each year, a new cohort of students receive $5,000 in financial support over two academic years. Scholars also take part in onsite learning and travel experiences focused on leadership development and financial literacy.
“Agriculture is one of the most important fields out there, and it’s exciting that there are opportunities like this one that give students the financial resources and professional development they need to succeed,” said Shaun Wimberly, recent Farm Credit Mid-America Scholar.
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Customer Scholarship applications are due by January 15, 2026. Applications for the Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars program are due by January 31, 2026. Recipients for both programs will be announced in 2026.
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To learn more about Farm Credit Mid-America’s scholarship programs, including eligibility requirements and application deadlines, or to apply, visit the Scholarships page.
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About Farm Credit Mid-America
A proud member of the Farm Credit System, Farm Credit Mid-America is securing the future of rural communities and agriculture® as a leading provider of reliable, consistent credit and financial services to farmers, producers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. The customer-owned cooperative serves more than 145,000 customers and manages a portfolio of $44.1 billion in total earning assets owned and managed. Farm Credit Mid-America’s products and services include loans for real estate, operating, equipment, rural living, crop insurance and vehicle, equipment and building leases. For more information, visit www.fcma.com.
About Rural 1st®
Rural 1st is the consumer lending division of Farm Credit Mid-America, a financial services cooperative whose purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. Rural 1st is the leader in rural lending and helps those who are seeking open spaces get Closer to What Matters®. Rural 1st offers tailored product options for lot, land, construction, and home loans for those who want to live rurally. For more information, call 1-844-GO-RURAL or visit www.Rural1st.com. NMLS 407249. Equal Housing Lender.