Farm Bureau Scholarships

R. Flake Shaw

North Carolina Farm Bureau’s R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program awards six new

four-year scholarships each year valued at $4,000 per year ($16,000 total per

student) for study at a college or university in an agriculturally-related course of

study.  Deadline for receipt by N.C. Farm Bureau: March 4, 2016.


In addition, two new scholarships valued at $1,000 per year ($2,000 total per

student) are awarded each year for two years of study for an associate degree in

an agriculturally-related field, or to prepare for transfer to a college or university.

Deadline for receipt by N.C. Farm Bureau: March 4, 2016.

For more information and to obtain the necessary forms, visit: www.ncfb.org/Programs/R-Flake-Shaw-Scholarship.  


Applications for R. Flake Shaw Scholarships only should be submitted directly

to N.C. Farm Bureau Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau



On the local level, Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau annually awards two

scholarships, up to $1500 each in value, to qualified applicants entering their

freshman year of college.  Eligible candidates must be high school seniors from a

Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau member family.  For additional eligibility

requirements for this scholarship and to obtain an application, please contact

Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau (704-548-9845). Deadline: March 31, 2016.

Institute for Future Agriculture Leaders (IFAL)   (June 12-17, 2016)

IFAL is a week-long program for rising high school seniors interested in the

industry of agriculture.  Emphasis is placed on career opportunities, emerging

technology, citizenship and leadership development.  For more information and

application, visit www.ncfb.org/Programs/Institute-for-Agriculture-Leaders or

contact Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau (704-548-9845).  Applications due to

Mecklenburg County Farm Bureau by April 1st.