Farm and Ranch Depot Scholarship Program
Offered by Farm and Ranch Depot
About this scholarship
Farm and Ranch Depot will award one $1,000 scholarship in 2027 to a graduating high school senior pursuing agriculture, equine studies, livestock studies, or a closely related college program. The recipient must plan to attend a two-year community college or a four-year college or university. The sponsor seeks students who combine school extracurricular involvement with volunteer service in community activities that are not school sponsored. The official seven-page application asks for academic honors, activities, college plans, a short explanation of how the award would affect the student’s plans, and a separate essay of no more than 750 words about the applicant’s interest, experiences, challenges, and intended contribution to the chosen field. A teacher or volunteer-organization leader provides one recommendation, and the student’s guidance counselor must sign an endorsement confirming good academic standing and eligibility. The complete paper packet must be received by mail in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by May 1, 2027. The committee plans to select the recipient June 1. After selection, the student must provide enrollment certification by July 31, including a student ID and financial-aid-office address, so payment can be sent directly to the institution in August.
Eligibility
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Plan to attend a two-year community college or four-year college or university
- Intend to major in agriculture, equine studies, livestock studies, or related coursework
- Have a record of community volunteerism in non-school-sponsored activities
- Participate in school extracurricular activities
- Obtain the required guidance counselor endorsement
- Submit the completed application, essay, and one recommendation letter by mail
- Ensure the package is received by May 1, 2027