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“We are committed to investing in the future of agriculture by supporting talented and dedicated students,” said Mark Littlefield, CEO of AgWest Farm Credit, as he expressed his enthusiasm for the program. “These scholarships not only recognize academic achievement but also encourage careers in the agriculture sector, helping our rural communities thrive.”

Each student qualified for one of the following scholarship offerings and will receive a $2,500 award to support their educational pursuits.

Championing Agriculture Scholarship

This scholarship encourages future leaders in agriculture and is awarded to current college students enrolled in a university or other post-secondary institution or vocational program within AgWest Farm Credit’s service territory. Recipients intend to obtain a degree or certificate and pursue a career path related to the agriculture sector.

Customer Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated to enhancing educational pursuits across various fields. Qualified customers and dependents of customers are eligible for these scholarships. Recipients are graduating high school seniors and college students attending any post-secondary institution or vocational program.

Employee Scholarship

This scholarship reflects AgWest's commitment to supporting employees’ families by investing in their education. Awarded to sons or daughters of AgWest employees, recipients are graduating high school seniors and college students attending any post-secondary institution or vocational program.

You can view the full list of scholarship recipients here.