Jackson County Farmers Club Scholarship

To assist young Jackson County residents continue their efforts to become self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society through post-secondary education, the Jackson County Farmers Club has established a scholarship program to be awarded to a deserving graduating senior or a student already pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship is for a total of $500 for a two or four year program provided the student maintains a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded after the completion of the applicant's first semester.

SELECTION PROCEDURES AND CRITERA

The following considerations will be given in the selection of the scholarship recipient:

1. Applicant must reside in Jackson County.
2. Applicant must have an application on file in the Office of Admissions of the college of their choice at the time of submission.
3. Applicant should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) in high school.
4. Participation in school and community activities and evidence of leadership will be taken into consideration.
5. The scholarship must be used toward a degree in an agricultural related field of study and at a college or university that is accredited by the North Central Association or similar organization in other regions. Note: Priority will be given to agricultural related fields of study; however, if no applications are submitted meeting that criteria, consideration will be given to applicants who have a strong agricultural background (4-H, FFA, raised on a farm, etc.) but not pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field of study.

Applicants must complete and submit the following in an appropriate folder to the Jackson County Extension Office (17 Standpipe Rd. Jackson, Ohio 45640) or email the application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Completed scholarship application form typed or legibly printed in black ink.

1. One portrait photo mounted in the space provided on the application form.
2. One official transcript of high school grades including ACT scores.
3. At least one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher and/or guidance counselor.

Click here for application form or online at https://jackson.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/jackson-county-farmers-club

Applications must be submitted by April 18, 2025