R. Flake Shaw Scholarship
Since 1965, the North Carolina Farm Bureau has provided over $500,000 in scholarship money to students across North Carolina through its scholarship program.
Through the years, recipients of the scholarship have gone on to become outstanding leaders in the field of agriculture. The scholarships represent Farm Bureau's investment in the future of agriculture.
Students interested in the scholarship program should obtain an application from their county Farm Bureau office in January. County Farm Bureaus conduct an initial screening, submitting one application per county to the North Carolina Farm Bureau, which awards six scholarships each year. The nomination from each county must be signed by the county Farm Bureau president.
The R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program now offers:
- a total of twenty-four scholarships valued at $3,000 per year for four years of study at a college or university in an agriculturally-related curricula. Six new scholarships are awarded each spring.
- a total of four scholarships valued at $1,000 per year for two years of study at a community college to receive an associate degree in an agriculturally-related field or to prepare for transfer to a college or university. Two new scholarships are awarded each spring.
To be eligible, a potential recipient must demonstrate:
- Satisfactory grades
- Good character
- The intention to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally-related field.
- Financial need
- Leadership potential
Click here to download the Application.
Click here to download the Community College Application.
The North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Fund is a tax exempt fund organized for educational purposes pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Please note that preference will be given to Farm Bureau family members.