Farm Credit Mid-America is accepting applications for its customer scholarships and Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars Program. Over the past decade, the firm has awarded more than $2 million in financial and educational support to students pursuing careers that promote agriculture and rural communities.

Customer scholarships are available to the children or grandchildren of Farm Credit Mid-America customers pursuing careers related to agriculture or rural communities. Applicants may attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational school or trade school.

The Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars program is available to rising college sophomores and juniors pursuing careers in agriculture. Each year more than 25 students receive $5,000 in financial support over two academic years. In addition to financial aid, recipients also participate in onsite learning and travel experiences aimed at developing leadership skills and enhancing financial literacy.

Students who meet the eligibility requirements for a Farm Credit Mid-America scholarship are encouraged to apply before the Dec. 15 deadline. Customer scholarship applicants are encouraged to apply before the Jan. 15, 2025 deadline. Recipients for both programs will be announced in 2025.

To learn more about Farm Credit Mid-America’s scholarship programs or to submit an application, fcma.com/scholarships.