The Pickens County Farmers Federation is now accepting scholarship applications at the Pickens County Extension office in Carrollton. Applications can be picked up at school counselors’ offices, ALFA Insurance offices in Reform or Aliceville and Pickens County Extension office in Carrollton. Deadline to apply is April 20.
Scholarship Criteria
• Applicant’s parents or legal guardian must reside in Pickens County or the applicant must have graduated from or be currently enrolled in a Pickens County High School institution.
• Applicant’s parents, grandparents or legal guardian must be a member of the Pickens County Farmers Federation
• Applicant must be in good standing at a university or have been officially accepted for admission. Students pursuing postgraduate degrees are not eligible.
• Selection is based on a combination of agriculture, forestry or wildlife activities, academic success and the essay. Only students majoring in an agriculture field, forestry or wildlife will be considered for this scholarship.
• The scholarship amount may vary from year to year. Approximate range is from $200 to $1000. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to present the scholarship if a suitable application is not received.
• Previous winners may apply for the scholarship. Preference will be given to new applicants.
See complete story in the Pickens County Herald.
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