Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships available

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has multiple scholarships available to Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban communities who are pursuing degrees with a connection to the agricultural industry.

Through 15 scholarship funds, nearly 50 awards will be made to deserving students. The deadline to apply online at ofbf.org/foundation/scholarships is March 31.

Newly established in 2024, the David E. Mizer Memorial Scholarship recognizes students for work ethic, academic effort, civic engagement, and career interests that will contribute to the future of Ohio agriculture. The David E. Mizer Memorial Scholarship provides one renewable $3,000 scholarship to a deserving student from Belmont County, Harrison County, Jefferson County or Tuscarawas County seeking a degree in dairy science, food science, agriculture, or a related field. Each scholarship is renewable for up to three years for a total of $12,000 per student.

The Lou Ann Putnam Harrold Memorial Scholarship Fund for Hardin County provides scholarship support to deserving individuals in perpetuity, opening the door to education by removing the financial barriers that may keep someone from pursuing a career in agriculture or related fields and/or obtaining the training needed to grow their skillset within the agricultural workforce.… Continue reading