Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Two scholarships in one for an Ag student

Wednesday, Feb. 27, is the deadline to apply for the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship.

A $2,000 award for a student entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture. This award will be allocated for the remaining years in college with verification of registration for each session of full time classes.

The recipient of 2013 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship will also receive a $2,000 award from American AgCredit.

To be eligible for the scholarships, students must live in Santa Cruz County or within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District boundaries, or be a member of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. Criteria for the scholarship are based on student leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to the industry, grades and financial need.

Deadline for submitting applications for the Agri-Culture Scholarship Program is Feb. 27.

To request an application, please contact the Financial Aid office at your school or the Agri-Culture office, 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076. (831) 722-6622 or (831) 818-1193

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