By Julie Tomascik
Editor

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced the organization’s 2021 scholarship recipients, awarding $199,500 to graduating high school seniors and enrolled college students this spring.

“These scholarships from Texas Farm Bureau help students pursue educational opportunities and puts them on the path to finding a career they are passionate about,” said Mia Balko, TFB associate director of Organization, Youth Outreach. “We are are proud to invest in their future and the future of Texas.”

Thirteen graduating seniors were awarded Young Farmer & Rancher scholarships. One student received the Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship, and 13 seniors were awarded district memorial and honorary scholarships.

An additional 39 high school seniors received district scholarships.

Enrolled college students also received financial assistance from TFB.

Three Young Farmer & Rancher Enrolled College Student scholarships were awarded, and four additional college students received the Student Teaching Award Scholarship, which will assist recipients with expenses associated with off-campus student teaching.

The $20,000 S.M. True Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award winner will be announced later this month. The scholarship honors S.M. True Jr., a former TFB president, and his commitment to agriculture.

TFB also awards $25,000 to high school students through FCCLA, Texas 4-H and Texas FFA, as well as $1,500 through the Texas Rural Education Association Scholarship.

TFB’s Free Enterprise Speech Contest winners were awarded $27,500 in scholarships, and $35,000 was made available to students through Texas State Technical College.

To view the list of scholarship recipients, visit texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities.