By Justin Walker
Communications Specialist
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) awarded more than $207,000 in scholarships to graduating high school students and enrolled college students this spring.
“Between tuition, housing and school supplies, it can be expensive to attend trade schools, colleges and universities,” Whit Weems, TFB director of Organization, said. “These scholarships are our way of helping deserving students further their education while investing in 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 memorial and honorary scholarships. An additional 39 graduating seniors received district scholarships.
Enrolled college students also received financial assistance from TFB.
Conner McKinzie received the S.M. True Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award. This scholarship is presented annually to a deserving student in honor of former TFB President S.M. True Jr.
Three Young Farmer & Rancher Enrolled College Student scholarships were also awarded.
Four additional college students received the new Fall Student Teaching Scholarship, which will assist recipients with expenses associated with student teaching during the fall semester.
TFB also distributed $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 a total of $27,500 in scholarships, and $35,000 was made available to students through Texas State Technical College.