Announcement: 2026 Commitment to Youth Scholarship Opportunity

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Youth Scholarship

Snohomish County Farm Bureau 2026 Commitment to Youth Scholarship

Snohomish County Farm Bureau will be awarding up to $2,000 to high school graduates from Snohomish County secondary schools. The scholarship funds will be applied to the student's continued education in a two or four-year college or technical school.

The completed application must be submitted to the email address on this letter. The scholarship money will go directly to the college, technical or vocational school of their choice and must be used within one year of being awarded.

The awardee should send information to LaRae Ross at President@snohomishcountyfarmbureau.org to guarantee funds are applied to the correct institution.

Applicant must include the following:

1. Completed Application

2. Current High School transcript

3. Two letters of recommendation from an individual who knows you personally and who can speak of your accomplishments but who is not a relative or guardian.

Application must be post marked by May 31, 2026

Submit completed Application and additional information to: LaRae Ross Snohomish County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee 425-273-6264 President@snohomishcountyfarmbureau.org

Please follow the application instructions below to answer questions in a separate document. Attach the application document along with your high school transcript and two letters of recommendation to the above address.

Commitment to Youth Scholarship Application

Sponsored by the Snohomish County Farm Bureau 2026

Scholarship Application Questions:

I. Applicant Information:

First Name______________________________________________

Last Name _____________________ ________________________

Mailing Address Phone Number _____________________ ______________________

High School Attended High School Address _____________________ ______________________

Applicants Email Address___________________________________________________________

High School Phone Number_________________________________________

II. Background Information:

Are you or your family a member of the Snohomish County Farm Bureau? Yes___ N0_____

Cumulative GPA ______________ Anticipated Major_____________

What school will you be attending/applying to during the academic year? ________________________________________________________________

2 III. Acknowledgment and Signature I hereby certify that all academic information submitted on this application by the applicant is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I agree that submitting this application gives Snohomish County Farm Bureau permission to use my name and/or picture for promotional purposes of the scholarship. Signature _______________________________________ Date ________________________

IV. Leadership Activities

Please type or print in ink and attach responses on separate paper.

1. List scholarly activities or achievements, including citizenship and/or scholastic recognition, awards and honors and year(s).

2. List involvement in community activities/organizations.

3. List leadership experiences and opportunities you have had.

4. Describe work experience and responsibilities you have been afforded.

V. Personal Essay

Please explain how agriculture in Snohomish County has impacted your life and how you intend to support agriculture throughout your lifetime. Please include your personal goals and how you intend to maintain relevancy to agriculture as you achieve said goals. (700 words or fewer) 3