Women’s Committee Scholarship (General)
Scholarship Overview: High school senior from each county who is planning to continue their education with an accredited college or university next fall
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Details:
The Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee will award scholarships to high school seniors or current college students for the upcoming school year.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a member of the Delaware Farm Bureau or the child of a member and remain such while the scholarship is in force. If both parents have their own membership, applicant may only apply under one membership number.
- Have an active membership for longer than one year.
- Finish high school within the year they apply for the scholarship or be a current college student.
- Be a full-time student.
- Not be a previous scholarship winner of the Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee.
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- Work experience, school activities, and extra-curricular activities
- Essays
- Current transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Headshot photo
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Essay Details:
1. Please provide a one-page essay describing why you chose the degree you are pursuing and what your future goals are
2. Please describe your and/or your family’s involvement with Delaware Farm Bureau
Award Amount: $1,000
Award Details:
*Please note that it is the scholarship winner’s responsibility to contact the Farm Bureau State Office regarding payment of their scholarship
Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail after the proper selection process has happened.
Scholarship recipients will be invited to and recognized at their respective county and state banquet.
All money will be paid directly to the college or university.
Money will be paid after successful completion of student’s first semester.
Money will be paid once prior semester’s completed transcript is received from the scholarship recipent’s registrars office. Information must be provided to the Delaware Farm Bureau on where to send payment.
Website/URL: https://defb.org/about-us/scholarships-and-programs/scholarships/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Delaware Farm Bureau
Contact Email: dheo@doe.k12.de.us
Contact Phone Number: (302) 697-3183
Filters:
Eligibility: Member Organization (Personal/Relative)
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Delaware