2004 Missouri Farmers Union Family Farm Opportunity
Center College Scholarship
There are four $1000 scholarships available to students enrolled
in a two or four year college during the 2004-2005 school year.
These scholarships are made possible by a grant from the Edward
Chase Garvey Foundation of St. Louis, Missouri.
To apply for this scholarship, write a short essay and include
the following information:
• Need for scholarship money
• Agriculture background
• Leadership ability and achievements
• Academic achievement
• Career goals
Essays should include the desire of returning to a family farm
operation or in some way support family farm agriculture in a rural
community. Essays receiving consideration should also promote relationships
between farmers, workers, and consumers. Future goals should focus
on safe, sustainable production and processing practices.
The essay should be no longer than two pages, one inch margins,
single spaced, and 12 point Times New Roman font. In the top left
hand corner, include your name, mailing address, phone number,
and college attending.
Send essays to:
Missouri Farmers Union
Attn: Jill Lucht
325 Jefferson St. Suite 100A
Jefferson City, MO 65101
If you have any questions, please call 573-659-4787.
The essays need to be postmarked by July 23, 2004. Winners will
be announced in our booth at the 2004 Missouri State Fair.
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