AgVocator Scholarship Program
Rooted In The Future Of Agriculture
About Us
At Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, we are AgVocators, meaning that we actively support the well-being of agriculture and rural America.
We offer scholarships to invest in the future of agriculture and help prepare today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. Our desire through our scholarship program is to encourage new AgVocators to use their talents to create better communities where they live.
$24,000 Scholarship
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida will be awarding one scholarship up to $24,000 to a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore.
Paid Internship
Recipient will receive a paid internship during their junior or senior year of college.
Recipient Showcase
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida will feature the recipient on website.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a high school senior in good academic standing or high school graduate within the prior 2 years who otherwise meets all standards (for current college students, scholarship will be prorated based on semesters remaining in degree).
- Preference will be given to students involved in 4-H or FFA.
- Students in private, public and home school programs are eligible to apply.
- Residency within the Association’s chartered territory in Northwest Florida including: Madison, Jefferson, Taylor, Leon, Franklin, Liberty, Wakulla, Gadsden, Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Washington, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa or Walton counties. Linear family members of employee, Directors and YBS Farmer Advisory Committee Members of Farm Credit of Northwest Florida are not eligible to apply. Linear is defined as the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren including by adoption
What You Will Need Before You Apply
Step 1
Provide
- Most recent high school or college transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Maintain a 2.5 or above average GPA
Step 2
Why You
- Provide a resume of work history, activities, honors and volunteer efforts
- 2 page essay or a 2 minute video* see prompt below
Step 3
Apply
- Send in your application online (or)
- Fill out a downloadable version of the application
Apply For The 2025 AgVocator Scholarship
Guidelines for Recipient
The scholarship funds will be sent directly to the college or university.
Transcript of final semester grades are to be provided to
AgVocator@FarmCredit-FL.com at the end of each semester.
Transcripts must be submitted timely to maintain the balance of the remaining scholarship.
Recipient Showcase
Meet Macy Jordan
2024 Recipient
Ranked No. 1 in her class, among her notable accomplishments are Florida FFA State Creed Speaking champion, Florida FFA District II president, National Peanut Festival Junior Fair Board member along with her participation in countless volunteer positions around her community to give back.
Meet Jessica Conti
2023 Recipient
We are excited to honor the 2023 AgVocator Scholarship recipient, Jessica Conti from Molino, FL. She will be receiving a $12,000 scholarship to assist with the remainder of her educational journey and completing a paid internship with Farm Credit of Northwest Florida.