Frankfort Reporter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Education Foundation announced on Monday that it has awarded more than 600 post-secondary education scholarships, which represents the highest amount in the history of the program.
In partnership with county Farm Bureaus, the KFB Foundation awarded 601 Kentucky high school seniors a total of $810,150 in scholarships at both the state and county level, in amounts which range from $500 to $4,000. This brings the total amount of scholarships awarded to over $3.9 million since the program’s inception in 1953. For a complete list of 2025 recipients by county, click here.
“Our investment in young people is an investment in the future of Kentucky,” said Eddie Melton, KFB President. “We’re proud to support these outstanding students who are working hard today, and who are well on their way to becoming the leaders of tomorrow. Whether their academic paths lead them to agriculture or another field, Kentucky Farm Bureau is honored to walk beside them as they take their next steps.”
Statewide scholarships include students attending a Kentucky college or university who are pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field; students attending a Kentucky college or university who are pursuing a four-year degree in animal health/veterinary technology or a related field; students attending a Kentucky college or university who come from farm families; as well as other criteria. A total of 110 county Farm Bureaus awarded scholarships to students in their local areas.
For more information about Kentucky Farm Bureau’s scholarship program, visit kyfb.com/scholarships.
Kentucky Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization with more than 485,000 member families.
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