As a proud Alabama business, we wanted to create a dedicated local scholarship for students graduating from one of our resident community colleges with intentions of building their careers in a rural community. Students pursuing a future in agriculture after graduation is a major plus.
Bevill State Community College
Calhoun Community College
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Jefferson State Community College
Snead State Community College
Southern Union Community College
Gadsden State Community College
Wallace State Community College
To apply to either of our local scholarship opportunities, you must meet each of the requirements below.
Be a student graduating from a two-year program with the intent of entering a four-year program for the Cultivating Leaders Scholarship
Reside in one of Alabama Farm Credit’s participating regions
Submit a current high school transcript (official or unofficial)
Submit a 2025 application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Submit an essay (see application for essay topic)
Completed applications must be received by February 6, 2025
Cultivating Leaders Scholarship Application