SCHOLARSHIPS

Young Roots Scholarship

The Young Roots Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who plan to return and build their careers in a rural community. Students pursuing a future in agriculture after graduation is a major plus.

Eligibility for the Young Roots Scholarship

To apply to the Young Roots Scholarship, you must meet each of the requirements below.

Be a high school senior scheduled to graduate in 2026 for the Young Roots Scholarship
Reside in one of Alabama Farm Credit’s participating regions
Submit a current high school transcript (official or unofficial)
Submit a 2026 application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Submit an essay (see application for essay topic)
Completed applications must be received by February 6, 2026

Young Roots Scholarship Application

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name *

County *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Phone *

Email *

Parent / Guardian Name *

Parent / Guardian Phone *

Relationship to Alabama Farm Credit *

Yes

No

If Yes, please explain

High School Name *

High School Address *

High School Phone *

Graduation Year *

Upload Your Unofficial High School Transcript *

GPA *

ACT / SAT (if applicable)

Upload Your ACT / SAT (if applicable)

Planned College *

Planned Major *

Involvement, Career Goals, etc *

Please submit a 500+ word essay answering one of the two prompts below: *

Upload Your Essay *

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