Premier Companies / Bob Myers Memorial Scholarship 2023

For college Juniors and Seniors who are enrolled in an agricultural school pursuing a degree in agriculture.

Scholarship Overview

In the loving memory of Bob Myers, who helped guide the lives of young people into the profession of agriculture and was instrumental in the promotion of the agriculture co-operative form of doing business, Jackson-Jennings Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc. has established the Premier Companies / Bob Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. Scholarships will be awarded to a junior or senior enrolled full time in an accredited school of agriculture. This scholarship will be awarded only once to any student. Students, their parents or guardians must be current members of Premier Companies.

Selection

For each scholarship, candidates are considered on the basis of academic merit, extracurricular activities, areas of major, and student’s career objectives. No applicant will be offered more than one scholarship. Scholarships will be paid to the student and the university upon receipt of a fall semester billing statement. Acceptance of a scholarship is with the agreement that you are willing to have your name released for publication and be willing to attend Premier Companies’ Annual Meeting to accept recognition.

Checklist

The following must be submitted to the address below no later than June 19, 2023.

1. Completed application form.
2. College transcript after at least four semesters of college work.
3. Letter of recommendation from a counselor or a professor.
4. 250 word essay describing how you expect to contribute to the success of the agricultural system.

Scholarship Committee
Premier Companies / Bob Myers Memorial Scholarship
c/o The Community Foundation of Jackson County
P.O. Box 1231, 107 Community Drive
Seymour, Indiana 47274