The opportunities listed below are things that we are aware of that might benefit the students at Bandys High School who are interested in pursing a future career in the agriculture industry. This is not a comprehensive list, just a resource for the scholarships that we are aware of.

National Level Scholarships:

• National FFA Organization

https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/

One application for over 1,000 scholarships with over 2 Million Dollars distributed! Applications are available online in mid-late November and are due mid-January.

• FASFA

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Renewable for all 4 years! Free Application for Federal Student Aid- Provides both Grants (that do not have to be paid back) and Loans (typically low interest) from the Federal Government.

State Level Scholarships:

• North Carolina FFA Association

www.ncffa.org

Offers many different scholarships that our students are eligible for, including those specifically for those pursing degrees in Agriculture.

• Breed & Commodity Group Scholarships

Check with individual groups that you are involved in- Breed Organizations, Commodity Groups, Exc. each have their own scholarships for members or children of families that are interested in that field.

• • NC Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarship

• Golden LEAF Scholarship Program

https://scholars.goldenleaf.org/

Multi-Year Scholarship for select counties in NC for both 2 and 4 year students including Catawba County.

• R. Flake Shaw Memorial Scholarship (NC Farm Bureau)

https://www.ncfb.org/r-flake-shaw-scholarship/

Scholarship Opportunity for both 4-Year College & 2-Year Community College applicants, this scholarship is renewable for 4 years (university) or 2 years (community college). Preference is given to families that are members of Farm Bureau.

• North Carolina State Fair Livestock Showman Scholarships

www.ncstatefair.org

Only open to those individuals who have shown at the North Carolina State Fair. 24 scholarships valued at $2,000 each are provided with applications becoming available in January.

• Carolina Farm Credit Ag Youth Leaders Scholarships

https://carolinafarmcredit.com/about/community-support/scholarships

Scholarship Opportunity for students pursuing degrees in agricultural studies at NC State or NC A&T (There are four $2,000 offered at each school). Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a Carolina Farm Credit member.

• University Scholarships

Check with your chosen college/ university to see what scholarships and financial aid packages they offer. Don't forget to apply for those in your college and degree program areas in addition to the institution.

County & Local Level Scholarships:

Bandys High School Scholarships

https://sites.google.com/catawbaschools.net/bandyscounseling/scholarships

The Bandys High School Guidance Department has a wealth of resources available to students through their website available here. This includes local scholarship applications and other important information for seniors.

• • Catawba County Farm Bureau

  • Catawba Valley Cattlemen's Association

  • Colby Dobritz Memorial (Hunter Safety)

  • Lake Norman Garden Club

  • Lincolnton Gun Club

  • Caldwell County Nurserymen Association Scholarship