Scholarship Information

The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer the following scholarship to a deserving student interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.

The JIMMIE COX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is a $2,000 award for a student entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture. This award will be made for the remaining years in college (max. 4-years) with verification of registration for each session of full time classes.

ELIGIBILITY: Students and/or their legal guardian must live either in Santa Cruz County or within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District boundaries, or a current member of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

CRITERIA: Selection will be based on the student’s scholastic record, agricultural potential, special activities, personal history, letters of recommendation and financial need.

AWARD: The recipient of this scholarship will receive the award upon proof of enrollment in college. The awards will be issued proportionately during the school year.

Click here for a printable application form.

All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than February 18, 2005.