2021 Burt W. and Virginia Polin "Farm Bureau" Scholarship

PROGRAM DEADLINE: February 07, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST (Midnight) - CLOSED

This program is inactive or past the deadline.

Description

The Burt W. and Virginia Polin "Farm Bureau"Scholarship was established to encourage one or more local students pursuing a career in agriculture.  This scholarship honors the legacy of Burt and Virgina Polin. Burt Polin was born in San Luis Obispo in 1914 and died in San Luis Obispo in 2006 after being married to his wife, Virginia, for nearly 70 years. He was a dry land wheat rancher for more than 40 years on land on the Carrizo Plains inherited from his grandfather. The Polins were very active in the community.

Requirements

Eligibility:
a) Applicant is a graduating senior at a high school in San Luis Obispo County; and,
b) Applicant is planning to attend full-time at an approved four-year college/university or community college; and,
c) Applicant will major in the field of Agriculture.

Selection Criteria:
a) Applicant demonstrates academic achievement.
b) Applicant demonstrates a strong desire to pursue a career in agriculture.
c) Applicant demonstrates leadership or involvement in their school or community throughout their high school years related to the agriculture community

Number of Awards

1

Award Amount

$1,500
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