Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement has announced 10 recipients of its 2018 scholarship program. Funded via Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit, $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to each of the following students to pursue careers in agriculture:

• Seth Bollinger of Ephrata, Pa., a senior at Ephrata High School

• Henry Brunnett of Westminster, Md., a Westminster High School senior

• Cullen Dixon of Frackville, Pa., a junior at Penn State University

• Tyson Franklin of Wilmington, Del., a Thomas McKean High School senior

• Ellie Grossnickle of Myersville, Md., a sophomore at Virginia Tech

• Hannah Jo of Bear, Del., a Tall Oaks Classical School senior

• Timothy Mulderrig of Middletown, Del., a senior at Middletown High School

• Justin Petrie of Stephens City, Va., a Virginia Tech freshman

• Sarah Rassler of New Tripoli, Pa., a junior at Penn State University

• Kelcey Trewin of Freeland, Md., a junior at the University of Maryland, College Park

“These bright and talented students impressed all of us with their applications, illustrating the important role agriculture has played in their lives thus far,” notes Ralph Robertson, foundation chairman. “We’re excited to see them impact the future of our industry.

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“We received over 120 applications again this year from students across our region, making the selection process a challenging one,” adds Robertson, a Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer from Westminster, Md. “As a farmer, I’m very confident that the future of agriculture is in good hands. I’d encourage any student considering a career in this industry to apply for our scholarship program next year.”

The $3 million, nonprofit foundation was established in 2015 to help advance the future of agriculture.

The $10,000 scholarships are for high school seniors or students enrolled in advanced educational programs. Applicants must be planning to pursue a career in agriculture and reside in a county within Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit’s five-state territory. Click on fcfoundationforag.org for details.

Source: Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit