Deadline approaches for $2,000 scholarship

Farm Credit Services, an $11 billion agricultural lending cooperative serving farmers, agribusiness and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee, is expanding on its commitment to educational success by offering 18 scholarships of $2,000 each to college students enrolled in agricultural and business programs at universities throughout the cooperative?s four-state territory.

Through an initiative endorsed by the FCS board, the additional scholarships are part of the cooperative?s new stewardship program which involves returning greater value to rural America by increasing the association?s investment in education and youth activities.

The scholarships are available to members, their dependents and spouses of the agriculture-lending cooperative. Scholarships will be awarded during the summer based on academic record, leadership qualities and community involvement.

To apply, go online to www.e-farmcredit.com and click on community support to download the application. Or call 1-800-444-3276 to talk to the closest office about obtaining an application.