Colorado Farm Show Accepting Applications for Scholarships

The Colorado Farm Show is increasing the number of scholarships being offered to graduating Colorado High School Seniors. The scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. Students who apply should be High School graduates in the Winter 2015 or Spring 2016 and planning on pursuing a degree in an Agricultural field of study at the College or University of their choice.

Colorado Farm Show Rolling Scholarship

The Colorado Farm Show is adding two $4000.00 renewable Colorado Farm Show Rolling Scholarships.

The Rolling Scholarship is a four year renewable scholarship that will be offered to two graduating High School Seniors planning on pursuing a degree in an Agriculture field of study at a four year College or University. Once awarded a Colorado Farm Show Rolling Scholarship, applicants my re-apply yearly by July 1 and show a continued involvement and commitment to Agriculture along with academic success.

Colorado Farm Show Secondary Scholarship

Also new this year, is the addition of two $1500.00 Colorado Farm Show Secondary Scholarships.

Two secondary scholarships will be awarded to applicants who are past winners of a Colorado Farm Show Scholarship and are currently pursuing their secondary education in an Agricultural or Vo-Tech Field of study at an accredited College, University, or Vo-Tech School.

Chuck Urano Memorial Scholarship

Six $2000.00 Chuck Urano Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to 4-H and FFA students that have been active in their respective programs, communities, and excel in the classroom.

The Chuck Urano Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Colorado Farm Show, was started in 1992 to honor the late founder of the Colorado Farm Show.

Carl Luther Memorial Vo-Tech Scholarship

Two $1000.00 Carl Luther Memorial Vo-Tech Scholarships will be awarded to individuals pursuing a degree in an Agricultural Vo-Tech related field.

The Carl Luther Memorial Vo-Tech Scholarship was initiated in 2011 to honor the late Carl Luther, a long time exhibitor and supporter of the Colorado Farm Show.

Friend of the Show Scholarship

The Colorado Farm Show also offers a $1000.00 Friend of the Show Scholarship to individuals who have volunteered or have a family member who has volunteered their time to the Colorado Farm Show.

Scholarship Deadline

Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the Colorado Farm Show office by Monday, November 2, 2015. Applications incomplete or late will not be considered. Applicants will be notified of the results by mid-November 2015 and the winners will be awarded their scholarships at a special banquet in their honor on January 27, 2016 during the Colorado Farm Show in Greeley, Colorado.