The Christian County Farm Bureau (CCFB) Foundation Board of Trustees and the Christian County Young Ag Leaders (YAL) by approving in continue sponsoring scholarship allotments for 2016 at their January Board of Trustees Meeting. The CCFB Foundation will be awarding three, $1,250 awards and the CCFB YAL will be awarded $3,750 in scholarships to Christian County students who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability and/or financial need. Melissa McMillan, Christian County Farm Bureau Manager, told Regional Radio News the scholarships are for high school and college students, and both groups are awarding the scholarships as a way of giving back to the community.

Christian County students interested in applying for this scholarship opportunity can contact the Christian County Farm Bureau at 824-2940 or by email at ccfb@ctifiber.com. Applications and eligibility requirements can be found online at christianofb.com. Completed applications must be mailed and postmarked on or before Wednesday March 2, 2016 to be considered.