Luling Foundation: Agriculture Scholarship Grant

Luling Foundation: Agriculture Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Luling Foundation
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: March 18, 2024

Summary

The Luling Foundation offers a $2,000 Agriculture Scholarship Grant for students pursuing agriculture-related degrees. This scholarship is awarded to one student, disbursed in two installments during the freshman year. Eligibility requires residency in Caldwell, Gonzales, or Guadalupe County, and applicants must maintain a good academic and conduct record. The scholarship is not renewable and aims to support the advancement of agriculture through education and community involvement.

Overview

Background The Luling Foundation was created by charter as an institution of charity and free public learning. It is governed by a seven member Board of Trustees. Caldwell, Gonzales, and Guadalupe Counties are each represented by two trustees, while the seventh trustee is at large. The Commissioner’s Court of each respective county elects the Board of Trustees. The Foundation strives to educate visitors through tours, hands on learning, workshops, and field days. The goal continues to be the advancement of agriculture regionally and worldwide. Agriculture Scholarship Grant This scholarship is in the amount of $2,000 to be dispersed over the Fall and Spring semesters of the student’s freshman year. (The Luling Foundation will provide a total of $1,000 to each student recipient; a matching grant has been established through the Margaret Steiner Endowment.) It is not renewable. It will be rewarded to one student pursuing an agriculture related degree.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The applicant must: be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States be a resident of Caldwell, Gonzales, or Guadalupe County have at least an average academic record have a good conduct record be a graduating senior & if selected, must have a high school degree or equivalent in order to receive scholarship fundsattend a Texas college or university and participate in a curriculum leading to an agriculture or agriculture related degree. Student must enroll in a minimum of twelve semester hours. turn in all materials on time

Ineligibility

Late applications will NOT be accepted.