How much funding does RMFU College Scholarships provide?

RMFU College Scholarships provides $500 per scholarship in funding.

When is the deadline for RMFU College Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

RMFU College Scholarships

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FARMERS UNION EDUCATIONAL

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

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Funding Amount

$500 per scholarship

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

RMFU College Scholarships

Funder: Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU)

Geographic Scope: Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming

Award Amount: $500 per scholarship (program offers multiple scholarships annually)

Purpose: Assist Farmers Union members pursuing post-secondary education to help offset rising education costs and declining farm income.

Eligibility

Current regular or associate member of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
High school senior OR already enrolled in an institution of higher learning
Applicants need not have membership in their own name if parents are members
School must conform to GI Bill qualifications (correspondence schools not eligible)
Previous RMFU scholarship recipients may not apply
No more than one family member awarded per year
Some scholarships have geographic restrictions (Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming institutions only; one Weld County, Colorado residency requirement)

Named Scholarships

James G. Patton Memorial Scholarship
Joey Skurich Memorial Scholarship (funded by Skurich family)
Farmers Union Service Association Scholarship
Edna Buchanan Memorial Scholarship
Maurice Parker Memorial Scholarship (provided by Morgan County Farmers Union)
RMFU Scholarship
Hazel Hemphill Memorial Scholarship (provided by Morgan County Farmers Union)

Contact Information

Phone: 303-752-5800

Mailing Address: Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, 7900 E. Union Ave., Suite 200, Denver, CO 80237

Website: rmfu.org

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Required Materials:
1. Current high school or college transcript
2. ACT or SAT scores
3. Two letters of recommendation:
- One from teacher, principal, superintendent, counselor, or college advisor
- One from a community member
4. Two photos of applicant
5. Letter of at least 100 words including:
- Applicant's knowledge of Farmers Union and its affiliates
- Applicant's financial need
- Name and location of college, university, or vocational school applicant plans to attend

Application Notes:

Applicants do NOT need to specify which scholarship they are applying for

With exception of residency requirements, all applicants eligible for any scholarship

Postmark deadline: March 15

Submission Method:

Mail application packets to:

- Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Education Director
- 10800 E. Bethany Dr., 4th Fl.
- Aurora, CO 80014

Contact for Information:

Phone: 303-752-5800 (note: one source lists 303-758-5800)

Website: rmfu.org

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