Dear Applicant,

The Boulder/St. Vrain Valley Farm Bureau wishes to congratulate you on your upcoming graduation.  We wish you well in your efforts to continue your studies after high school.  A $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a student by Boulder/St. Vrain Valley Farm Bureau.

In order to apply for the scholarship, you must (1) have a high school diploma or equivalent, and (2) you must be a member or have a parent or sponsor who is a Farm Bureau member.

Application forms can be obtained from:

• FFA Career Development Center
• County 4-H Office at the Boulder County Fairgrounds
• Contact Doug Clay at (720) 272-2496
• Email [email protected]

Application must be postmarked or received by APRIL 30^TH, 2025 by either:

• Doug Clay 2281 WCR #10, Erie Co. 80516 or
• By email at [email protected]

Completed applications shall consist of the of the following:

1. The official application form
2. Two (2) letters of recommendations (these may be mailed by post or email separately by individuals making the recommendation)
3. Explanation of how you have been involved in agriculture

The honor will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• Agriculture involvement:
  • To what degree the applicant has been involved in agricultural activities such as FFA, 4-H or other interests
• Civic leadership:
  • To what extent does the applicant participate in community activities
• Education leadership:
  • Has the applicant demonstrated leadership? What activities has the applicant participated in that have benefitted his/her school? To what extent has the applicant participated in these activities?
• Describe your academic and career goals. How will the award of this scholarship assist you in meeting these goals?

The selection committee will review and score each application based on information presented for each of the above categories.