Each year the Isabella County Farm Bureau awards scholarships to qualifying youth applicants. Individuals are chosen on merit based on their scholastic achievements and extracurricular involvement during their school career.

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
(1) Applicant must be a resident of Isabella County.
(2) Applicant must be studying an agricultural related field.
(3) Applicant must be enrolled in, or planning to attend, a trade school, community college or university.
Applicants must also complete, and submit by March 1, an application accompanied by a copy of a high school or college transcript.

Applications are available at the Isabella County Farm Bureau office by calling 772-0996 or e-mail: lhenson@ctyfb.com.

2008 Scholarship Winners

My name is Joseph Pasch. My parents are Bob and Mary Pasch of Beal City. I am currently attending Michigan State University, and will be starting my junior year this fall. I am majoring in Animal Science with an Agribusiness Management specialization. While at school I am an active member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and the Dairy Club. Upon graduation I plan to return home to partner in the family dairy farm.

Hello, my name is Bonnie Collins and I am proud to say that I am one of the four winners of the Isabella County Farm Bureau Scholarships. I was born and raised in Vermont and when I was three my family and I moved to Michigan. Agriculture has always been a big part of my life because my family owned a dairy farm and they still do today. I attended elementary school in Weidman and I went to junior high and high school at Chippewa Hills. While at high school I joined the FFA and that has truly changed my life because I am furthering my education to become an Agriculture teacher. This last fall I started my first year of college at Michigan State University to become an Agriculture teacher with a minor in Biology. I would like to thank everyone at the Isabella County Farm Bureau for picking me to win this scholarship; this extra money will help me keep pursuing my teaching dream.

My name is Jennifer Imlay and ever since I have been a little girl I have had a love for horses. I have been involved in 4-H for nine years and have shown competitively all over the state. My life has completely revolved around horses. I knew exactly what I wanted to do and where my studies would take me. I am enrolled now at Michigan State University in the Equine Management Program. I knew this program was for me because it consists of working with horses, and the great hands on experience. I plan on doing a 15 week internship with a study abroad in Ireland. In completing the 2 year horse management program my overall plan is to apply to veterinary school where I hope to follow in my father's footsteps. Thank you very much for choosing me to receive your scholarship.

I am Olivia Fox and currently going to school at Michigan State University. I grew up in the rural area of Remus, Michigan. I attended Chippewa Hills School District and received my high school diploma there as well. I am currently a sophomore at MSU as an Animal Science major, with the Pre-Vet option. After I obtain my Bachelors degree in Animal Science, I plan on going into the Veterinary Medicine program at MSU. I am currently working at Dar's Barn, First Moon Racing, and volunteering at Pol's Veterinary Services. I am also enjoying my last year as a 4-H member, and hope to later become a 4-H leader myself. I hope to help and make an impact on the animal industry for both pets and production animals.