The 2024-2025 COLONIAL AGRICULTURAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Is Now OPEN
Educational scholarships are awarded to students who are furthering their education through attendance at a college, university, vocational, or trade school. Scholarships are awarded annually to individuals who exhibit an aptitude for learning and a desire for self-improvement through education.
Since 1991, the Foundation has awarded more than $2,000,000 in scholarships!
Our Mission is to provide financial support for higher education which will enable deserving students to grow, prosper, and contribute to their communities.
Recipients must reside in one of the counties served by Colonial Farm Credit. For more information about scholarship eligibility criteria and endowment information, please view our scholarship information.
The Foundation also financially supports organizations that provide education and community enrichment. Programs and services offered through agricultural commodity organizations and youth organizations such as 4-H, FFA, and Scouts are typical of projects the Foundation supports. Seed money for the Foundation was provided by Colonial Farm Credit, which continues to contribute annually. Additional funding for the Foundation’s activities is provided through donations made by individuals, corporations, organizations, and other foundations.
All applications are due March 1st of every year. For a list of items needed for your scholarship submission, please view the Application Checklist. *Please note that SAT/ACT scores are not required and can be submitted as additional information if you have taken them.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please email the program coordinator, or call 804-746-4581 ext. 1102.
Assist the Foundation
You can make an online tax-deductible donation to the Foundation using PayPal:
You can can also make a contribution by submitting this form. This is an excellent way to develop youth into the future leaders of your community.
