FCS Financial members with a child or grandchild who are seniors in high school could earn a $2,000 scholarship for college.
Since 2004, FCS Financial has awarded nearly $878,000 in scholarships to Missouri high school seniors. This year, it is offering up to 35 scholarships to help students.
To be eligible, a child or grandchild must:
- Be a graduating senior at a Missouri high school.
- Be a child or grandchild of an FCS Financial member.
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher or rank in the top 20% of their class.
A non-partisan committee reviews applications and selects recipients based on leadership roles, work experience, community involvement and essays. It looks for students who are driven to succeed and want to make a difference in rural communities.
Apply online at myfcsfinancial.com. Visit myfcsfinancial.com, click on “About Us” at the top of the page, and choose the “Scholarships” link. The deadline is March 1.
FCS Financial serves 102 counties through 21 offices in Missouri. FCS Financial is a member of the Farm Credit System. The system is a nationwide network of cooperative lending institutions that provides credit and financial services to farmers, ranchers, rural residents and agribusinesses.