SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Premier Cooperative is proud to sponsor scholarships for graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue an Ag Short Course or any other 2+ year accredited degree program after high school. To qualify for one of the scholarships to be awarded at the January 2026 annual meeting, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a graduating high school senior in the class of 2026.
  • Be the child of an active member of Premier Cooperative. Active members must have conducted over $1,500 of patronage business with Premier from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
  • Submit an essay on what agriculture means to rural America, with a minimum length of 200 words.

Scholarship winners will be announced during the January annual meeting. The number of winners and the actual size of the scholarships will be determined by the board of directors. Please note that not all scholarships may be awarded.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 5th.

Please fill out the form below!

Submit your essay here!

List academic achievements or unique circumstances that aren’t reflected in your grades. Please list your top 6.
List any additional community or extracurricular activities.
Kindly refrain from using your school email address, as all communications will be sent after graduation
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