2-20-2026 10:07pm

Warren County Farm Bureau and Fred Pursley Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

Beth Callahan Editor

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- The Warren County Farm Bureau offers a minimum of five scholarships to those pursuing higher education with a preference for agriculture or an agriculture-related field. These scholarships can be valued from $500 to $1,000. In addition, the family of Fred D. Pursley is offering an additional $1,000 scholarship in honor of his many years of service to the Warren County Farm Bureau.

The application process is two-fold. The first phase requires the submission of a written application. Phase two requires an interview with the scholarship committee. Additional requirements include:

The applicant’s family or guardian must have an active status Warren County Farm Bureau Membership ($120 dues) paid before April 1st of the application year.
You must have or will have obtained the ranking of High School Senior or enrolled in an accredited college, technical or trade school at the time the scholarship I awarded.
Scholarships will be awarded to the recipient upon a receipt of a grade card/ paid receipt from a college or trade school of applicant’s choice.
Applicants must be a full time student pursuing an undergraduate degree to be eligible.
Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in agriculture.
An individual can be awarded the scholarship up to three times.
Applicants will be subject to an interview. Inability to attend the interview will deem the applicant ineligible for the scholarship.
Application must be returned to the Warren County Farm Bureau office no later than April 15, 2026 of the year the Scholarship is awarded.

Interviews will be held in the Jr Fair Board Office on April, 29 2026., if you are unable to make the date or have other questions contact the Farm Bureau office at (937)-382-4407.

Click here on Applications to get a copy of the application to be filled out and email completed applicant to the Warren County Farm Bureau office: warren@ofbf.org by April 15, 2026.