Scholarships
Foundation Scholarship Program
The Jefferson County Farmers Federation supports students pursuing careers in agriculture, forestry, wildlife, and related fields through its Foundation Scholarship Program.
What the Scholarship Covers
The scholarship covers tuition, required fees, and books.
Application Period
Applications are accepted each year from November 1 through February 1 of the following year.
Upcoming application period: November 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
Be a full-time student enrolled in agriculture, forestry, wildlife, or a related field at a land-grant college or university in Alabama.
If applying for acceptance into one of these programs, submit a college application, high school transcript, and ACT/SAT scores with the scholarship application. Once accepted, provide a copy of the acceptance letter.
Submit a completed scholarship application, a copy of a valid driver’s license, and three letters of reference. Include each reference’s name, occupation, address, and phone number.
Include a one- or two-page statement describing educational and/or career objectives, as requested in the application.
Be available for an interview with the Scholarship Committee.
How to Apply
Download and complete the application in black ink. Submit the signed application and supporting documents during the application period by email or mail:
Jefferson County Farmers Federation Foundation
4760 Eastern Valley Road, Suite 104
McCalla, AL 35111-3457
Continuing Requirements
Recipients must maintain satisfactory grades and demonstrate good moral character and citizenship.
If your application is approved by the Trustees of the Jefferson County Farmers Federation Foundation, at the conclusion of each semester you will send a copy of your current semester transcript and a receipt for tuition, laboratory fees and books. If grades are satisfactory, we will reimburse you for the cost of the items listed above (copies of the required documents for reimbursement may be sent via email - jcfarmfed48@bellsouth.net).
Questions?
Contact jcfarmfed48@bellsouth.net or call 205-477-7857.
Download the Foundation Scholarship Application (PDF)
Fillable Application
Download the fillable application, complete it on your phone or computer, save a copy, and email the completed application and all required supporting documents to jcfarmfed48@bellsouth.net.
Download the Fillable Scholarship Application
Backup: Download the Original Signed Scholarship Application