Scholarship Opportunities
The Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture is proud to support students pursuing degrees in agriculture through the Al Christopherson Scholarship, the Paul Stark Memorial Scholarship and the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture Scholarship.
Al Christopherson Scholarship
A prominent Farm Bureau figure, Al Christopherson had more than 30 years of Farm Bureau leadership. He served as president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau for 17 vice president for 10 years, and was also a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. He and Diane were also active at the local and state levels in a variety of roles working to advance agriculture.
Paul Stark Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship memorializes Paul Stark, a former MN Farm Board Member. Paul passed away as a result of a farm accident in 2014. He believed deeply in the future of agriculture and invested in those who wanted to pursue its careers. This scholarship not only honors Stark but serves as a reminder for the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture to continue to provide opportunities for Farm Safety awareness for our members.
Al Christopherson Scholarship
Who is Eligible?
- Any person who is a Farm Bureau member or qualifies under their family's membership
- Is enrolled in an accredited school and is going into their junior or senior year of college, last year of area vocational technical institute or graduate work
- Is enrolled in an agriculture, conservation or forestry-related program
How are they awarded?
- Based on involvement, leadership and agricultural interest
- Description of the applicant's interest in agriculture, conservation, or forestry related field
- Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
Paul Stark Memorial Scholarship
Who is Eligible?
- Any person who is a Farm Bureau member or qualifies as a member under their family's membership
- Is enrolled in an accredited school and is going into their freshman or sophomore year of college or vocational technical institute
- Is majoring in an agriculture, conservation or forestry-related field
How are they awarded?
- Based on involvement, leadership and agricultural interest
- Description of the applicant's interest in agriculture, conservation, or forestry related field
- Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher