Since 1977, the NAFB Foundation has provided financial support and educational opportunities in the form of college scholarships to assist students in pursuit of careers in agricultural communications. Currently the NAFB Foundation offers three annual college scholarships, including two for $4,000, as well as the Glenn Kummerow Memorial Scholarship for $5,000. These scholarships are recognized at the National NAFB Convention, and the winners also receive an expense-paid trip to attend the convention as part of the award.
Scholarships are paid over two semesters. The first half of the funds will be applied to the fall semester 2012, while the second half will be applied to the spring semester 2013. Funds will be paid directly to the college/university once the recipient provides proper documentation outlined below.
Criteria of the NAFB Foundation Scholarship are:
- Applicants must be a junior, senior, or graduate student prior to application deadline and must be enrolled in or transferring to an agricultural communications curriculum with concentration and/or application in broadcast media (this may include Internet/online media distribution)
- Successful completion of application and all supplemental materials
- Remain in “good standing” with school for the duration of semesters scholarship money is to be awarded
- Provide NAFB with a billing statement per semester scholarship money is to be paid
All support materials below must be received under one cover, at the same time:
1. Recorded audio statement (in MP3 or audio cd format), not to exceed 2 minutes, to include:
a. Description of your communications experience to date. Example: writing, editing, radio announcing, public speaking, leadership positions, etc.
b. Explain your reasons for choosing a career in agricultural communications
c. Explain your long-term career goals
d. How you anticipate using electronic communication skills
2. Official academic transcript of college coursework completed
3. Three (3) letters of reference (academic, personal and/or leadership references)
The application and all support materials must be submitted/postmarked to NAFB by May 31, 2012:
NAFB Foundation Scholarship
Attn: Aaron Corbet
P.O. Box 500
1100 Platte Falls Road
Platte City, MO 64079
If you have any questions about the NAFB Foundation Scholarship, please contact:
Aaron Corbet
Phone: 816.431.4032
email: aaron@nafb.com
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