An integral part of fulfilling Farm Bureau’s mission is to make leadership development available to our members. We feel that education is an important component of leadership. Providing opportunities for our future leaders to obtain an education is important to us. We are proud to offer the following to our members.

R. Flake Shaw University Scholarship provides $4,000.00 per year for four years. R. Flake Shaw Community College Scholarship provides $1,000.00 per year for two years. Cecil McClure Memorial Scholarship provides $500.00 per year for four years. Bladen County Farm Bureau Scholarship provides $1,500.00 per year. Applicants may apply through Bladen County Farm Bureau, contact person Tammy Guyton (910)645-2042. Eligibility requirements for the scholarship will be based on (1) financial need; (2) satisfactory scholastic record; (3) leadership potential; and (4) good character. Applicant must enroll in Agriculture or in an agriculturally related field. Application must be completed and returned by March 1, 2016 to Bladen County Farm Bureau.