GreenStone offering up to $60,000 in scholarships for students in agriculture

EAST LANSING, MICH. (January 8, 2024) – GreenStone Farm Credit Services believes investing in the future of agriculture and natural resources is a crucial step towards sustainability in the industry. In 2024, we're doing just that by awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to incoming and current college students pursuing careers in agriculture, timber and natural resources.

Since 2010, GreenStone has awarded more than $435,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students.

Scholarship Opportunities:

GreenStone will award up to $40,000 in scholarships to incoming college freshmen in the amount of $2,000 each to selected students attending a four-year college program and $1,000 each to selected students attending a two-year college program.

The Dave Armstrong Scholarship Program, named after GreenStone's former CEO of 41 years, awards four current college students with a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 each.

Scholarship applicants must reside within GreenStone's territory, which includes Michigan and select counties in northeastern Wisconsin. Applicants must also plan to study in an agricultural-related field, including timber and natural resources, achieve the required academic success and demonstrate leadership in their school, community and agricultural activities.

The deadline to apply for these scholarship opportunities is March 1. Applications and more information can be found at http://www.GreenStoneFCS.com/scholarships.

A PDF version of this press release, along with a photo of GreenStone's corporate office, is attached. Please reach out to me if you would like to set up an interview, need additonal information or if you would like a photo of the branch closest to you.

About GreenStone Farm Credit Services

GreenStone Farm Credit Services, based in East Lansing, Michigan, is Michigan and northeast Wisconsin's largest agricultural lender and the country's sixth largest association in the Farm Credit System. A member-owned cooperative, GreenStone owns and manages over $13 billion in assets and serves 28,000 members with 35 branch locations in Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. More information on GreenStone can be found at http://www.greenstonefcs.com.