Legacy Ag Credit Scholarship Program

Legacy Ag Credit Scholarship Program

The goal of the Legacy Ag Credit scholarship program is to empower northeast Texas youth involved in various ways in agriculture and agribusiness to become tomorrow’s industry leaders. Our program is designed to offer financial assistance for graduating high school seniors who achieve academic excellence and have a deep passion for agriculture.

Scholarship Amount

In 2025, Legacy Ag Credit will award a total of $20,000 to seven local graduates:

  • 1 x $5,000
  • 6 x $2,500

Scholarship Eligibility (please read carefully)

  1. You must be a high school senior scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2025.
  2. You must live in one of Legacy Ag Credit’s 10-county territories: Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Hopkins, Kaufman, Marion, Rains, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood.
  3. You must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. (Please submit a high school transcript.)
  4. You must be considered a full-time student in fall 2025.

Note: While we prefer applicants that are pursuing agricultural degrees, we welcome all students to apply for a Legacy Ag Credit scholarship. Children and grandchildren of employees and directors are not eligible.

Completed applications must be submitted by March 21, 2025.

Questions about the scholarship program may be directed to scholarships＠legacyaca.com or call 866-885-3522. 

Legacy Ag Credit Scholarship Application

Are you a member of FFA or 4-H?*
Have you applied to a college/university?*
Have you been accepted?*
Have you attached a current transcript?*

Essay Question

 

 

What involvement have you had in agriculture and how do you think that has benefited and shaped who you are today?

 

  • Not to exceed 1,000 words
  • Must be typed
  • Must be double spaced
  • Must be .pdf format