Scholarships

Small Farmers Conference Scholarships are offered annually to individuals to deter some of the costs associated with travelling to the conference. To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must be a Mississippi small farmer or rancher, woman in farm families, or have an interest in becoming an entrepreneur. Those who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applying is February 28, 2011. There are a limited number of scholarships. If after the deadline date, there are scholarships remaining, they will be awarded on a first-come first –serve basis.

Apply on-line for the scholarship, by completing the following form by slelecting SFC2011 conference.

If you have trouble applying online, please download the scholarship form in PDF format by clicking here and mail the filled scholarship form to the following address:

ASU Small Farmers Conference 2011
233 E. Hamilton Street ♦ Jackson MS 39202

For more information contact Myra C. Bryant at 601-354-2750

Note: We are not taking anymore scholarship applications. Please don't apply.


Demographics:
Conference:

First Name:	Last Name:

Organization:

Your Address:

City:	State: Zip Code:

Phone:	Fax: Email:

	Please Check Below all that applies

	Are you currently farming?

	Are you interested in starting a farming enterprise?

	Have you received a scholarship to attend this conference?
	within the past three consecutive years?

	Are you available to attend the entire conference?

	In your own words, what does attending this conference mean to you?



	Please check the following boxes:
	I understand that this scholarship is for those who cannot afford the conference without assistance
	This scholarship covers only room and board, I understand I am responsible for my registration. ($35 for individuals and $50 for husband/wife.) Lunch is provided
	Any expenses incurred over and above the scholarship, will be the responsibility of the scholarship recipient
	I will notify the conference chairperson immediately upon finding that I can’t attend
	I fully understand that I must participate in all conference meetings and workshops