In 2011, Southern AgCredit will award up to 26 scholarships to deserving students. Winners will be announced in May 2011. Scholarship winners will be selected based on school and community involvement, scholastic performance, educational goals and financial needs.

To be eligible to apply, you must be a child, grandchild or spouse of a current Southern AgCredit borrower or be a borrower yourself. Children or grandchildren of the Southern AgCredit Board of Directors or employees are not eligible to apply.

• Scholarships for high school seniors

• Scholarships for college students

• Mr. Jimmie Dick Carter Scholarship (For a student who attends or is planning to attend Mississippi State University)

Selection Criteria

• Scholarship: measured by grades and transcripts (5 points)

• Leadership: measured by positions held in student government, civic and church groups (10 points)

• Extracurricular activities: measured by participation in sports, school and community organizations, as well as work experience (10 points)

• Essay: measured by content and message (25 points)