Will Putnam Young Farmer & Rancher Scholarship

This scholarship is for Polk County high school seniors who are pursuing a career in the agriculture industry.

2024 Will Putnam YF&R Scholarship recipients

First Place Recipient: Charleigh Wood
Second Place Recipient: Hannah Ogburn
Third Place Recipient: Kyndal Sowell

2025 Will Putnam YF&R Scholarship Information

• Topic: A typed essay of not more than 500 words explaining, “Why I want a career in agriculture.” Please include your college plans and any other career-related activities in which you will be participating in the essay.
• Application Deadline: Applications must be emailed to Carole McKenzie, at [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 838, Bartow, FL 33831 by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 9th, 2025

Follow the link below for a copy of the scholarship application.