NRRF, Farm Bureau scholarship targets non-traditional students

    From EMT training to a nursing degree and other college credits, non-traditional students are getting the support to obtain their educational goals with the Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Max and Eric Brown.
     “Vibrant rural communities are critical to the success of agriculture and all of Nebraska. This scholarship supports individuals who are committed to making a difference in rural Nebraska,” said Megahn Schafer, executive director at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation.
    The foundation is accepting applications for its 2023 scholarships and will award up to $2,500 to non-traditional students, age 25 or older, living in Nebraska’s rural communities.
    Applicants must be pursuing an education in Nebraska including, but not limited to, community college, technical school or training programs.
     Past winners have demonstrated their commitment to the future of agriculture and rural towns. Past recipients serve their communities as educators, EMTs, nurses and more, while contributing to their farm and ranch operations.
     “What is great about this scholarship is that it is so flexible and can support many kinds of education and training. We urge people to spread the word about this scholarship and encourage people to apply,” Schafer said.
     Max and Eric Brown spent their careers serving rural Nebraska, and this scholarship promotes their vision of continued success across the state, she added.
     Applications are due Aug. 1. More information and the online application can be found at nefbfoundation.org/scholar ships/.