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AFR/OFU Awards Scholarships to Oklahoma Youth
Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:47:22 CST
Twenty-three scholarship recipients were recognized at the American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) 110th State Convention Feb. 13. Each year, AFR/OFU awards the Incoming Freshman State Scholarship and the Continuing Education to deserving youth across the state.
"As an organization, we are committed to the future of the agricultural industry in Oklahoma," said AFR/OFU President Terry Detrick. "We are proud to provide not only opportunities for growth and personal development, but also financial support for tomorrow's industry leaders. I encourage students statewide to apply for this year's scholarships."
This year's recipients of the AFR/OFU Incoming Freshman Scholarship are Megan DeVuyst, Morrison; Michael Larson, Tecumseh; Courtney Jackson, Ringling; Jacob Grossnicklaus, Ninnekah; Lacie Underwood, Tecumseh; Kellan Hostetler, Billings; Bethany Harder, Battiest; Ryan Danker, Wellston; Gatlin Squires, Kingfisher; Jarred Strate, Fairmont.
Recipients of the AFR/OFU Continuing Education Scholarship are Trent Boles, Asher; Micaela Danker, Wellston; Morgan Hannabass, Indiahoma; Darcey Kliewer, Thomas; Bailey Kliewer, Thomas; Kalli Kliewer, Thomas; Denton Lowe, Amber; Desiree Masterson, Spiro; Tyler Schaithman, Garber; Barrett Powell, Meno; Kayla Smith, Haworth; Lindsey Underwood, Tecumseh; and Whitney Wilkinson, Cement.
Scholarship applications are selected by the AFR/OFU Scholarship Committee based on knowledge of the organization, AFR/OFU involvement, leadership activities, scholastic achievement and financial need. To be eligible for either scholarship, applications must have attended a minimum of two years of the AFR/OFU Senior Leadership Summit. They must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be an AFR Insurance policyholder.
AFR/OFU's annual state scholarships are available to qualified students in all 77 Oklahoma counties. Students are eligible to apply for the AFR/OFU Incoming Freshman State Scholarship during their senior year of high school. Students may then apply for the AFR/OFU Continuing Education State Scholarship throughout their undergraduate career. Both previous and first-time applications are eligible for the AFR/OFU Continuing Education Scholarship.
Scholarship recipients are announced June of each year and are recognized the following February during the annual AFR/OFU convention. This year's application deadline is April 15. For more information on AFR/OFU scholarship opportunities or other AFR/OFU Youth Program projects, contact AFR/OFU Youth & Education Coordinator Blaire Boyer at (405)218-5561 or bboyer@afrmic.com.
Affiliated with Oklahoma Farmers Union, AFR was established in 1905 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City. The organization is actively supportive of Oklahoma's agricultural industry and rural population, and provides educational, legislative and cooperative programs across the state. AFR Insurance provides automobile, home, farm and life insurance with an emphasis on quality products and exceptional customer service. Available statewide, AFR Insurance is recognized as a leading domestic insurance carrier in the state of Oklahoma
Photo: 2015 AFR/OFU State Scholarship Recipients at the 2015 AFR/OFU State Convention held Feb. 13 at the Embassy Suites in Norman, OK
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