Scholarships
Humboldt County Farm Bureau Scholarships
If you are a Humboldt County High School graduate and are interested in applying for a scholarship through the Humboldt County Farm Bureau, click on either the First Time Application or Renewal Application and follow directions provided.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2023
Scholarship Applications are currently closed. They will reopen January 2023
MULTIPLE scholarships in the following funds are available and include:
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Henri & Lanette Rousseau Memorial Scholarship
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Sterling F. Paddock Memorial Scholarship
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Gene Whitney Forestry Production Scholarship
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Humboldt County Wool Growers Scholarship
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The FARM FUND Farm Bureau Scholarship
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Ike Moxon Ag Scholarship Fund
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Cottrell Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Gene & Betty Senestraro Fund
Henri & Lanette Rousseau Memorial Scholarship
The Henri and Lanette Rousseau Memorial Scholarship was established by the late Lanette Rousseau to provide educational opportunities for graduates from Humboldt County High Schools to pursue a field of Agriculture, Science, Education or Vocational Education. Henri and Lanette Rousseau were life long members of the Farm Bureau and both were active on the Board of Directors. In 1996, the Rousseau Estate provided a partnership between the Humboldt Area Foundation and the Humboldt County Farm Bureau for this scholarship program. Multiple scholarships are awarded and vary in size from $400 to $1,200. Humboldt County Farm Bureau and the Humboldt Area Foundation are proud to be partners in this exceptional scholarship program.
Qualifications:
• Major or minor must be in agriculture, agricultural related fields, science, or teaching.
• Graduate from a Humboldt County High School.
• May be a continuing college student who graduated from a Humboldt County High School within 7 years.
• Full time student attending an accredited junior college, four-year college, or vocational school.
• Scholarships are limited to FOUR years per student.
Henri & Lanette Rousseau
Gene Whitney Production Forestry Scholarship
The Humboldt County Farm Bureau is proud to offer a College Scholarship for students pursuing a career in Production Forestry or a Natural Resource which provides support to the Forest Production Industry.
Multiple scholarship may be awarded and vary in size.
Qualifications:
• Major or minor must be in agriculture, agricultural related fields, science, or teaching.
• Graduate from a Humboldt County High School.
• May be a continuing college student who graduated from a Humboldt County High School within 7 years.
• Full time student attending an accredited junior college, four-year college, or vocational school.
• Scholarships are limited to FOUR years per student.
Sterling F. Paddock Memorial Scholarship
The Sterling F. Paddock Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009. Mr. Paddock grew up in Kneeland, CA and spent most of his life as a caretaker /cowboy on ranches in Humboldt County. Emphasis of this scholarship will be for vocational education and students attending College of the Redwoods. Multiple scholarships will be awarded and vary in size.
Qualifications:
• Major or minor must be in Agriculture, Agricultural related fields, Vocational Training or General Ed with the intent to pursue agriculture as a career.
• Graduate from a Humboldt County High School attending College of the Redwoods or
a College or University.
• May be a continuing college student who graduated from a Humboldt County High School.
• Full time student (12 Units)
Sterling F. Paddock
Gene Whitney Production Forestry Scholarship
The Humboldt County Wool Growers Association was established in the early 1920’s.
While the sheep population in Humboldt County has dropped, the Association is still dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the industry which includes meat, wool and pelts for textiles, and milk from an emerging dairy-sheep industry.
Scholarship amounts will vary.
Qualifications:
• Major or minor must be in Agriculture with consideration given to experience in sheep, livestock, or wool production.
• Graduate from a Humboldt County High School.
• May be a continuing college student who graduated from a Humboldt County High School within 7 years.
• Full time student attending an accredited junior college, four-year college, or vocational school.
The FARM FUND Farm Bureau Scholarship
The FARM FUND scholarship was established in 2017 by an anonymous donor that was a past scholarship recipient.
Qualifications:
• Major or minor must be in Agriculture, Agricultural related fields, Vocational Training or General Ed with the intent to pursue agriculture as a career.
• Graduate from a Humboldt County High School attending College of the Redwoods or a College or University.
• May be a continuing college student who graduated from a Humboldt County High School.
• Full time student (12 Units)
Ike Moxon Ag Scholarship Fund
The Ike Moxon Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018. This fund was established by an estate gift from Isaac Leland Moxon, Jr. to benefit agricultural students in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. Born to Humboldt County Pioneers, Ike grew up on the family dairy. He attended Arcata schools and completed an engineering program at Humboldt State before entering the military. He served during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, European Theater Ribbon with two Campaign Service Stars and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service. Upon his military discharge, Ike returned to Arcata and joined his father in the dairy business on Arcata Bottom. He spent 71 years in agriculture and was proud of his role in helping agriculture students with educational opportunities through the Humboldt County Farm Bureau scholarship programs.
Ike was a strong supporter of Humboldt County Farm Bureau and served as a Board member for many years.
Emphasis of this scholarship will be towards students majoring in the Agriculture fields.
Multiple scholarships may will be awarded and vary in size.
Humboldt County Farm Bureau and the Humboldt Area Foundation are partners in this scholarship program.
Qualifications:
• Major or minor must be in Agriculture, Agricultural related fields, Vocational Training or General Ed with the intent to pursue agriculture as a career.
• Graduate from a Humboldt / Del Norte County High School and plan to/are attending College of the Redwoods, a Four Year College/University, or trade school.
• May be a continuing college student who graduated from a Humboldt/Del Norte County High School.
• Full time student (12 Units)
• Member of the Humboldt County Farm Bureau
COTTRELL FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Cottrell Family Memorial Scholarship Fund is offered in partnership with the Humboldt Area Foundation.
The Fund was started at the request of C. Graham Cottrell who was raised on the Cottrell Ranch in Bridgeville, Humboldt County.
He learned respect for the beauty of the land and the abundance of natural resources available.
The Cottrell Family established this fund at the request of C. Graham Cottrell as a memorial honoring their parents, Everett M. & Barbara G Cottrell and their Aunt Helen Cottrell Larson.
It now includes C. Graham Cottrell himself.
It was Graham’s wish that any student receiving a scholarship from this fund keep in mind the importance of protecting our natural resources while working in harmony with landowners who strive to do the same.
There will be two $1,000 scholarships awarded. Candidates described by the following criteria are eligible:
Qualifications:
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Origin: Humboldt County
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Level: Graduating High School and Current Undergraduate Students
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GPA: Minimum 2.5 GPA
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Destination: Any vocational/technical school, community college (2-year) or university (4 year)
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Enrollment: Full Time (12 or more units)
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Field of Study: Vocational/Technical (diesel mechanics, heavy equipment operator etc.), Forestry
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Natural Resource or related fields of study.
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Financial Need: Not considered.
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Students may re-apply.
Gene & Betty Senestraro Fund Scholarship
Gene Senestraro is the founding member of the Farm Bureau Scholarship Program and has served as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee since its inception.
This Scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to attend college in the Animal Science / Production Agriculture Fields and return to Humboldt County to start their career and be part of our local Agriculture Community.
There will be up to two $3,000 Scholarships awarded to a High School Senior or a continuing College student who expresses interest in returning to Humboldt County to work in production agriculture.
Qualifications:
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Major or minor must be in Agriculture or Agriculture related fields.
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Graduate from a Humboldt County High School and plan to/are attending College of the Redwoods, a four year College or University or a trade school.
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May be a continuing college student who graduated from a Humboldt County High School
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Must be a full-time student (12 units or more) and a Humboldt County Farm Bureau Agriculture member.
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In your cover letter, must express your intent to return to Humboldt County after your college education and establish a career in production agriculture.