DUE APRIL 15

The Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund was founded on April 29, 1952 by a group of prominent countians to promote interest in the study of agriculture, family and consumer science, environmental sciences or natural resources in an accredited full four-year college or an accredited two-year technical institute.

About the Ag Scholarship Fund

This fund awards scholarships to students (both graduate and undergraduate students) attending an accredited four-year college or two year technical school.  Each year the general scholarship fund awards two to three $1,000 scholarships.  The committee also works with local organizations and farm families to offer additional scholarships.  These scholarships are listed below.

 

For a fillable version of the application click on title: 

2025 Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Application

 

Making Donations:

The Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund is a tax exempt, charitable, non-profit organization.  All donations are tax deductible.  Mail your contribution to Rita Woodard, 4045 Russell Road, Dorset, Ohio 44032  Please make checks payable to the Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship fund. Click here to access the donation letter. More information about the scholarship fund can be received by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 or by emailing ashtabulacountyagscholarship@gmail.com.

Available Scholarships this year:

Up to $3,000 will be awarded from the Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund Scholarship to Ashtabula County students enrolled in agriculture, natural resources, family & consumer sciences, environmental sciences OR a degree of their choice coming from an Ag background OR 3 years of 4-H or FFA involvement.

The $1,000 Ashtabula County Holstein Club Scholarships shall be awarded to deserving Ashtabula County students coming from a commercial dairy farm enrolled in two-year technical institute or four-year college. May also have work experience on a dairy farm Recipient must work one shift at Holstein Club Milkshake Booth during fair

The $1,000 Allan C. Jerome Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to an Ashtabula County student enrolled in agriculture, natural resources, family & consumer sciences, or environmental sciences.  It is the wish of the donors that first preference be given to graduates of the Pymatuning Valley School District.

The $1,000 Kellogg Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to a student who has at least completed their freshmen year of a two year technical or four year undergraduate college program in the study of production agriculture, dairy science, or farm management. This scholarship is given in the memory of David Lee, W.H., David W., and Pauline Kellogg.

The $1,000 Lester C. Marrison Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving Ashtabula County student enrolled in agriculture, natural resources, or family & consumer sciences.  Secondary preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in education.

At least one $1,000 Service-Jerome Scholarship shall be awarded to a student studying agriculture, natural resources, family & consumer sciences, or environmental sciences at The Ohio State University or the Agricultural Technical Institute.  It is the wish of the donors that applicants from the Pymatuning Valley School system be given 1st choice; Grand Valley Local Schools, 2nd choice; Jefferson Area Schools, 3rd choice; and all other districts, 4th choice. 

The $1,000 Harold and Dick Springer Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving Ashtabula County student enrolled in any degree of their choice: Agriculture, Medical, and Educational degree areas of study highly encouraged.

Two $1,000 Centerra Co-op Scholarships shall be awarded to an Ashtabula County student enrolled in either a four year college or an accredited two year technical institute. The family must derive a portion of their income from farming.

The $1,000 Christopher L. Zaebst Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to an Ashtabula County Student enrolled in an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree OR accredited technical school studying an area of their choice. Preference is to a family who derives a portion of their income from dairy, or another source of production ag (crops or livestock). A student who successfully completed a 4-H or FFA livestock project for 3 or more consecutive years is also eligible. If the student maintains a 3.5 grade average (by proof of transcript) during the award year, an additional $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to the student.

The $1,000 Prochko Family Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to an Ashtabula County student enrolled in agriculture, veterinarian sciences, or environmental sciences.  It is the wish of the donors that first preference be given to graduates of the Jefferson Area School District or for a student whose family derives their income from a dairy farm.

The $1,000 Janice K. Eldred Memorial Schoarship shall be awarded to deserving Ashtabula County ATECH student who will be attending a 2 or 4 year college. 

The $1000 Gail & Maxine McMurray Scholarship shall be awarded to an Ashtabula County student who is enrolled and persuing a 2 or 4 year degree in any Agriculture Field, Agriculture or Home Economics Education, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Sciences, Horticulture, Teaching or Environmental Sciences. Preference to a student who was in FFA or Ag classes in High School.

The $1,000 Lautanen Family 4-H Scholarship shall be awarded to a student who is or was an Ashtabula County 4-H member for a minimum of 5 years. The student must demonstrate outstanding achievement in 4-H project work, outstanding leadership qualities, above average scholastic record, and a record of community service.

The $1,000 Fetters Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to an Ashtabula County Student enrolled in an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree OR accredited technical school  or trade school studying an area of their choice. It is the wish of the donors that applicants from Pymatuning Valley School system be given 1st choice; Jefferson Area Schools, 2nd choice ; Grand Valley Local Schools, 3rd choice; and all other districts, 4th choice.