ABAK / Buena S. Bond Memorial Agriculture Scholarship Applications
- Deadline
- Apr 15, 2026
- Amount
- (4) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 per school year
- GPA
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- College
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Other requirements
The AgriBusiness Association of Kentucky’s scholarship program provides funding through an education reimbursement** for undergraduate students from Kentucky who major in agriculture or other agriculture related field. ABAK offers four (4) one-time scholarships in the amount of $1,000 (paid in two equal installments of $500 upon proof of completion of each semester’s studies via OFFICIAL transcript). The scholarships are based on merit as well as financial need.
Description
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must submit the following information prior to the postmark deadline:  A completed copy of the application form  Copy of your most recent official transcript (high school or college)  Copy of Acceptance Letter and/or Proof of Enrollment in postsecondary school  Two required essays (500 words or less). The essay topics are: o Why did you decide to major in agriculture and what do you think the future holds for agriculture in the U.S. and the world? o How will this scholarship impact you financially?  Two letters of recommendation The applicant also must meet the following qualifications: (1) Be accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate in a post-secondary institution (public or private college or university, or vocational technical school) for the fall semester of the upcoming school year. (2) Be a Kentucky resident. (3) Have a declared major in an agricultural related field of study or be accepted into an agricultural study program. (4) Past recipients of the ABAK scholarship are NOT eligible.
Application form
Open application PDF (2026_abak_scholarship_applic.pdf)