Ohio Farmers Union offers two scholarship contests for Farmers Union young people to assist them in pursuing a post-secondary education

Virgil Thompson Memorial Scholarship

OFU’s Virgil Thompson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by OFU Diversified Insurance Services, awards $1000 to the winner and $500 to two runner-ups. Any member of Ohio Farmers Union who is enrolled as a full-time college sophomore, junior or senior student is eligible to apply to this essay contest.

• Click here for 2012 Thompson Scholarship Instructions
• Click here for 2012 Thompson Scholarship Form

Joseph Fichter Scholarship

The Joseph Fichter Scholarship Contest awards $1000 to the winner and $250 to two runner-ups. Any member of Ohio Farmers Union who is a high school junior or senior, or enrolled as a college freshman is eligible to apply to this essay contest.

• Click here for 2012 Fichter Scholarship Instructions
• Click here for 2012 Fichter Scholarship Form

NFU Scholarships

Stanley Moore National Scholarships

Each year, several $1,000 scholarships are awarded to Farmers Union members enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university. Click here to view scholarship application.

Hubert K. Seymour Scholarship

Each year, one $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Click here to view scholarship application.