The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. academic scholarship is open to rising junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in majors leading to careers in agricultural education or Extension education. Applications will be reviewed by the MAEF secondary education committee.

The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) will soon be accepting applications for its 2024 Academic Scholarships, providing up to $1,500 in tuition funding to college students.

MAEF Academic Scholarships are open to rising junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in majors leading to careers in agricultural education or Extension education. Qualified candidates should complete and submit their online application by March 25, 2024.

Award announcements will be made by May1, 2024.

All applicants will be notified of the results by the beginning of May. Financial scholarship awards will be sent directly to the educational institutions for deposit in student accounts. Scholarships are nonrenewable. Previous recipients may reapply in consecutive years.

Please see the application and guidelines below:

2024 MAEF Academic Scholarship General Guidelines and Selection Criteria

Purpose

To provide financial assistance to Maryland residents who are rising junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in majors leading to careers in agricultural education or Extension education.

Scholarship Award

o Five or more $1,500 awards annually
o May be awarded more than once to same individual
o Application reviews and awards made by the MAEF Secondary Education Committee

Selection Criteria

Residency
Applicant must be a resident of the State of Maryland

Award Priority
Four-year undergraduate or graduate program leading to teaching certification or an Extension education career in Maryland

MAEF Scholarship Guidelines

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The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) will soon be accepting applications for its 2024 Dr. Ronald J. Seibel Scholarship, providing up to $1,000 in tuition funding to qualified college students.

MAEF’s Dr. Ronald J. Seibel Scholarship is open to students enrolled in two-year or four-year programs leading to careers in agriculture or agriculture education at a qualifying institution. Qualified candidates should complete and submit their online application by March 25, 2024.

Dr. Ronald J. Seibel established this scholarship fund during his lifetime to support students seeking agricultural degrees or certificates. As a former educator and longtime director of the Institute of Applied Agriculture at the University of Maryland, Dr. Seibel was a passionate supporter of agricultural education.

Award announcements will be made by May 1, 2024.

Please see the application and guidelines below:

2024 Seibel Scholarship General Guidelines and Selection Criteria

Purpose

To assist those students requiring financial support who are pursuing a career in agriculture.

Scholarship Award

o One or more $1,000 awards annually

o May be awarded more than once to same individual

o Application reviews and awards made by the MAEF Secondary Education Committee

Selection Criteria

Residency
Applicant must be a resident of the State of Maryland

Qualifying Institutions

• Institute of Applied Agriculture (1st Preference)
• University of Maryland (2nd Preference)
• Other, in or out of state, institutions offering an accredited Agriculture program.

Award Priority – Eligible Agricultural Paths of Study

• Two-year certificate program (1st Preference)
• Four-year undergraduate program with interest in teaching
• Graduate program – continuing teacher education

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Click here to Apply for the 2024 Seibel Scholarship

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