Maryland Master Farmers C. Rodman Myers, Mehrle Ramsburg, Jr., Franklin S. Gladhill, and DeWalt Willard, Jr. with Community Foundation Trustee Andy Carpel.

Maryland Master Farmers Start Scholarship Fund
at Community Foundation – Applications Accepted through March 1

February 1, 2008: Dedicated to promoting the rich agricultural history of the beautiful State of Maryland and wanting to ensure that future generations will pursue a career in agriculture, members of the Maryland Master Farmers – C. Rodman Myers, Mehrle Ramsburg, Jr., Franklin S. Gladhill, and DeWalt Willard, Jr. – turned to The Community Foundation of Frederick County to establish The Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are available for the 2008-2009 academic year.

With the March 1 deadline for scholarship applications fast approaching, the Master Farmers encourage students interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture or a related field, or farmers interested in coursework to enhance their knowledge of the farming business, to apply.

“Agriculture is integral to the success of the State of Maryland, and its importance in our lives should never be overlooked,” say the Master Farmers. “The Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation will help interested students to become better farmers through education.”

Applying for The Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship is easy. Simply, click here, and download The Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship application. Applications are also available at the Community Foundation’s office at 312 East Church Street, Frederick. Additional information can also be obtained by calling the Community Foundation at 301.695.7660.

Those interested in ensuring the future of agriculture throughout the State of Maryland may make a secure online donation to The Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund.  To do so, click here. Checks may also be made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County and mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701 with the fund’s name inserted in the check’s memo line.

Since 1986, caring, generous citizens have relied upon the credibility and expertise of the Community Foundation to fulfill their charitable dreams. As a leading philanthropic organization, the Community Foundation has awarded over $17 million in scholarships to deserving students and grants to worthy nonprofit organizations.