Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Announces Scholarships for 2026
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is proud to serve farmers, farm businesses and people who live and work in the small towns and communities in southwest Georgia. Agriculture is a way of life here, and for over 100 years, Farm Credit has played an important role in providing a safe, sound, reliable source of credit to rural America.
To help ensure a bright future for rural communities, as well as the agricultural industry, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit presents several scholarship opportunities. In 2027, the Association will offer:
- Two $1,500 Farm Credit Scholarships
- One $1,500 Technical/Vocational Scholarship
- One $2,000 Scholarship to honor the memory of former colleague, Duane Watson
- One $1,000 Southern Regional Technical College Scholarship to a student enrolled in the Land, Forest, Wildlife Management Technology Program, and
- Two $2,000 ABAC scholarships (Spring and Fall 2027) to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education at the Bainbridge campus
“Investing in the next generation is an important part of our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve,” said Paxton Poitevint, President and CEO of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit. “Through our scholarship program, we’re proud to support students as they pursue their goals and prepare for their futures.”
Applicants will be required to submit a high school transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and a two-page essay. Students must also indicate their primary residence is within the Association’s 21-country territory: Baker, Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Marion, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell, Thomas, Webster.
Public, private, and home-schooled students are all eligible. Applicants will need to visit the Southwest Georgia Farm Credit website (swgafarmcredit.com/scholarships) to download an application or contact their school’s guidance office. Completed applications must be received before or by 5 p.m. on January 30, 2027.