SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Click here for application

Coop Country Stores in Fruita, Nucla and Palisade are offering scholarships to area high school graduates. Scholarship awards can range from $500 to $5,000. Many scholarships are available. Candidates must complete the application and a written essay and have an acceptable GPA. The scholarships can be used for any agriculture related advanced education. Our intent is to help today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders in agriculture by offering financial assistance to help develop and sustain the agriculture industry in America. All applications must be received by April 1, 2012 and interviews with selected candidates will be conducted during the month of April. The Fruita Co-op was founded in 1937 and has Co-op Country Stores in Fruita, Nucla and Palisade and has over 7,000 member-owners living and working throughout Western Colorado. Applications may be found at any of our Coop Country Store locations or at your school counselor’s office, or by clicking here. Contact: Mark Liff at mark@fruitacoop.com or Alex Kamas at alex@fruitacoop.com for more information.