Introducing Our 2019 Scholarship Winners

The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement has announced the winners of their 2019 scholarship program. It was once again a challenge to narrow it down - over 100 applications were received from talented students located across our five state territory. Below are the eighteen students who were selected to win $10,000 to help them pursue their careers in agriculture.

Congratulations to each of the winners, and we wish you luck as you embark on your career paths! The 2020 scholarship application will be available online on September 27, 2019 at FCFoundationForAg.org. Be sure to follow the #OtherSideofAg on social media for updates!

Laura Antizzo of Ijamsville, Maryland is a senior at Urbana High School and plans to attend Colorado State University in the fall.

Kaitlin Bell of Nottingham, Pennsylvania is a senior at Oxford Area High School and plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall.

Ryan Bollinger of Frederick, Maryland is a senior at Frederick High School and plans to attend West Virginia University in the fall.

Cahlen Cheatham of Myersville, Maryland is a sophomore at Tarleton State University and is the president of the University’s Collegiate FFA Chapter.

Nyah DeValle of Damascus, Maryland is a senior at Damascus High School and plans to attend Georgetown University in the fall.

Emily Griswold of West Chester, Pennsylvania is attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and is president of the University’s Food Animal Club.

Amanda Grube of Manheim, Pennsylvania is a sophomore at Penn State University and a researcher in the Department of Plant Pathology.

Giulianna Kukor of Frederick, Maryland is a freshman at Cornell University, studying animal science.

Karalyn Lonngren of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and is the president of the Christian Veterinary Fellowship.

Justin Petrie of Stephens City, Virginia is a freshman at Virginia Tech, studying agriculture education.

Lesa Ramsburg of Finksburg, Maryland is a senior at Westminster High School and plans to attend North Carolina State University in the fall.

Olivia Richart of North East, Maryland is a junior at Penn State University and is the president of the University’s International Agriculture Club and the Agricultural Student Council.

Jamie Stephan of New Holland, Pennsylvania is a senior at Pequea Valley High School and plans to attend Green Mountain College in the fall.

Arilyn Tegtmeier- Oatman of Holtwood, Pennsylvania is a senior at Penn Manor High School and plans to attend Penn State University in the fall.

Lynne Thomas of Fallston, Maryland is a senior at North Harford High School and plans to attend West Virginia University in the fall.

Andrew Toms of Walkersville, Maryland is attending the University of Baltimore School of Law and is an Agricultural member of the Frederick County Business and Industry Cabinet.

Nathaniel Vincent of Laurel, Delaware is a junior at Harvard University and is the president of the Harvard College of Agriculture Club.

Leslie Webb of Greenwood, Delaware is a senior at Lake Forest High School and plans to attend the University of Delaware in the fall.