Laramie--The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation recently awarded nine college scholarships to the children of Farm Bureau members.

        “Providing opportunities for our members’ children to receive a college education is what the Farm Bureau scholarship program is about,” Wyoming Farm Bureau President Perry Livingston said.  “This year the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation will provide $5,500 in college scholarships to children of Farm Bureau members.  Additionally, most county Farm Bureaus also offer scholarships.”

        The Livingston-King scholarship is valued at $1,500.  The scholarship is given in honor of former state presidents of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Herbert D. Livingston and H.J. King as well as Buddy and Norma Livingston, the parents of WyFB President Perry Livingston.  The scholarship was awarded to Brittany Hamilton, of Weston County.   Brittany is the daughter of Monte and Francie Hamilton.  She will be a senior at the University of Wyoming where she is pursuing a degree in agricultural communication.

          The five Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation scholarships are $500 each.  The recipients are:  Kaitlin Gaukel, of Keeline, the daughter of Kevin and Julie Gaukel; Eilish Hanson, of Dayton, the daughter of Jeb Hanson and Lisa Hanson; Brittany Vigil, of Manderson, the daughter of Michael and Karen Vigil; Maegan Robertson, of Casper, the daughter of Lindsey and Jaimie Robertson; and Trilby Applequist, of Farson, the daughter of Jennifer and Marvin Applequist III.

            The three continuing education scholarships are also $500 each.  The continuing education scholarship recipients must submit at least two years of college transcripts.

The recipients are:  Tyrell Perry, of Sheridan County, the son of Mike and Ruth Perry; Katrina Eisenbarth, of Yoder, the daughter of Lon and Kathy Eisenbarth; and Kaylee Burnett, of Eden, the daughter of James and Jodee Burnett.

            Scholarship applications are due March 1 each year and are available at local county Farm Bureau offices or at www.wyfb.org

             “Congratulations to each of the recipients,” Livingston concluded. “We wish them the best in their continued education endeavors.”

            The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest general agriculture organization.  Nine college scholarships are awarded to the children of Farm Bureau members each year.  Visit www.wyfb.org.