PCBC offers agricultural scholarships

Metro Wire Staff

The Portage County Business Council is now accepting applications for the 2020 Agri-Business Scholarships.

The $1,000 scholarships will be presented at the American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet on March 9, held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point.

To be considered for the scholarships, applications must be a Portage Co. resident, a high school senior accepted at an accredited higher education institution, and be enrolled as a full-time student in an agricultural-related field.

Since 1990, the PCBC has awarded over $32,000 in scholarships to 75 students.

To apply, contact the Portage County Business Council, 5501 Vern Holmes Dr., at 715-344-1940 or www.portagecountybiz.com.

Applications must be completed and returned to the PCBC on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.