Removing Financial Barriers to Agricultural Education​

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Your support helps shape the daily experience and future success of students pursuing agricultural education in South Carolina. Through Students & Scholarships, the John de la Howe School Foundation invests in the moments and opportunities that matter most, both inside and outside the classroom.

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Donor support strengthens student life by providing access to meals, leadership and enrichment programs, international agricultural travel, student activities, and post-secondary scholarships, ensuring students are prepared, supported, and inspired every step of the way.

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Student Scholarships That Expand Access and Opportunity​

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While tuition is covered, certain costs and opportunities would be out of reach for many families without philanthropic support. Foundation scholarships ensure students can participate fully in both daily life and transformational experiences.

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1. Meal Scholarships Supporting Student Health and Well-Being

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The meal plan is the primary direct cost associated with attending the Governor’s School for Agriculture. Your support:

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• Ensures students have reliable access to daily meals

• Supports focus, health, and academic success

• Reduces financial stress for students and families

Provide Daily Meals for Students →

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2. International Agricultural Travel Scholarships

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Global agriculture requires global understanding. Through donor-funded international travel scholarships, students have studied agriculture in Ireland, France, Italy, and Monaco.

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Your support allows students to:

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• Explore international agricultural systems and practices

• Understand sustainability, land use, and global food production

• Build cultural awareness, confidence, and independence

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Open the World of Agriculture to Students →

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3. College and Post-Secondary Scholarships for Agriculture Students

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Your investment continues beyond graduation. The Foundation awards post-secondary scholarships to alumni pursuing:

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• Agricultural and natural resource degrees

• Technical and workforce training

• Careers connected to agriculture, agribusiness, and leadership

 

Support a Student’s Next Chapter →

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Enhancing the Agricultural Student Experience

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Agricultural education is experiential by design. Donor support strengthens the student experience through programs that build leadership, character, and confidence.

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1. Student Activities and Campus Life Programs

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Your generosity supports:

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• Student activities and engagement initiatives

• Student of the Month and Student of the Year recognition

• Prom and milestone celebrations

• Anti-bullying initiatives and student wellness efforts

• Campus-wide events that foster belonging and pride

Enhance the Student Experience →

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2. Leadership Development, Travel, and Competitive Programs

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Donor support makes possible participation in:

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• FFA travel and competitions

• Shotgun team programs

• Livestock and cow show team scholarships

• FFA pageants and Ag Fest participation

• Summer camps and leadership development experiences

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These programs build teamwork, discipline, responsibility, and leadership.

Develop Student Leaders →

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3. Academic Support for Hands-On Agricultural Learning

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Your support strengthens learning environments through:

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• Environmental & Natural Resources (ENR) curriculum support

• Library resources and instructional materials

• Program-specific enhancements tied to hands-on agricultural education

Strengthen Hands-On Learning →

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Why Supporting Students & Scholarships Matters

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When you invest in Students & Scholarships, you are:

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• Removing financial barriers in a public agricultural school

• Supporting student health, confidence, and well-being

• Providing global agricultural learning experiences

• Strengthening leadership development and engagement

• Preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders in South Carolina

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Your support is not about tuition, it is about access, enrichment, and lasting impact.

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Make an Impact on Students Today →