The R. Flake Shaw scholarship program provides an important service to deserving youth in the state who have a desire to further their education and pursue a career path in agriculture.

Twelve students across the state received this year’s Shaw scholarship, North Carolina Farm Bureau’s top academic award. Since it began in 1967, the program has given almost $4 million in scholarship money to agriculture students.

See more: On the Local Level: Young Farmers & Ranchers

Trace Landon Chatham, Alexander County

Lynlee Paige Martin, Anson County

Shelby Lynne Candler, Buncombe County

Hasten Trace Paige, Chatham County

William Jackson Johnson, Clay County

Owen Ray Baldwin, Guilford County

Lanie Carol Durham, Johnston County

Morgan Faith Simpson, Johnston County

Kassidy Makyrina Gross, Lee County

Samantha Grace Durham, Orange County

Eleanor Grace Jackson, Pasquotank County

Lemuel Alexander Coltrane, Randolph County

R. Flake Shaw scholarship winners
Image courtesy of North Carolina Farm Bureau

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NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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