Ian Hedlund, left, and Cole Miller, right, received MFA scholarships.

Ian Mitchell Hedlund and Cole Allyn Miller, graduating seniors at Fairfax R-3 High School, have each won a $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship. The scholarships were sponsored by Atchison County AGChoice, Fairfax, Missouri.

These scholarships are two of approximately 225 presented this year by the MFA Foundation to help students pursue studies and develop careers that enhance the future of rural America. Scholarships are offered annually in areas where a participating MFA Agri Services Center, MFA Oil Company propane plant, MFA Oil Company bulk plant or other MFA agency is located. Winners are selected by local committees.

Ian is the son of Marisa and Chris Hedlund and plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University.

Cole is the son of Tiffany and Bill Haynes and plans to attend Peru State College.

Since 1965, the MFA Foundation has provided financial assistance to more than 15,000 students.