Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships

Florida 

Name: AgVocator Scholarship

Association(s): Farm Credit of Northwest Florida

Amount: Up to $20,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Scholarship opens November 1, 2024. Must be a high school senior in good academic standing or high school graduate within the prior 2 years who otherwise meets all standards.  One scholarship for $20,000 and two scholarships for $2,000 each. Please note, the applicant must live within the Association’s chartered territory in Northwest Florida. For more information please visit: https://www.farmcredit-fl.com/scholarships . 

Georgia  

Name: Duane Watson Scholarship for Exceptional Character in Agriculture

Association(s): Southwest Georgia Farm Credit

Amount: $2000  |  Deadline: January 15, 2025

The Duane Watson Scholarship for Exceptional Character in Agriculture was created in honor of the late Duane Watson, who measured the value of the life he lived, by helping others. Southwest Georgia Farm Credit will award one $2,000 scholarship. Selection will be based on the applicant’s record of extracurricular activities, scholastic achievement and demonstration of exceptional character in agriculture. Applicant must be high school seniors and plan to attend a two- or four-year college on a full-time basis. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in agriculture, crop production, livestock production, crop and soil science, agricultural technology, agricultural research, sustainable agriculture, or agribusiness.

Name: Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Scholarship

Association(s): Southwest Georgia Farm Credit

Amount: $1500  |  Deadline: January 15, 2025

Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students who show a record of scholastic achievement and who, through their extracurricular activities, exemplify community spirit. Scholarship winners are chosen based on overall achievement and accomplishments. Applicant must be high school seniors and plan to attend a two- or four-year college on a full-time basis. Applicant must be pursuing a career path in agriculture sciences, animal biology, chemistry, business, accounting, finance, communications, etc. with an interest in a career that is essential to sustaining infrastructure in our small towns and communities. 

Name: Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Technical Scholarship

Association(s): Southwest Georgia Farm Credit

Amount: $1500  |  Deadline: January 15, 2025

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to students or GED graduate wishing to gain a certificate, credential, or two-year degree in the following fields: welding, carpentry, construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, automotive, transportation, healthcare, etc. Scholarship winners are chosen based on overall achievement and accomplishments. Applicant must be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent. Applicant must be pursuing a career path in a technical or vocational trade. 

Name: Southwest Georgia Farm Credit HBCU Scholarship

Association(s): Southwest Georgia Farm Credit

Amount: $2000  |  Deadline: January 15, 2025

One $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who shows a record of scholastic achievement and who, through his/her extracurricular activities, exemplifies community spirit. Scholarship winner will be chosen based on overall achievement and accomplishments. Applicant must be a high school senior who has received an official letter of acceptance to a two- or four-year HBCU or a current dual enrollment student of an HBCU. Applicant must be pursuing a career path in agriculture sciences, animal biology, chemistry, business, accounting, finance, communications, etc. with an interest in a career that is essential to sustaining infrastructure in our small towns and communities.

Kentucky

Name: Eldon Heathcott and David Leonard Memorial Scholarships 

Association(s): River Valley AgCredit

Amount: $7500  |  Deadline: Varies

River Valley AgCredit will award a total of $7,500 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year for the West Region and a total of $7,500 in scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year for the East Region.

Scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an accredited university in each area designated, as well as students currently enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an accredited university in each area designated. The committee has the authority to designate the scholarships as they deem necessary.

Maryland

Name: Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarship

Association(s): Colonial Farm Credit

Amount: Varies  |  Deadline: Varies

Recipients must reside in one of the counties served by Colonial Farm Credit. For more information about scholarship eligibility criteria and endowment information, please view our scholarship information. All applications are due March 1st of every year.  For a list of items needed for your scholarship submission, please view the Application Checklist. *Please note that SAT/ACT scores are not required and can be submitted as additional information if you have taken them.

North Carolina

Name: FFA & 4-H Scholarship

Association(s): AgCarolina Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $1,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Up to six (6) FFA and 4-H $1,000 scholarships will be available each year to an active FFA or 4-H student that is a graduating high school senior residing in the counties served by AgCarolina Farm Credit. Additionally, the applicant must be currently active in FFA or 4-H. Applicant must meet  the academic requirement of a  minimum 3.0 GPA on an un-weighted scale and maintain a 3.0 GPA on an un-weighted scale to continue to receive the scholarship each year. Additionally, the applicant must be accepted in a college or university program as a full-time undergraduate student.

Name: HBCU and Historically Minority-Serving Institutions

Association(s): AgCarolina Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $1,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Up to two (2) $1000 to either a high school senior that has been accepted in, or a current college student within, an HBCU or a Historically Minority-Serving Institution within North Carolina. Applicant must meet the academic requirement of a minimum 3.0 GPA on an un-weighted scale.

Name: High School At-Large Scholarship

Association(s): AgCarolina Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $2,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Up to twelve (12) $1,000 scholarships will be available each year to a high school senior. Applicant must reside in, or be connected to an agricultural operation  in, a county served by AgCarolina Farm Credit and must be the child or grandchild of an AgCarolina Farm Credit member. Applicant must meet  the academic requirement of a  minimum 3.0 GPA on an un-weighted scale.  Additionally, the applicant must be accepted in a college or university program as a full-time undergraduate student.

Name: NC A&T University

Association(s): AgCarolina Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $1,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Up to four (4) $1,000 scholarships will be available each year to currently enrolled college students that are a child or grandchild of an AgCarolina member. Applicant must meet the academic requirement of a minimum 3.0 GPA on an un-weighted scale. Additionally, the applicant must be accepted in a college or university program as a full-time undergraduate student. For this scholarship, applicants will apply through NC A&T University. 

Name: NC Community College

Association(s): AgCarolina Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $750 |  Deadline: Varies

Up to six (6) $750 scholarships will be available each year to those either about to attend, or currently enrolled within, a North Carolina Community College. The applicant must be a child or grandchild of an AgCarolina member. Applicant must meet the academic requirement of a minimum 3.0 GPA on an un-weighted scale.  

Name: NC State Agricultural Institute

Association(s): AgCarolina Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $750 |  Deadline: Varies

Up to six (6) $750 scholarships will be available each year to those either about to attend, or currently enrolled within, the N.C. State Agricultural Institute. For this scholarship, applicants will apply through the NC State Agricultural Institute. 

Name: North Carolina State University

Association(s): AgCarolina Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $1,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Up to five (5) $2,000 scholarships will be available each year to currently enrolled college students that are a child or grandchild of an AgCarolina member. Applicant must meet the academic requirement of a minimum 3.0 GPA on an un-weighted scale. Additionally, the applicant must be accepted in a college or university program as a full-time undergraduate student. For this scholarship, applicants will apply through N.C. State University. 

Name: Scholarships for the College of Ag and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University

Association(s): AgSouth Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $2,500  |  Deadline: Varies

Four scholarships, $2,500 each, will be awarded for the upcoming academic year. Recipients must be enrolled in an agriculture-related degree program and be a child or grandchild of a AgSouth Farm Credit member. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the North Carolina State University academic affairs office after you have been admitted. You will need to complete a university financial aid application. 

Contact NCSU CALS for information regarding this scholarship.

Name: Scholarships for the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina A&T University

Association(s): AgSouth Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $2,500  |  Deadline: Varies

Four scholarships, $2,500 each, will be awarded for the upcoming academic year. Recipients must be enrolled in an agriculture-related degree. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the North Carolina A&T academic affairs office after you have been admitted. You must complete a university financial aid application.

Contact the Office of Career Services at North Carolina A & T University for information regarding this scholarship.

Name: Scholarships for the Agriculture Division of the University of Mount Olive

Association(s): AgSouth Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $2,500  |  Deadline: Varies

Four scholarships, $2,500 each, will be awarded for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships shall be for four-year or two-year undergraduate students. Recipients must be enrolled in an agriculture-related degree. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the University of Mount Olive Financial Aid Office after you have been admitted. You must complete a university financial aid application.

Name: University of Mount Olive

Association(s): AgCarolina Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $1,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Up to four (4) $1,000 scholarships will be available each year to currently enrolled college students that are a child or grandchild of an AgCarolina member. Applicant must meet the academic requirement of a minimum 3.0 GPA on an un-weighted scale. Additionally, the applicant must be accepted in a college or university program as a full-time undergraduate student. For this scholarship, applicants will apply through University of Mount Olive. 

Ohio

Name: Joe Leiser Memorial AgCredit, ACA Scholarship Program 

Association(s): AgCredit

Amount: Up to $3,000  |  Deadline: June 30, 2025

Educational scholarships are awarded to students who are furthering their education through attendance at a college or university and have selected an agriculture or community supported degree program. Community supported degree programs include but are not limited to medical services, public services, computer programming, application development, surveying, accounting, communications and the ag-tech industry. Scholarships are awarded annually to individuals who exhibit an aptitude for learning and a desire for self-improvement through education. 

South Carolina

Name: College of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson University

Association(s): AgSouth Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $2,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Two scholarships, $2,000 each, will be awarded for the upcoming academic year. Recipients must be enrolled in an agriculture-related degree.  If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the academics office here. 

Name: SC State University

Association(s): AgSouth Farm Credit

Amount: Up to $2,000  |  Deadline: Varies

Two scholarships, $2,000 each, will be awarded for the upcoming academic year. Recipients must be enrolled in an agriculture-related degree.  If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the academics office here. 

Tennessee

Name: Eldon Heathcott and David Leonard Memorial Scholarships 

Association(s): River Valley AgCredit

Amount: $7500  |  Deadline: Varies

River Valley AgCredit will award a total of $7,500 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year for the West Region and a total of $7,500 in scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year for the East Region.

Scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an accredited university in each area designated, as well as students currently enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an accredited university in each area designated. The committee has the authority to designate the scholarships as they deem necessary.

Virginia

Name: Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarship

Association(s): Colonial Farm Credit

Amount: Varies  |  Deadline: Varies

Recipients must reside in one of the counties served by Colonial Farm Credit. For more information about scholarship eligibility criteria and endowment information, please view our scholarship information. All applications are due March 1st of every year.  For a list of items needed for your scholarship submission, please view the Application Checklist. *Please note that SAT/ACT scores are not required and can be submitted as additional information if you have taken them.

Name: Agricultural Career Enhancement (ACE) Grant Program 

Association(s): Farm Credit of the Virginias

Amount: Up to $10,000  |  Deadline: Application period closed October 1, 2024 (next cycle typically opens annually)

Supports postsecondary programs in agricultural sciences, ag tech, education, agribusiness, and more within Farm Credit of the Virginias’ 96-county territory. Open to institutions serving that region. Learn more.

Name: Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program 

Association(s): Farm Credit of the Virginias

Amount: Up to $10,000  |  Deadline: June 30, 2025

Provides funding to nonprofits and charitable organizations that support ag-related efforts, food security, youth, veteran services, and more. Must serve within Farm Credit of the Virginias’ 96-county region. Learn more.

Arizona

Name: Western AgCredit Stockholder & Daniel Anderson Memorial Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Five $2,500 awards & one $3,000 Daniel Anderson Memorial  |  Deadline: Varies

Available annually to stockholders and children of bona-fide stockholders of Western AgCredit. See details and eligibility at Western AgCredit Scholarships.

Name: Utah FFA Association Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Two $2,500 awards (one in partnership with IFA)  |  Deadline: Varies

Scholarships to members of the Utah FFA Association. Candidates apply through local FFA chapters; interviews occur during the Annual State FFA Convention. Recipient announced at the convention. See Western AgCredit Scholarships and Utah FFA.

Idaho

Name: Brigham Young University–Idaho Agriculture/Ag Business Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Four $1,000 scholarships  |  Deadline: Varies by institution

For students studying agriculture or ag business at BYU–Idaho. See BYU–Idaho Private Scholarships and Western AgCredit Scholarships for details.

Name: Idaho AgCredit Scholarships

Association(s): Idaho AgCredit

Amount: $12,000 each year  |  Deadline: Varies

Applicants must be an Idaho AgCredit borrower or son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of an active Idaho AgCredit borrower. See Idaho AgCredit for details.

Nevada

Name: Western AgCredit Stockholder & Daniel Anderson Memorial Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Five $2,500 awards & one $3,000 Daniel Anderson Memorial  |  Deadline: Varies

Available annually to stockholders and children of bona-fide stockholders of Western AgCredit. See Western AgCredit Scholarships for eligibility and timelines.

Name: Utah FFA Association Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Two $2,500 awards (one in partnership with IFA)  |  Deadline: Varies

Scholarships to members of the Utah FFA Association. Candidates apply through local FFA chapters; interviews occur during the Annual State FFA Convention. See Western AgCredit Scholarships and Utah FFA.

Utah

Name: Western AgCredit Stockholder & Daniel Anderson Memorial Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Five $2,500 awards & one $3,000 Daniel Anderson Memorial  |  Deadline: Varies

Available annually to stockholders and children of bona-fide stockholders of Western AgCredit. See Western AgCredit Scholarships for full details.

Name: Utah FFA Association Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Two $2,500 awards (one in partnership with IFA)  |  Deadline: Varies

For members of the Utah FFA Association; candidates apply through local FFA chapters and are interviewed during the Annual State FFA Convention. See Western AgCredit Scholarships and Utah FFA.

Name: Utah State University—College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Four $1,000 scholarships  |  Deadline: Varies by institution

For students studying agriculture or ag business at Utah State University. See Utah State University Scholarships and Western AgCredit Scholarships for details.

Name: Southern Utah University—Agriculture & Nutrition Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Four $1,000 scholarships  |  Deadline: Varies by institution

For students studying agriculture or ag business at Southern Utah University. See SUU Scholarships and Western AgCredit Scholarships.

Wyoming

Name: Western AgCredit Stockholder & Daniel Anderson Memorial Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Five $2,500 awards & one $3,000 Daniel Anderson Memorial  |  Deadline: Varies

Available annually to stockholders and children of bona-fide stockholders of Western AgCredit. See Western AgCredit Scholarships for details.

Name: Utah FFA Association Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Two $2,500 awards (one in partnership with IFA)  |  Deadline: Varies

Scholarships to members of the Utah FFA Association. See Western AgCredit Scholarships and Utah FFA.

Name: University of Wyoming Scholarships

Association(s): Western AgCredit

Amount: Two $1,000 scholarships  |  Deadline: Varies by institution

For students studying agriculture or ag business at the University of Wyoming. See University of Wyoming Financial Aid and Western AgCredit Scholarships.

Colorado

Name: Premier Farm Credit Scholarship

Association(s): Premier Farm Credit

Amount: Four $1,000 scholarships  |  Deadline: Varies

Open to students who have not yet obtained an undergraduate degree. Selection may consider academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes, leadership, and financial need. Applicants may be a current stockholder or the child/grandchild of a current stockholder. See Premier Farm Credit – Scholarships.

Name: GRO Program – Grants for 4-H and FFA Members

Association(s): Premier Farm Credit

Amount: One-time grant (amount varies)  |  Deadline: Varies

Each year Premier Farm Credit awards a one-time grant to several 4-H and/or FFA members to be used for costs associated with their 4-H project or FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Grant recipients also receive age-appropriate financial education from Premier Farm Credit.

Past funded projects include: agricultural drone, breeding beef, market sheep, breeding sheep, beef facility, market beef, market swine, medical service dog, corn production, hay production, and wool enterprise. Premier Farm Credit supports both traditional and innovative projects.

Missouri

Name: Farm Credit Southeast Missouri Scholarship Program

Association(s): Farm Credit Southeast Missouri

Amount: $1,500 (High School Senior) & $1,500 (College)  |  Deadline: See program page

For HS seniors planning to enroll in an ag-related college program and for currently enrolled college students in ag-related programs. Selection typically includes academics, commitment to an agriculture career, and extracurricular engagement. Residency within the Farm Credit Southeast Missouri service area required. More info: Scholarship Program.

Kansas

Name: Farm Credit of Western Kansas, ACA Mark Winger Scholarship

Association(s): Farm Credit of Western Kansas

Amount: Up to $1,000/yr - renewable up to four (4) years if meeting requirements.  |  Deadline: February 15

This is offered to graduating HS seniors that have parents or grandparents who are members of the association. See Farm Credit of Western Kansas for details.

Name: High Plains Farm Credit Scholarship

Association(s): High Plains Farm Credit

Amount: Four $1,000 scholarships  |  Deadline: TBD

Student or their parent (guardian) or grandparent must be a stockholder of High Plains Farm Credit. See High Plains Farm Credit for details.

Name: Fort Hays State University Scholarships

Association(s): High Plains Farm Credit

Amount: Varies  |  Deadline: TBD

High Plains Farm Credit sponsors the High Plains Farm Credit scholarship and the Farm Credit Associations of Western Kansas scholarship at Fort Hays State University. See Fort Hays State University Financial Assistance Office for more details.