Scholarships

Introduction The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture supports students pursuing agriculture-related education by offering multiple scholarship opportunities with different criteria. Applications for the 2025 scholarship cycle are now open. Eligibility overview Individual scholarships have specific requirements, but common elements include Georgia residency, a focus on agriculture or related fields, demonstrated leadership, and minimum GPA standards. Where applicable, awards require enrollment at a Georgia institution that offers agriculture programs (see the Foundation website for a listing of University System of Georgia campuses and sample qualifying majors). Available scholarships (summary) - Georgia Foundation Scholarship for Agriculture - Purpose: Support exceptional high school seniors...

Overview As many as seven scholarships will be granted to high school seniors who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Recipients may choose any college major—there are no limitations on field of study. The award honors the memory of Arnold Oestmann of Westmont, IL, a former president of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Eligibility and requirements - Open to graduating high school seniors who will be entering a four-year bachelor’s program. - Applicants must submit a completed application and ensure that letters of recommendation and official transcripts are received by the deadline. Deadline and how to submit All application materials...

Introduction Since 1992 the Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded 110 scholarships to students pursuing education related to agriculture. High School Senior Scholarship Application — available awards This application may be used to apply for the following scholarships: - Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation High School Scholarship(s) - Dave Gorman Memorial Scholarship - Gentry Family Agriculture Scholarship - Carol & Ted Schoch Memorial Scholarship(s) - Sylvan & Virginia Leffelman “Leave a Legacy” Scholarship Scholarship details - Lee County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship(s): Awards of $1,500 each. The exact number of scholarships granted will depend on how many applicants meet...

Livingston County Farm Bureau Foundation — Ethel K. Hoerner Scholarship - 2026 scholarship applications become available on 12/1. Before applying - All applicants must read the applicable guidelines and choose the correct application form. - Follow the instructions and the checklist below carefully. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Deadline - Completed applications must be received at the Livingston County Farm Bureau office by 4:30 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026. - No applications submitted after that date and time will be accepted. Applicant checklist (required attachments) - Filled-out application form - Two current letters of reference attached...

Scholarships for students at Heartland Community College and Illinois State University pursuing careers in agriculture Overview These awards support McLean County students who are planning careers in agriculture. Awards are available to high school seniors, college/university students, and students in technical or trade programs. Eligibility Requirements - Graduate of a McLean County high school and current resident of McLean County. - Member of the McLean County Farm Bureau or a dependent of a member. - Enrolled full time and pursuing an agricultural degree or certificate (see category-specific requirements below). Scholarship Categories and Amounts 1. High School Seniors — $500–$2,000 -...

Purpose This scholarship supports college students who are pursuing majors in agriculture, agribusiness, or other agriculture-related fields. Who is eligible - Applicant must be a member of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau, the spouse of a member, or a dependent of a member, with membership maintained for at least one full year. - Must reside in Boone County or Winnebago County, Illinois. - Must have graduated from high school. - Must be accepted to, or currently enrolled in, an accredited college, university, or community college. - Must demonstrate the potential to successfully complete their chosen course of study. Application deadline All...

Introduction The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), together with many of its 100 county Farm Bureaus, offers scholarship opportunities for students planning to attend college. You only need to complete a single application to be considered for state-level awards as well as any local county scholarships for which you qualify. IFBF State Scholarships — Up to $10,000 per recipient IFBF will select 27 graduating high school seniors from Iowa — three recipients from each of IFBF’s nine districts — to receive a $2,500 scholarship that is renewable for up to four years (maximum of $10,000 per student). These state scholarships...

Kansas State University — Farm Bureau Scholarships (4 awards of $1,000 each) Overview Kansas State University is awarding four scholarships, each valued at $1,000, to students with Farm Bureau connections who are studying agriculture or a closely related discipline. Eligibility - Either the student or the student’s parent must be a member of a Farm Bureau in Kansas. - The applicant must be enrolled in an agriculture program or a closely related field of study. - The student must be classified as a junior or senior at Kansas State University for the upcoming fall semester. Award and Deadline - Number/Amount:...

Overview and application window - Scholarship applications open on Jan. 2 and are accepted through March 1, with all materials due by 5:00 p.m. on March 1. - To submit a Foundation scholarship application you must register for a ReviewR account. - Questions about the Foundation scholarship can be sent to foundation@kfb.org. - Please note: immediate family members of KFB Foundation board members are ineligible to receive Foundation scholarships. Other scholarship opportunities (not administered by the KFB Foundation) 1) 9th District Kansas Farm Bureau Scholarship - How to apply: online. - Eligibility: Applicant — or the applicant’s parent/guardian — must...

Overview The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation is offering county and state college scholarships to high school seniors for the current academic year. Awards may be used for tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other education-related costs. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the college, university, or proprietary school the student selects. Eligibility To qualify, an applicant must: - Be the child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau member and maintain that membership for the duration of the scholarship. - Graduate from high school in the same year they apply. - For the Leadership in Agriculture Scholarship specifically, have parents who...

Overview The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation is offering county and state-level college scholarships to high school seniors for the current academic year. Awards can be used to cover tuition, room and board, books, and other qualified educational costs. Scholarship disbursements will be paid directly to the college, university, or proprietary school the recipient chooses. Eligibility To qualify, applicants must: - Be the child of a current Kentucky Farm Bureau member and remain a member while the scholarship is active. - Graduate from high school in the same year they apply for the scholarship. - For the Leadership in Agriculture...

Introduction We are committed to supporting the continuation of agriculture by encouraging the next generation of farm and ranch families. To that end, we established a tax-exempt foundation that provides scholarships to qualified students pursuing agriculture-related studies. The first two scholarships were awarded in 1993. Since then, we have granted 196 scholarships — totaling nearly $500,000 — to assist graduating high school seniors as they begin college. 2026 Scholarship Overview In May 2026, up to five scholarships will be awarded based on applications submitted through parish Farm Bureaus. Recipients will be chosen considering academic performance, ACT scores, demonstrated leadership in...