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Today’s young people hold the key to the future of agriculture.  Brownfield believes in today’s agricultural youth.

There are numerous agricultural companies, organizations and colleges that offer scholarships to students who have long term career goals in agriculture.

State Scholarships

National Scholarships and Intern Programs

  • Internship - CSIF SEEKS SUMMER 2009 INTERN TO ASSIST LIVESTOCK FARMERS- Interested candidates for the CSIF internship are encouraged to apply by Friday, Dec. 19 by sending a cover letter and resume to: CSIF, Attn. Megan Ritter, P.O. Box 9127, Des Moines, IA 50306. In the letter, applicants are encouraged to respond to the following questions: 1) What is the key issue facing the livestock, dairy and poultry industries in the next 10 years? 2) Why would you like to be selected as the CSIF summer intern? and 3) What experience or situation led you to an agriculture-related major?
  • Internship - NATIONAL PORK BOARD-is seeking candidates to apply for our 2009 internship program.  The program runs from approximately May 18, 2009 and continue through approximately August 14, 2009. All internships are paid, and candidates are expected to work full-time for 12 weeks.  All positions are based at our office in Clive, IA. Interested candidates should forward resume, cover letter, and writing samples if needed, via email to: Intern@pork.org (Microsoft Word or PDF formats only) No phone calls please.
  • Accelerated Genetics – For high school seniors and college students planning to major in agriculture, for questions: (800) 451-9275.
  • Agriculture Future of America – AFA community partners provide scholarships, intern opportunities, and leader training as young people graduate from high school and enroll in agriculture-related degree programs.
  • AgStar Financial Services Fund for Rural America – Ag Star offers 10 ($1,000) scholarships for students majoring in agriculture, for questions (507) 345-5656.
  • Air Force ROTC Scholarship Program – A cost-free college education. Four years of rewarding challenges and personal growth. A head start on an exciting career.
  • The Alpha Zeta Foundation- Annually awards a select number of outstanding Alpha Zeta student members scholarships based on scholastic achievement, leadership abilities, character, community service and financial need.
  • American Farm Bureau and Dodge Trucks Scholarship – The scholarships are designed to recognize FFA members from Farm Bureau families throughout the U.S. for their supervised agricultural experience programs, academic achievements and other school accomplishments.
  • American Guernsey Association- The National Guernsey Association offers students a variety of different types of scholarship opportunities.
  • American Jersey Cattle Association – The scholarship program of the American Jersey Cattle Association offers approximately $10,000 for post-secondary students, from entering college freshmen through graduate school.
  • American Quarter Horse Foundation- $8,000 scholarships to AQHYA members who have belonged for three or more years. The recipient will receive $2,000 per year for four years. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
  • American Royal Scholarship Program – The “Royal Six” is a scholarship program for sophomores and juniors in colleges throughout the Midwest. The Royal Six evolved from the successful Student Ambassador program that awarded over $260,000 in scholarships to collegiate students since 1989.
  • American Shorthorn Association- Each year AJSA members are eligible to apply for several college scholarships.  To get applications, contact Julie Duis at the American Shorthorn Association, 402-393-7200 or julie@shorthorn.org.
  • American-International Charolais Association- AIJCA Scholarships are awarded to current AIJCA members on the basis of scholastic excellence in high school and/or college, demonstrated AIJCA or associated affiliate leadership, interest in the cattle industry, and youth leadership activities.
  • Angus Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program -The Angus foundation will offer five, $5,000 scholarships to graduate students actively involved in the Angus breed.  Applicants at one time must have been a NJAA member and must currently be a junior, regular or life member of the American Angus AssociationSM.
  • AQHF Journalism or Communications Scholarship - Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA who is pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Recipient receives $2000 per year for a four-year degree plan. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
  • Archer Daniels Midland FFA Scholarships – ADM and FFA partner to offer scholarships to the next generation of agricultural leaders. Each year ADM awarded scholarships to select high school FFA members and college students living in ADM communities.
  • ASA and SOY Scholarship -The SOY Scholarship is a one-time $5,000 award ($2,500 each semester, pending qualifications met) to an eligible High School senior who plans to declare agriculture as a degree area of study at any accredited college or University of their choice. The award is to be used directly for tuition, fees, books, not to exceed $2,500 per semester, and not to exceed tuition amount with other fee dedicated aid.
  • Bayer Crop Science Scholarship Program – See school’s guidance counselor or contact Bays directly for more information.
  • Best Buy Scholarship– Based on grades and community service.
  • Brown Swiss Association- For youth members majoring in agriculture, or for the purchase of a Brown Swiss calf.
  • Burger King Scholars Foundation Award- Every year, the Burger King Scholars Program helps graduating high school seniors build brighter futures. This Spring, approximately $700,000 will be awarded to students.
  • Cargill Community Scholarship Program- This program awards 350 one-time scholarships of $1,000 to U.S. high-school seniors in Cargill communities planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree in any major at a U.S. college or university; children of Cargill or Cargill joint-venture employees are not eligible for this program.
  • Certified Angus Beef Scholarship – This scholarship benefits tomorrow’s leaders who are involved in their communities and the beef industry. Earn a $2,500 or $1,000 scholarship.
  • Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan REWARDS Scholarship- Listed on this site are a multiple of scholarship awards available.
  • CHS Foundation Scholarship Program – The CHS Foundation is committed to investing in the future of rural America, agriculture and cooperative business through education and leadership development.
  • Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation- The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has awarded nearly $23 million to more than 2,750 deserving Scholars between 1989 and 2003. Each year, the Foundation awards $20,000 to 50 National Scholars and $4,000 to 200 Regional Scholars from across the country.
  • CollegeScholarships.com – New scholarships are posted monthly.  This free quality information includes all of the details you need to apply now, including eligibility requirements, deadlines, amounts, contact name, address, phone number and website of the scholarship sponsor.
  • College-Scholarships.com- This page is designed to offer college bound students, parents, and counselors easy access to information on: free college scholarship and financial aid searches, SAT and ACT test preparation tips, colleges and universities throughout the United States and online degrees and distance education.
  • Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship – Provides scholarships and grants-in-aid to promote excellence in education and professional growth of women educators.
  • Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships- Sponsored by Discover Card recognizes the achievements of high school juniors in areas beyond academics, and awards scholarships for any type of post-high school education or training.
  • DMI/National Dairy Shrine Milk Marketing Scholarships- Dairy students are eligible to apply for these National Dairy Shrine recognition programs and scholarships with awards totaling over $30,000.
  • The Elks National Foundation- Provides more than $3 million in college scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors. The Most Valuable Student scholarships are open to any graduating high school senior. Legacy Awards and Emergency Educational Grants are available only to the children of Elks. The application process and deadlines vary for each of the programs. All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office. Contact your high school counselor for more information or your local Elks Lodge.
  • Farm Credit Services of America – Offers multiple annual $2,000 scholarships to outstanding students planning a career in agriculture or related field.
  • Fort Dodge Animal Health Legacy Scholarship-The National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Fort Dodge Animal Health are teaming up to offer the Fort Dodge Animal Health Legacy Scholarship. Fort Dodge Animal Health will sponsor five scholarships of $5,000 each.  Three scholarships will be directed to veterinary school students that have designated an emphasis in beef production.  Two scholarships will be directed to undergraduate students enrolled in an animal science program.
  • The Foundation Center- A list of multiple scholarships available for high school and college level students.
  • Garland Bastin NAILE Scholarship Award- For a high school senior that exhibits dairy at NAILE. Questions: (502) 367-5293.
  • GoCollege.com- Offers students financial aid information, distance learning and scholarship information from every college or university across the country.
  • GROWMARK – Began funding scholarships in the early 1960s. Today, they are awarded to students majoring in agriculture or accounting at 12 universities and colleges.
  • Horatio Alger Association Scholarship- For seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree; $50,000 or less adjusted gross family income and a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Institute of Food Technologists – IFT encourages and supports the study of food science and technology by offering over 109 ($1,000) undergraduate scholarships.  Questions: (312) 782-8424.
  • Jean Ibendahl Scholarship (for ages 18-23)- Initiated in 1991 by AAW member and educator Jean Ibendahl, this scholarship was later supported by a generous endowment of $10,000 by Jean and her husband Calvin. It is further maintained by donations by AAW member and affiliates. Visit AAW’s website for more information and to apply.
  • Kiwanis Club Scholarships- Check with your local Kiwanis Club for information about local scholarship information.
  • Kohl’s Kids Who Care Recognition Scholarship- Kids are using their talents and ambition to transform their hometowns into more caring communities. Through the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship program, kids are recognize and rewarded for volunteering.
  • Leo and Sam McDonnell Scholarship Fund- Through R-CALF USA’s foundation, United Stockgrowers of America Foundation for Research, Education, and Endowment.  Please contact RCALF for more information about how to get an application and the requirements for the scholarship.
  • Mercedes-Benz Drive Your Future Scholarship – $2500 renewable ($10,000), must be first generation college student in family.
  • MFU Gary Wiggins Scholarship-The Missouri Farmers Union is offering one $1,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a post-secondary education in an agricultural field.  The Gary Wiggins Scholarship available to traditional and non-traditional students planning to or currently attending schools within the United States.
  • Midwest Dairy Association- The MDA awards more than 30 scholarships for 7 regions in the Midwest. Must be an immediate family member of a dairy producer.  Questions: (800) 642-3895.
  • Monsanto Commitment to Youth – Established in 1999 by the Monsanto Company, the Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship has awarded nearly one million dollars to more than 650 students in the United States.
  • National Agri-Marketing Association – As part of the student NAMA program, scholarships are available to qualified students. The scholarships are awarded at the Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show each year.
  • National Association of Farm Broadcasting- These scholarships are for student’s interested in a future of broadcasting.
  • National Ayrshire Youth Committee- The National Ayrshire Youth Committee offers 1 ($2,500) and 1 ($1,000) for a five-year junior association member planning a career in agriculture. Questions: (614) 335-0020.
  • National Cattlemen’s Foundation- The National Cattlemen’s Foundation has multiple scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000.  Visit the National Cattlemen’s Foundation website to learn more.
  • National Council of Farmer Cooperatives- Contact the NCFC about more information about its scholarship opportunities.
  • National Dairy Promotion and Research Board- The board offers 19 ($1,500) and one ($2,500) scholarships for majors in communications and/or public relations, journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science and agricultural education. Questions: (847) 803-200.
  • National DHIA Scholarship Program – This scholarship program offers student several $500 scholarships. Applicants must have an immediate family member that is on DHIA test or is a DHIA employee. Questions: (614) 890-3630.
  • National Farmers Organization- The NFO offers student scholarships in varying amounts.  Applicants must be high school seniors who are planning to pursue an ag-related degree. For more information email  dhamm@nfo.org for an application or call  (800) 589-8372.
  • National Farmers Union Foundation – The NFU offers high school seniors, who are members of the Farmers Union, (1) $2,000 and (6) $500 scholarships. Questions: (800) 347-1961.
  • National FFA Organization- Each year the National FFA Organization awards more than $2 million in scholarships to members. There are many types of scholarships to fit the many types of FFA members.
  • National Hereford Association- The National Junior Hereford Association awards many scholarships to its members each year.
  • National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Foundation- The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Board of Directors offers several scholarships each year to qualified students who are actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research which are of immediate interest to the dairy industry and NMPF member cooperatives. For members of the Junior Holstein Association who have completed one year of college and are pursuing a career in an agricultural field.
  • National Junior Angus Association- The scholarship goes to the top applicants, judged in this order of importance: activities and scholastic achievement, communication skills both essay and verbal and reference letters.
  • National Junior Hereford Association- The American Hereford Youth Foundation and the American Hereford Women award college scholarships to NJHA members who make outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Hereford industry.
  • National Pork Producers Council- Introduced in 1990 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Live Hog Futures, the CME Pork Industry Scholarship Program continues to recognize outstanding youth in the pork community. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry.
  • National Grain Sorghum Producers Scholarship-Additionally, the National Sorghum Producers offers “The Sorghum Challenge” to college students, which includes a $750 scholarship and a trip to Washington, DC, with the National Sorghum Producers.  Deadline for applying is May 31, 2009.  Application forms are currently available and may be obtained by contacting the National Sorghum Foundation, Attn: Jeff Dahlberg, 4201 North Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX  79408.  Inquires may be directed to Dr. Dahlberg, Research Director NSP at jeff@sorghumgrowers.com or  806-749-3478.
  • National Wild Turkey Federation Conservation Scholarships – Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better, copy of current hunting license required, school activities, community service, leadership, essay and autobiography, 3 letters of recommendation.
  • NCGA and BASF Scholarship- The National Corn Growers Association and BASF Corporation will award five students pursuing agriculture-related degrees with one-thousand dollar scholarships. The scholarships are available to students entering at least their second undergraduate year and they or their parents must be NCGA members.
  • North American Limousine Foundation – The National Limousine Association will provide two $500 scholarships each year provided adequate applications are received. Any active member of the North American Limousine Junior Association who intended to enroll or continue this year in a 4-year program is eligible to apply. The applicant’s high school transcript must scholastically place him/her in the upper one-third of his/her class.
  • Ohio Agricultural Science and Bioproducts Research Scholarship Program-The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) Foundation will award four scholarships of up to $3,000 to undergraduate studennts who are current Ohio  residents and enrolled as a full-time student at an Ohio college or university.  An additional fifth scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to an outstanding undergraduate applicant.  Two $5,000 scholarships are available to graduate students.
  • Pioneer Hi-Bred International – To contribute to agricultural research and education in developing countries by sending students to U.S. universities for graduate study in plant breeding.
  • Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship – This program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education.
  • Ronald McDonald House Scholarships – Local Chapters of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), with support from RMHC Global offer scholarships to students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities.
  • Sallie Mae Foundation- Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded $7.4 million in scholarships to help over 3,000 students enroll in college.
  • Sam Walton Community Scholarship– Must apply online here.
  • Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year – This scholarship is for high school student athletes who will receive 25 ($7,500) each in scholarship funds.
  • Select Sires – Each of the 10 Select Sires member cooperatives offers their own.
  • Sister Thomas More Bertels (for ages 24+)-Begun in 1991 to honor a founding mother of AAW, Sister T. More Bertels, who traveled the United States and Canada extolling the virtues of agriculture and empowering producers to realize their potential. This scholarship is available to women who are returning students in agriculture and are 24 years old or older. Visit AAW’s website for more information and to apply.
  • Toyota Community Scholars– School may nominate one student, selection based on community service and school involvement.
  • United Agribusiness League- This group offers 10 to 15 ($1,000 to $5,000) scholarships for students majoring in agriculture. Questions: (800) 223-4590.
  • U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program- U. S. Bank will award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend accredited two or four year colleges fulltime. Scholarship award recipients are selected through a random drawing process.
  • TheVoiceofttheHorse.com-The Voice of the Horse explores the horse-human relationship and its impact on training, showing, and riding.  The conference also considers the impact of the horse-human relationship on human health and well-being.  Registration is only $35 for the all-inclusive online conference package and $379 for in-person attendance in Ames for the webcast taping.  Eligible 4-H youth who want to apply for a scholarship, and anyone who wants to learn more about this unique and innovative conference, should call Iowa State University Conference Services at 515-294-6222 or visit the official conference website.
  • Westchester Foundation Scholarship-The Westchester Foundation was established in 1997 solely to provide financial resources toward a college education for students with the talent and drive to continue the extraordinary success of the nation’s agribusinesses. Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors accepted for enrollment or students already enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college in a course of study related to agriculture or agribusiness.
  • Whitetails Unlimited– Going into an agriculture related field.