Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement
Scholarship Overview
Agriculture is evolving rapidly, creating a wide range of career opportunities. For 2027, the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement will award at least $350,000 in scholarships, with awards of up to $10,000 each. The scholarships support students pursuing careers across agriculture, not only farming. A video is available to explore the future of the agricultural industry.
- At least $350,000 in scholarships will be awarded in 2027.
- Individual awards are valued at up to $10,000.
- Scholarships support a range of agricultural career paths.
Eligibility and Application
High school seniors and students enrolled in two- or four-year higher education programs may apply if they plan to pursue a career in agriculture. Career paths may include food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or Farm Credit lending. Students may receive the scholarship up to four times. Applicants must reside within Horizon Farm Credit’s territory.
Eligible locations: Delaware; Maryland counties of Baltimore, Carroll, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester; Pennsylvania; Virginia counties of Accomack, Clarke, Frederick, Northampton, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren; West Virginia counties of Berkeley, Brooke, Hancock, Jefferson, Marshall, Morgan, and Ohio; or Washington, D.C.
- Applicants must be high school seniors or enrolled in a two- or four-year higher education program.
- Applicants must plan to pursue a career in agriculture and live in an eligible location.
- Students may receive the scholarship up to four times.