Scholarships are a great way to pay for college. In the table below is a listing of scholarships available to youth majoring agriculture or with a dairy background. If you would like your scholarship added to our list, please send an email with all the information to editors@hoards.com.
Agricultural Communicators Network Scholarships: $1,500 to $3,000
Application:
agcommnetwork.com Question: Courtney Girgis 515-284-2853 or
email Due: April 15
For members of the National ACT Organization
Agriculture Future of America AFA Leader and Academic Scholarships
Scholarships: $1,600 - $3,200
Application:
www.agfuture.org/scholarships Questions: Michael Curry 816-472-4232 or
email Due: March 5
For high school seniors and current undergraduate students enrolled in agriculture and food-related degree programs. Must attend AFA conference in Kansas City, Missouri in November 2024.
All-American Dairy Foundation, Inc. Arthur W. Nesbitt Scholarship by the All-American Dairy Foundation
Scholarship: $1,000
Application:
www.allamericandairyfoundation.com Questions:
Ryan Haines
email Due: July 15
Must have participated in at least one event at the All-American Dairy Show prior to the 2025 show.
American Dairy Association North East Leo Briggs Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships: $500
Application:
www.americandairy.com Questions: Cindy Weimer
email Due: Mid-December
Must reside in ADA Northeast region.
American Guernsey Association Scholarships: $750
Application:
www.usguernsey.com Questions: 614-864-2409 or
email Due: March 31
For AGA Junior Members. Requirements vary (see applications).
American Implement – Ag Future Scholarship Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
americanimplement.com Due: March 31
Must reside in a specific region
American Jersey Cattle Association Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.usjersey.com Questions: 614-322-4451 or
email Due: July 1
For students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
American Soybean Association & BASF Scholarships: $7,000
Application:
www.soygrowers.com Questions: Chris Luelf
email Due: Opens in October
For high school seniors whose immediate family are members of ASA
ARC/C.O.nxt Scholarship Scholarships: $1,500
Application:
agrelationscouncil.org Questions: Sandra O'Rourke 952-758-5811 or
email Due: March 15
College student studying ag communications and public relations.
Brown Swiss Association Scholarships: $500 to $1,000
Application:
www.brownswissusa.com Questions:
email Due: March 31
For youth members majoring in agriculture, or for the purchase of a Brown Swiss calf.
California Creamery Operators Association Scholarships: $1,000 or greater
Application:
ccoadairy.org Questions: info@ccoadairy.org
Due: May 10
Must be college junior or senior in dairy, food science, ag enineering and/or ag business programs at a California University
California Dairies, Inc Scholarships: Varies
Application:
californiadairies.com Questions: 559-625-2200
Due: Varies
Must be a child of CDI employee or member-owner child
California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation Scholarships: $1,000 to $5,000
Application:
www.cfbf.com Questions: 916-561-5520 or
email Due: January 31
For California residents. Varies depending on scholarship.
CentralStar Cooperative scholarship Scholarship: $1,000
Website:
www.mycentralstar.com Questions:
email Due: June 1
For students (or families) are a stockowner of CentralStar Cooperative.
CHS Foundation Scholarships: Varies depending on college attending
Application:
www.chsfoundation.org Questions: Contact individual participating colleges
Due: May 31
For high school and college students pursuing an agriculture related field. Student's university must be a CHS partner within a certain region.
Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America
Scholarships: $1,500
Application:
www.compeer.com Questions: 844-426-6733 or
email Due: March 15
For students who are residents of Compeer's territory.
Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Scholarship Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
www.calfandheifer.org Questions: JoDee Sattler 855-400-3242 or
email Due: February 21
For a member or family member of DCHA.
Dairy Farmers of America Scholarships Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.dfamilk.com Questions: 888-332-6455
Due: January
Applicants must also be enrolled in or planning to attend a two- or four-year accredited college, university, or trade school.
DairyMax Scholarships: $2,500
Application:
dairymax.org Questions: 800-332-4790
Due: March 31
Must reside in the geographic territory served by Dairy Max.
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships: Up to $1,000
Application:
www.americanagriwomen.org Questions:
email Due: March 1, May 1, August 15 (depending on which scholarship)
For young women with agriculture work experience and financial need.
DMI/National Dairy Shrine Milk Marketing Scholarships
Scholarships: Upto $1,500,
Application:
www.dairyshrine.org Questions: Mike Opperman 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
For students planning a career in dairy product marketing.
Edge Dairy Farm Co-op Scholarship Scholarships: $2,000
Application:
www.voiceofmilk.com Questions: Laura Hensley 920-652-4524
email Due: April 1
For dependent children of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative members.
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association Scholarships: $750
Application:
www.equitycoop.com Questions: Jeff Engebretsen 715-853-3265
Due: July 1
Applications must be an active shipping member of Equity or the child of an Equity customer.
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.farmfirstdairycooperative.com Questions: 608-244-3373 or
email Due: March 31
For members or family members of Family First Dairy Cooperative.
Farm Credit East Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.farmcrediteast.com Questions:
email Due: Opens in January
For Farm Credit East customers or dependents of customers.
Farm Credit West Scholarships: $2,500
Application:
www.farmcreditwest.com Questions: 866-552-9172
Due: Opens in October
For Farm Credit West members and immediate family.
Farm Kids For College Sponsored by National Farmers Organization
Scholarships: Up to $2,500
Application:
www.nfo.org Due: February 20
For high school seniors planning to major in an agriculture related field.
Feeding Tomorrow - Institute of Food Technologies Scholarships: Varies, multiple
Application:
www.ift.org Questions:
email Due: Varies depending on scholarship
Eligibility for scholarship varies with majors.
Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship
Scholarship: $3,500
Application:
www.fpsa.org Questions: Andy Drennan or
email Due: May 27
Must be a college junior or senior in dairy or food science.
Foremost Farms USA Scholarships: $3,000
Application:
www.foremostfarms.com Questions: Laura Milm 608-355-8798 or
email Due: Varies
Must be a child of a member or employee.
GENEX Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
genex.coop Questions: 888-333-1783 or
email Due: April 4
For high school seniors or undergraduate students attending a four-year college/university or a two-year technical college this fall. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in an agricultural field. Applicants must be affiliated with a GENEX member
Hilmar Cheese Company Scholarships: Varies
Application:
hilmar.com Due: February 1
Must reside in a specific region - Merced/Stanislaus county in California or Dallam/Hartley county in Texas.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America Scholarship Scholarships: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD and DVM
Application:
lallemandanimalnutrition.com Questions:
email Due: September 27
For students studying agricultural coursework in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Scholarships are available to undergraduate, master’s, PhD and DVM students.
Land O'Lakes Scholarships: $5,000
Application:
landolakes.com Questions: 507-931-1682 or
email Due: April 5
For children or grandchildren of a current and active Land O’Lakes direct producer member.
Lely North America Future of Dairy Scholarship Scholarships: Up to $1500
Application:
lelylife.com
Questions: 641-621-2700
Due: March 8
Students must have a desire and passion to work in the dairy industry.
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
www.mdvamilk.com Questions: Ginny Fink or
email Due: February
For dependents or employees of members.
Midwest Dairy Association Scholarships: Varies by college
Application:
www.midwestdairycheckoff.com Questions: 800-642-3895
Due: Varies; most are due March 1
The awards are available for 7 regions in the Midwest. Must be an immediate family member of a dairy producer.
National Association of Farm Broadcasters Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.nafb.com Questions: Tom Brand 816-431-4032 or
email Due: June 8
For agricultural communications students with interest in broadcasting..
National Corn Growers & BASF Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
www.ncga.com Questions: 636-733-9004 ext. 137
Due: Early December
For students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field and who are immediate family of a national Corn Growers member.
National Dairy Promotion and Research Board Scholarships: $2,500
Application:
www.usdairy.com Questions: Sarah Hetke 847-627-3301 or
email Due: May 31
(Sophomore through seniors) For majors in communications and/or public relations, journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science and agricultural education.
NDS/Iager Scholarship Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
www.dairyshrine.org Questions: Mike Opperman 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
Must be a second-year college student in a two-year agricultural college majoring in dairy or animal science.
NDS/Kildee Graduate Scholarships Scholarships: $3,000
Application:
www.dairyshrine.org Questions: Mike Opperman 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
The top 25 individuals in the past three National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contests or a member of the first or second-place team. .
NDS/Klussendorf Scholarship/McKown Scholarships: $1,500
Application:
www.dairyshrine.org Questions: Mike Opperman 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
For dairy science majors planning to enter into the dairy industry as a breeder, owner, herdsperson, or fitter.
NDS Lancaster Sophomore Scholarship Scholarships: Up to $1,500
Application:
dairyshrine.org Questions: Mike Opperman 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
Must be an undergraduate sophomore at a four-year college
NDS/Maurice E. Core Scholarship Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
dairyshrine.org Questions: Mike Opperman 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
Must be a current freshman student at a four-year college majoring in animal or dairy science with a communication emphasis.
NDS/McCullough Freshman Scholarships Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
www.dairyshrine.org Questions:Mike Opperman 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
For current undergraduate freshmen at four-year college majoring in animal or dairy science with a communications emphasis.
NDS/Mert Sowerby Junior Scholarship Scholarships: Up to $1,500
Application:
dairyshrine.com Questions: Mike Opperamn 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
Must be an undergraduate junior at a four-year college.
NDS/Senior Student Recognition Award Scholarships: Up to $2,000
Application:
dairyshrine.org Questions: Mile Opperman 920-542-1003 or
email Due: April 15
Must be an undergraduate senior planning on a career in dairy
National DHIA Scholarship Program Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
www.dhia.org Questions: JoDee Sattler 414-587-5839 or
email Due: October 31
Applicant must be affiliate member of National DHIA.
National Farmers Union Foundation Scholarships: Up to $2,000
Application:
www.nfu.org Questions: 202-554-1600
Due: April 1
For high school seniors who are members of the Farmers Union and pursuing a career in agriculture.
National FFA Organization Scholarships: 1,500-plus for a total of more than $2 million
Application:
www.ffa.org Questions:
Email Due: January 14
Must be a past or current FFA member
National Holstein Women's Scholarship Foundation Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.nhwsoscholarship.com Questions: Kate Geppart 573-808-5607 or
email Due: February 17
For members of the junior or senior member of the Holstein Association.
National Milk Producers Federation Scholarship Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.nmpf.org Questions:
email Due: April 12
For students pursuing research that directly benefits milk marketing cooperatives and dairy producers.
National Poultry and Food Distributors Association Scholarships: $5,000
Application:
www.nfpda.org Questions:
email Due: April 26
Must be a child of a NPFDA member of employee
National Society Descendants of American Farmers Scholarships: $2,000
Application:
nsdoaf.com Questions: Christina Hurst-Loeffler 972-743-5406 or
email Due: January 1 (Spring Semester); August 1 (Fall Semester)
College students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate agriculture related degree.
Northwest Farm Credit Services Scholarships: $2,500; several
Application:
www.northwestfcs.com Due: Opens in October
For employees and customers in AgWest's service territory.
Any major is eligible, but preference is given to agriculture students.
North American International Livestock Exposition
(Garland Bastin NAILE Scholarship) Scholarship: $1,000
Application:
www.livestockexpo.org Questions: Nancy Monroe 502-367-5191 or
email Due: October 17
For a high school senior that exhibits dairy at NAILE.
Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association/Center for Dairy Excellence Scholarships: Up to $3,000
Application:
centerfordairyexcellence.org Questions: Michelle Shearer 570-768-8316 or
email Due: June 1
Students must be a Pennsyvania resident.
Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Scholarship Scholarships: $3,000
Application: www.americandairy.com
Questions: Cindy Weimer email
Due: November 1
Must be enrolled in a Pennsylvania college or state resident.
Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Scholarships: Up to $2,500
Application:
www.premierselectsires.com Questions: 570-836-3168 or
email Due: January 31
For a college student majoring in agriculture who is a child of a Premier Select Sires member or customer in good standing.
Priority IAC Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.forhealthycows.com Questions: 920-682-0264 or
email Due: March 1
For immediate family of Priority One customers.
Red & White Dairy Cattle Association Scholarships: Up to $1,000
Application:
www.redandwhitecattle.com Questions: 608-790-5595 or
email Due: May 1
For members of RWDCA, for at least three years.
Sullivan Show Supply Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
www.sullivansupply.com Questions:
email Due: March 15
For students with a passion for the livestock industry and/or raising livestock.
Targeting Excellence Scholarship Scholarships: Varies
Application:
www.targetingexcellence.org Questions: Rachel Virden 678-448-2368 or
email Due: March 21
Applicant must have a strong desire to pursue a creer upon graduation in food animal production.
Trans Ova Scholarships: $1,000
Application:
www.transova.com Questions: Sara Kober or
email Due: March 1
The scholarships are open to high school seniors and college students in their first or second year of undergraduate study. Students are not required to be studying in an agriculture field, but candidates are asked to show active involvement or future intent of involvement in the beef and/or dairy industries.
Turf and Ornamental Communications Association Scholarships: $2,500
Application:
www.toca.org Questions:
email Due: April 15
For a student pursuing a career in green industry communications.
U.S. Ayrshire Breeders' Association Scholarship: $500
Application:
www.usayrshire.com Questions: 614-335-0020 or
email Due: March 1
For a five-year junior association member planning a career in agriculture
Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Association Scholarships: $1000
Application:
http://umdia.org Questions:
email Due: February 10
For students in the UMDIA region pursuing a degree related to the dairy industry.
UnitedAg Scholarship Scholarships: Up to $10,000
Application:
www.unitedag.org Questions: Jessica Lopez 800-223-4590 ext. 217 or
email Due: December 31
Applicants must be affiliated with UnitedAg, either as a child/grandchild of a member or an employee of a member.
United Dairymen of Idaho Scholarships: $1,600
Application:
www.dairywest.com Questions: 208-736-1953 or info@udidaho.org
Due: February 1
Applicants must be a resident of Idaho with a dairy background.
WinField Careers in Agriculture Scholarships: $5,000
Application:
www.winfield.com Questions:
email Due: April 17
For students pursuing a career or degree in agriculture.
Wisconsin Holstein Association Scholarships: Up to $2,000
Application:
www.wisholsteins.com/scholarships Questions: 800-223-4269 or
email Due: March 1
For Wisconsin Holstein members.