Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement
Introduction
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is providing scholarships to support students planning careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and students already enrolled in two- or four-year college programs who intend to enter an agriculture-related field. That could mean running a farm, but it also covers careers such as food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or even a Farm Credit loan officer. Recipients may receive the award up to four times.
Award amounts and purpose
The agricultural sector is changing quickly and offers a growing variety of career opportunities. To help launch those careers, the Foundation will award at least $350,000 in scholarships in 2026. Individual awards may be as large as $10,000 — yes, you could receive $10,000 toward your agricultural studies.
Eligibility — residency and program
To qualify, you must live within Horizon Farm Credit’s service area, which includes:
- Delaware
- Maryland: Baltimore, Carroll, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia: Accomack, Clarke, Frederick, Northampton, Page, Shenandoah, Warren
- West Virginia: Berkeley, Brooke, Hancock, Jefferson, Marshall, Morgan, Ohio
- Washington, D.C.
Application timeline
Our 2026 scholarship application period opens Friday, September 19 and closes on Friday, January 2.
Learn more
Not sure whether your career path fits under “agriculture”? There are far more roles than traditional farming. Watch our video to discover the many opportunities available in the ag industry and learn how these scholarships can help you reach your goals.