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Scholarships

Supporting the next generation of agriculture through land grant university, four-year college and community college scholarships.

Application Process

We offer multiple annual scholarships to qualified students studying agriculture-related coursework at land grant universities in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

$2,500

Scholarship Amount

8

Scholarships Awarded Per University

32

Total Scholarships Awarded

Scholarship Applications

Iowa State University
Deadline: March 25, 2026

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To apply for this scholarship, students must login using their ISU NetID to access the Iowa State OneApp scholarship portal and complete and submit both the General and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) applications to be auto matched to this specific scholarship by the deadline indicated.

Craig A. McEnany
Scholarships & Student Services

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
0004 Curtiss Hall
513 Farmhouse Ln
Ames, IA 50011-1054
camcenan@iastate.edu
515-294-7969
www.iastate.edu

South Dakota State University
Deadline: February 1, 2026

Apply Now

Dr. James Connors
Associate Dean - Academic Programs

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Berg Ag Hall 162
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
James.Connors@sdstate.edu
605-688-5133
www.sdstate.edu

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Deadline: May 1, 2026

Apply Now

Melissa Sailors

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dean’s Office
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR)
103 Ag Hall
Lincoln NE 68583-0702
msailors2@unl.edu
402-472-7890
www.unl.edu

University of Wyoming
Deadline: March 15, 2026

Apply Now

Sarah Kauer

Internship & Scholarship Coordinator

UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Academic & Student Programs, AG 158
Dept 3354
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
skauer@uwyo.edu
307-766-4034
www.uwyo.edu/uwag

Selection Criteria

  • College junior or senior in good academic standing for the academic year scholarship is received.
  • Enrolled in agriculture-related coursework at a land grant university in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wyoming. See land grant online link for specific coursework emphasis criteria.
  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 preferred.
  • Preference is given to residents of Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Wyoming.
  • One- to two-page essay on how the applicant plans to use his/her major in the chosen career (which must be in an agribusiness-related field), if applicable.
  • Agricultural background or work-related experience in agriculture.
  • Previous Farm Credit Services of America scholarship winners are not eligible.

Application Criteria

  • Confirm you are eligible based on the selection criteria.
  • Complete the online scholarship application for your university.
    Iowa State University, South Dakota State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln or University of Wyoming
  • Include a one- to two-page essay explaining your career plans following graduation, which must be in an agribusiness-related field, if applicable.
  • Applications and essays are screened by the universities.
  • After the winners are determined, scholarship recipients will be notified.

We offer annual $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing degree fields that help support agriculture, including agriculture, business, finance and technology in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Application deadlines and processes vary by college.

$2,500

Scholarship Amount

8

Scholarships Awarded Per University

88

Total Scholarships Awarded

Scholarship Applications

Selection Criteria

  • Eligible students must be a current freshman, sophomore or junior.
  • Eligible candidates must be pursuing a degree for the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • Enrolled in degree fields that help support agriculture, including agriculture, business, finance and technology at one of the eleven four-year colleges in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wyoming. See links to apply directly through the school’s application process.
  • Candidates must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Applicants preferred permanent residence is in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Wyoming.

Application Criteria

  • Confirm you are eligible based on the selection criteria.
  • Complete the scholarship application for your selected qualifying university either online or by contacting the school for a printed application.
  • Submit a one- to two-page essay explaining your career plans following graduation, which must be in an agribusiness-related field, if applicable.
  • Applications and essays are screened by the universities.
  • After the winners are determined, recipients will be notified.

We offer annual scholarships to qualified students pursuing a degree in agriculture at participating community colleges and technical institutes in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Application deadlines and processes vary by college.

$2,000

Scholarship Amount

2

Scholarships Awarded Per College

42

Total Scholarships Awarded

Scholarship Applications

Selection Criteria

  • Eligible candidates must be a traditional (age 18-22) full time student enrolled in an agricultural coursework.
  • Candidates must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Applicants must have a permanent residence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Wyoming.
  • Preference is given to those who intend to return to the farm/ranch or a farm related job in a rural community.
  • Financial need will not be a consideration.

Application Criteria

  • Confirm you are eligible based on the selection criteria.
  • Students apply directly through their selected participating college either online or on campus. Application deadlines and processes vary by college.
  • The top applications are selected and notified by the college and the FCSAmerica scholarships are processed through the college.
  • The scholarship amount is paid out as follows: $1,000 paid in the fall 2026 semester and $1,000 paid in the spring 2027 semester to each recipient.