Scholarships
Every year, scholarships are available to FFA members with various post-secondary and career interests. Opportunities will be posted here as they are made available. Please be aware of the deadline for each application. For more information on grants, loans, and other strategies to pay for college, click here. NOTE: information regarding scholarship opportunities are updated annual as information is provided to the Iowa FFA Association from the scholarship provider.
Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship
Click here for the scholarship application information.
- State-funded program for Iowans
- The program is for new high school graduates and adult learners (age 20 and older)
- Qualification for the program is based on job demand
SDSU FarmHouse Builder of Men Scholarship - August 19th
Click here for the scholarship application.
- One $1,000 scholarship available
- Applicant must be attending SDSU in the fall
Maynard Jane Scholarship - November 15th
Click here for the scholarship application information.
- Open to an upper classman enrolled in college with an agricultural background
- $2,000
Preston Pettit Memorial - December 9th
Click here for the scholarship application information.
- Up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a Red Angus heifer at the Iowa Beef Expo Red Angus Classic Sale
- Must be at least 8 years old, but not older than 21
- Selection interview process in January
ISU Animal Science & Dairy Science Scholarships - January 1st
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- Variety of scholarships
- For undergraduate students in the 2018-19 school year
- High school seniors apply for Incoming Freshmen opportunities
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships - January 12th
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- Multiple $1,500 scholarships available
- Open to FFA members and non-members
- High school seniors and college students may apply
Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarships - January 31st
Click here for the scholarship application information.
Click here for a one-page flyer
- Multiple scholarships available from $250-$10,000
- Applicants/families must be members of Farm Bureau
- High school seniors seeking high education in an ag-related field or one that supports rural Iowa.
National Corn Growers Scholarships - January 31st
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Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship - January 31st
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- 18 scholarships @ $1,000 each (9 HS Senior & 9 College Undergrad)
- Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of the ICGA
- Students pursuing a degree in agriculture
IFAA Winner's Circle - February 1st
Go to the
Winner's Circle Scholarship Webpage for more information. See below for more details.
- Incoming freshman or upperclassmen enrolled in agriculture.
- Studying agriculture at a 2 year or 4 year college or university.
- Recognition at the scholarship picnic the second Saturday of the Iowa State Fair.
Iowa Horse Council Scholarship - February 1st
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- High school senior or older
- Iowa resident
- Current member of the Iowa Horse Council in good standing
WNAX All Stars Scholarship - February 4th
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- High school junior or senior, or college freshman
- Active in FFA
- Finalists are selected from four states: IA, MN, NE, and SD
Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship - February 15th
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- Scholarship available for current college students.
- $500 scholarship.
- Pursuing a degree in agriculture with an emphasis in Ag Communications and/or Leadership.
Mark Pearson FFA Scholarship - March 1st
Click here for scholarship application information (scroll down).
- Student must have been an FFA Chapter President during their Junior or Senior year.
- Student must enroll full-time in a degree program at DMACC.
- 2.0 minimum HS GPA.
Heartland Co-op Scholarship - March 1st
Click here for scholarship application information (scroll down).
- 12 scholarships at $1,000
- Applicant/family must be a Class A member of the co-op.
- Pursing post-secondary program in agriculture.
Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation - March 1st
Go to the
Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation Webpage for more information and/or
click here. Eligible students must graduate from high school this year and meet
any of these criteria:
- Received the Youth Beef Team training
- Completed the Masters of Beef Advocacy
- Served as a county Beef Queen/Princess/Ambassador
Central Plains Dairy Foundation Scholarships - March 7th
Go to the
Central Plains Dairy Foundation Webpage for more information.
- Three scholarships at $5,000 each.
- Available to students intending to enter the dairy industry.
- Does not have to be a dairy science major.
Agricultural Future of America (AFA) Scholarship - March 9th
Please
click here for the scholarship application.
- One application for over 100 scholarship opportunities
- Selection is based on career vision and goals, leader and community involvement and financial need.
- Applicants will be notified of their scholarship status in early June.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - March 21st
Go to the
Young Scholarship Webpage for more information. Eligible students are
7th graders interested in a pre-college scholarship. Scholars will receive:
- Academic and college counseling, including college tours and visits.
- Financial support for academic and extracurricular enrichment, including study abroad and internships.
- A guided pathway to college success and a community of ambitious peers and mentorship opportunities.
Nufarm Grassman Scholarship -March 31st
Click here for the application link.
- $5,000 and $1,000 scholarships available
- Awarded to outstanding students with a passion for grassmanship
- Click here for more information.
Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship - April 1st
Please
click here for the scholarship information.
- High school senior or current college student attending college.
- $1,000 for incoming freshmen; $2,000 for returning college students.
- Various opportunities available
Roy J. Carver Scholarship - April 1st
Please
click here for the scholarship information.
- Juniors in college who are Iowa high school graduates or Iowa resident for five years.
- 20 scholarships at $6,000 each available.
- Renewable scholarship for successive years.
ISU Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship - April 12th
Please
click here for the scholarship application.
- Incoming freshmen to Iowa State University
- Must be studying in College of Agriculture and Life Science or Ag Engineering
- Selection based on interest in agriculture, academic achievement, and leadership experience.
Soil and Water Conservation Society Scholarships - April 14th
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click here for scholarship information.
- Variety of opportunities available.
- Awards for students and professionals.
- Financial awards vary.
Iowa Sheep Association Scholarship - April 15th
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click here for the scholarship information.
- Open to HS seniors or current college students.
- One scholarship at $500
- Selection based on scholastic, leadership, citizenship, and industry related activities.
North Central Poultry Association Scholarship - April 25th
Click here for scholarship application information.
- Scholarship available for high school seniors and current college students.
- $2,000 scholarship.
- Pursuing a career in the poultry industry.
Angus Foundation Commercial Cattlemen Scholarship - May 1st
Please
click here for scholarship information (web).
- Applicants must be families who use Angus genetics in their breeding program.
- Open to students pursuing post-secondary education.
- Award notifications sent in July.