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. 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
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- Open to an upper classman enrolled in college with an agricultural background
- $2,000
Preston Pettit Memorial - December 9th
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- 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
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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
Please
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.