Top 53 Agriculture Scholarships in December 2023

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is funded by Cards Against Humanity, an adult party card game company that supports charity efforts with its profits. Every year, their Science Ambassador Scholarship awards full tuition to one female high school senior or undergraduate student who submits a three-minute educational video on a STEM topic they're passionate about. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a K-12 student who has created a significant piece of work in the field of STEM, literature, music, or philosophy? The Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship may be a good fit for you! The Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship is a life-changing $50,000 scholarship opportunity for any student in the United States who is under 18. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of significant work. This means any work or accomplishment that experts in the field recognize as meaningful and has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. This typically comes in the form of a project completed by the student(s). That’s right, student(s)! You can apply to the Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship in a group of two! There are also multiple scholarship categories you can choose to apply within, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Outside of the Box. 

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Homer V. Thompson, W4CWV, and Annette P. Thompson, W4LKM, Memorial Scholarship Endowed is up for grabs! If you're an Amateur Radio license holder and studying Agriculture, Business, Science, Math, Engineering or a Technology-related field, you're eligible to apply. Florida residents get first dibs, but if no one qualifies, applicants from elsewhere in the ARRL Southeastern Division (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands) will be given preference. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education!

The National Garden Clubs, Inc. Scholarships program is a source of pride for NGC. It provides financial assistance to students pursuing horticulture and studies related to the environment. Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 12 graded hours of classes, while graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 graded hours. Applicants must apply in their undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior year of college, or during graduate school. If you're a post-secondary student passionate about environmental studies, we encourage you to apply!

The Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship, established to celebrate the life and work of a visionary who revolutionized the floriculture industry, annually awards a $5,000 award to a post-secondary student pursuing a degree in horticulture or a related field. The recipient will receive the scholarship for two years, as long as they maintain eligibility and submit yearly updates. Paul Ecke, Jr., whom the scholarship was named for, was passionate about the future of floriculture and believed that innovative research and education were key to its success. This scholarship recognizes the importance of creative scientists and educators in leading the floral industry into the future. If you want to be a part of the future of the floral industry and lead it forward, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association Scholarship Program is perfect for students who want to pursue a career in green industry communications. This scholarship is awarded to those who are interested in working for trade publications, newsletters, or companies/marketing agencies that promote the golf course, lawn and landscape, nursery/greenhouse, sports turf, or maintenance industries. To qualify, students must major or minor in communications or a green industry-related field such as horticulture, plant sciences, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, and other related studies. Additionally, applicants must have one news article published or prepared for publication and two references. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to kickstart your career in green industry communications!

The Arizona Nursery Association Foundation annually awards between $500 and $5,000 to Arizona residents who are currently or planning to be enrolled in a horticultural-related program at a university, community college, or continuing education program. Applicants must also be currently employed or have an interest in the nursery industry as a career, and display involvement in extra-curricular activities related to the industry. The scholarship deadline falls on April 30th of every year. If you're an Arizona resident and college student with a passion for horticulture, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarships are open to Texas residents who have graduated from a Texas high school, are attending a Texas college or university, and have participated in a San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Students selected for the scholarship are required to submit an unofficial transcript for review at the end of each semester (February 1st, June 30th, and September 30th) to maintain it. If you're a proud Texan attending an in-state college or university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you a college student interested in serving in the U.S. Air Force? If so, consider applying for the U.S. Air Force In-College Scholarship Program! The ISCP is open to college freshmen and sophomores in specific majors whose universities host an Air Force ROTC program and who have completed at least one term as full-time students.  The U.S. Air Force ROTC offers the scholarship program as a way to support students and develop leaders for future members of the air force. Thus, students who are selected for the program must accept a commission as an Air or Space Force officer and serve at least four years on active duty. In addition to this, chosen applicants may receive scholarships in varying amounts to help with their tuition costs. Bear in mind that there is no formal application process for the Program. Rather, Air Force ROTC staff evaluate and nominate cadets themselves. For more details on the In-College Scholarship Program, we recommend contacting your school’s AFROTC detachment. 

Are you a high school senior or college student pursuing a degree in biology, environmental studies, land use, earth and atmospheric studies, parks and recreation, or a related subject? If so, you might consider applying to ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarships! Each application cycle, the scholarship awards $2,500 to two lucky applicants. In order to apply, students must submit a 700 - 1,500 essay on the importance of “maintaining access to public lands for recreational use” and how they plan on using their degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands. The scholarship is biannual, with deadlines on June 15th (to be considered for the Fall semester) and October 15th (to be considered for the Spring semester). If you’re passionate about the recreational use of public lands and want to earn some money to go towards your education, we encourage you to apply! 

Are you a full-time student studying Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics? The SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship could be a good fit for you! The scholarship is awarded monthly, with 12 winners being selected throughout the year. The best part about this scholarship is the work to reward ratio. By simply submitting a short 500-word essay, you could win $2,500 from the SBB Research Group. If you fit the scholarship criteria, we encourage you to submit your essay and apply today!

Are you a student planning to pursue a career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship! The National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship is open to high school seniors and postsecondary students with definite plans to pursue a career in STEM. While all STEM fields are acceptable, those pursuing space-related careers will be shown preference. The scholarship is offered by the National Space Club & Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other programs to support the education of youths. Each year, the organization grants $15,000 to help one lucky student pay for their postsecondary costs. In addition, the winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to speak at the annual Goddard Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C. If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your chosen degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a STEM major in college or university looking for help to pay off your degree? If so, consider applying for the GeneTex Scholarship! The scholarship is open to all STEM majors enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution in good academic standing, including international students. Offered by GeneTex, the scholarship supports young scientists pursuing a postsecondary education to increase scientific advancement and future discoveries. GeneTex is a Texas-based life science, biotechnology company that develops and sells research reagents in the biomedical field. The GeneTex scholarship awards one student $2,000 biannually for use toward their education or other expenses. Typically, the deadlines for each year will fall in July and December or January of each year. If you are a STEM major looking for some help with tuition and fees, we encourage you to apply!

The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship was created by Dr. Alexander Sobel to support, empower, and encourage women in Washington to pursue an education in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics-related fields. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, an essay, and a letter of recommendation. The selected student will be required to furnish information necessary to issue a 1099 tax form, including social security number, as part of the process for dispersing scholarship monies. To determine if you're eligible, check out WISE's list of eligible majors.

Introducing the Pharos of Alexandria Global Learning Award! This scholarship celebrates outstanding ASABE student members who have shown exceptional leadership skills on local, national, or international levels. One award shall be made each year and will alternate between being awarded to an undergraduate junior or senior student in odd-numbered years and a graduate student in even-numbered years.  ASABE is looking for candidates who have actively participated in the organization and expressed a strong desire to continue their involvement. Nominees will have the opportunity to be considered for up to three years, as long as they continue to meet the ASABE membership and university enrollment requirements. Ready to apply? Simply provide 3 to 5 references who will vouch for you. If you're a passionate ASABE member, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to shine!

The South Florida Fair Scholarship Sponsored by Palm Beach County Farm Bureau is open to rising high school seniors who are Florida residents living in Broward, Hendry, Martin, Okeechobee, or Palm Beach counties. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture. To apply, share your passion in a 200-word essay, detailing how you discovered it and what drives you to pursue it. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your dedication and potentially receive financial support for your academic pursuits!