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.
Scholarship Applications
Iowa State University
Deadline: March 3, 2025
South Dakota State University
Deadline: March 10, 2025
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Deadline: April 30, 2024
We are no longer taking applications for 2024.
University of Wyoming
Deadline: March 15, 2024
We are no longer taking applications for 2024.
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, Nebraska, South Dakota 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible students must be a current freshman, sophomore or junior.
- Eligible candidates must be pursuing a degree for the 2024-2025 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, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming or Kansas.
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.
- 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.
Scholarship Applications
- Casper College
- Central Wyoming College
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Eastern Wyoming College
- Hawkeye Community College
- Iowa Central Community College
- Iowa Lakes Community College
- Iowa Western Community College
- Kirkwood Community College
- Lake Area Technical Institute
- Laramie County Community College
- Mitchell Technical Institute
- Muscatine Community College
- Nebraska College of Technical Ag
- North Iowa Area Community College
- Northeast Community College
- Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation
- Northwest College
- Sheridan College
- Southeast Community College
- Central Community College
Selection Criteria
- Eligible candidates must be pursuing a degree in agriculture for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Eligible candidates must be a traditional (age 18–22) full-time sophomore student enrolled in agricultural coursework.
- Candidates must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Applicants must have a permanent residence in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota 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 fall 2024 semester and $1,000 paid in spring 2025 semester to each recipient.