Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

This Horizon Farm Credit-affiliated foundation awards scholarships worth up to $10,000 each to graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled in two- or four-year agriculture-related programs, including agriculture, veterinary science, food science, and agricultural education. The foundation awarded $457,000 to 66 students in its 2026 cycle and plans to award at least $350,000 for 2027, with a student eligible to receive the award up to four times over their education. Applicants must live within Horizon Farm Credit's Mid-Atlantic service territory.

Eligibility

Fields of studyAgriculture · Veterinary Science · Food Science · Agricultural Business

DemographicsApplicants must reside in Horizon Farm Credit's service territory: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Applying

At least $350,000 total to be awarded across the 2027 cycle (the 2026 cycle awarded $457,000 to 66 students); individual awards run up to $10,000 and are renewable up to 4 times.