Tennessee Growing Leaders Scholarship

The Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation's Growing Leaders Scholarship gives $4,000 to students pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field who hold at least a 3.0 GPA and show leadership through 4-H, FFA, or similar organizations along with community service. It is judged on an essay response, transcripts, and up to three letters of recommendation; it is a one-time award (reapplying in later years is allowed but reselection isn't guaranteed), and winners who attend the Foundation's Co-op Scholars' Summit at TFC's La Vergne headquarters receive an additional $1,000. Applications are due November 14, 2026, with winners announced by late April 2027.

Eligibility

Fields of studyAgriculture

DemographicsMust show involvement in youth leadership and/or agricultural organizations (e.g. 4-H, FFA) plus community service; open to graduating Tennessee high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.

Applying

$4,000 base award, plus an additional $1,000 paid directly to winners who attend the Foundation's Co-op Scholars' Summit.