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College Scholarships

Educational scholarships for the next generation of agriculture.

Attention college-bound students! We’re looking for the next generation of rural community leaders, future farmers and those who want to make a difference in the field of agriculture. Each year, Farm Credit Mid-America awards scholarships to individuals based on academics, leadership qualities, community involvement and their passion for promoting agriculture.

Scholarship Types

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Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars

Our signature program awards rising college sophomores and juniors with $5,000 in financial support over a two-year period. In addition to financial support, the program provides week-long learning and travel experiences that focus on leadership development and financial education. Applications for the 2025 school year closed December 15, 2024.

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Customer Scholarships

This program awards $1,500 in financial support. You must be a child or grandchild of a Farm Credit Mid-America customer. You can attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational or trade school. Applications for the 2025 school year closed January 15, 2025.

Details & Guidelines

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The “Fine Print”

  • Scholarships are available for individuals majoring in agriculture (Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars) or pursuing agricultural or rural community related careers (Customer Scholarship).
  • The online application process takes between 10-30 minutes and must be completed in one sitting. The Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars application requires you to upload a résumé and a letter of recommendation.
  • Only online applications will be accepted.
  • You may apply for multiple scholarships, but may receive only one Farm Credit Mid-America scholarship per school year.
  • Applications for the 2025 Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars scholarship will be accepted through December 15, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the results in February 2025.
  • Applications for the 2025 Customer Scholarship will be accepted through January 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified of the results in April 2025.
  • All scholarship funds will be awarded by August 2025 for the fall semester.
  • Team members and directors of Farm Credit Mid-America and their children are not eligible to apply.
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About Our Scholarships

Scholarships are among the many ways Farm Credit Mid-America invests in the future of agriculture and helps prepare today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Over the last decade, Farm Credit Mid-America has awarded more than $2 million in financial and educational support to deserving students pursuing careers that promote agriculture. Our scholars have many dreams and come from a variety of farm and community backgrounds. They have one thing in common. They want to join us in securing the future of rural communities and agriculture.®

Questions? If you’re interested in becoming one of our scholars and have questions before applying, please email us.


* Loans and leases are subject to credit approval. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity lender.

Securing the Future of Rural Communities and Agriculture® is a registered trademark of Farm Credit Mid-America.

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