NEAFA Scholarship

The mission of the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance (NEAFA) is to speak with a collective voice and advocate for our members, animal agriculture and other stakeholders in New York and the six New England states. To support the education of future agriculturists, the NEAFA will be awarding four $1000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors planning to pursue a field of study that will lead to a career in agriculture, with a specific emphasis on animal science, agronomy, agriculture education, or agribusiness. The future of agriculture is dependent on our youth, as they will be tasked with some of the most difficult and most challenging issues facing the agriculture community. This scholarship compliments the mission of NEAFA's Good Works Program to support initiatives that enhance opportunities for youth in agriculture.

Applicant Requirements

• Must fill out application found at link above.  
• Must be a high school senior, in New York State or New England States
• Must be accepted to an accredited college or university, with a declared intent to study production agriculture, agricultural sciences, agri-business, or agricultural education.
• FFA Membership is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrate leadership through FFA and or other activities.

Scholarship Timeline

• Review of Finalists Applications - February 9, 2026
• Winners revealed during a live broadcast at the NY Farm Show February 27, 2026

About NEAFA

The mission of the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance is to speak with a collective voice and advocate for our members, animal agriculture and other stakeholders in New York and the six New England states. The alliance's strategic objectives are advocacy, collaboration, and education.

The Alliance was formed in 2004 when two longstanding organizations, the New England Grain and Feed Council and the Eastern Federation of Feed Merchants, merged to combine their collective strengths.