Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 25

Award Deadline: Register to View


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.

Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars

Our Scholars program awards rising college students with $5,000 in financial assistance over two years. In addition to financial support, participants gain exposure to Farm Credit Mid-America and engage in career and leadership development experiences designed to build professional skills and connections. The application period for the 2026 school year has not yet opened.

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 2026 Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars scholarship are not being accepted yet. We will provide more details soon.
  • Applications for the 2026 Customer Scholarship will be accepted October 1, 2025 through January 15, 2026. Applicants will be notified of the results in April 2026.
  • All scholarship funds will be awarded by August 2026 for the fall semester.
  • Team members and directors of Farm Credit Mid-America and their children are not eligible to apply.

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.

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Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$25,000
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Owl Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 29, 2026
$50,000
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No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$2,000
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A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$2,000
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$10,000
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Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$25,000
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Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$2,000
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March Money Madness Award

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
$3,000
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10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
$1,000
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