Addiction Resource Scholarship Essay Contest 

• 1st Place - $1,250
• Runner Up - $250

Addiction Resource Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. The scholarship offered will be awarded annually to full-time students who are enrolled in a college or university.
2. Write an essay and create a unique idea for an awareness and prevention campaign, and include the specific ways you would implement this campaign on your campus, given the opportunity. Ensure you are both creative and detail-oriented, sharing why your campaign would be an effective strategy for your school to adopt. 
3. Deadline: July 31. 2025 (Bi Annual)

AER - Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children

Army Emergency Relief Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Dependent children of active duty, retired or National Guard and Reserve Soldiers on Title 10 Orders for the full academic year.
2. Children must be enrolled full-time for the academic year and be under the age of 24.
3. Receipts may receive scholarship funds for up to four years of full-time enrollment but must reapply each academic year.
4. Student must remain unmarried for the entire academic year. 
5. Deadline: April 1st 

AFSCME Union Scholarships

• Many available at varying amounts

Updated 3-6-2026

AFSCME Family Scholarship

• $2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to high school seniors each year

Union Plus Scholarship

• Active and retiree AFSCME members, spouses and dependent children are eligible to apply

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship

• In honor of former AFSCME Pres. Jerry McEntee, this one-time $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to an AFSCME member for use towards higher education

Union Scholars

• A summer internship program for students who are passionate about social justice and workers' rights

AFSCME Affiliate Scholarship Programs

• Many AFSCME affiliates have special scholarship programs designed to help their members pursue educational opportunities to advance on the job and/or enrich their daily lives. 

Deadline: Varies based on scholarship

America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship -

• $1,500 sponsored by Monsanto Fund

America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Current Graduating Senior or Former Graduate
2. FFA member or non-FFA member
3. Must reside in an identified state and county.  (See list on FFA.org/scholarships)
4. Pursuing a degree or certification in specific areas of agriculture; human nutrition, food services; hospitality, communications; marketing; public relations; journalism; statistics; mathematics; engineering; bioinformatics; computer science; rural sociology; livestock management; turf management; welding; diesel mechanics, food packaging; animal breeding and genetics; and vet medicine or science.
5. Deadline: January 1, 2026

American Guernsey Association

• $750

National AGA Youth Scholarship    

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Must be an AGA junior member
2. Deadline: March 31, 2026

American Indian Services Scholarships

•  Varied Amounts

American Indian Services Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Enrolled or will enroll as a matriculated student in a university, college, junior college or technical school (incoming freshman accepted).
2. Enrolled member of the U.S. Federally Recognized Native American Tribe,or Alaska Native Tribe or, descendant of a base roll member
3. Undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits.  First bachelor's degree only.  Graduate studies NOT eligible
4. Full-time or part-time status
5. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 must be established and maintained after the first semester/quarter of college
6. Complete the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA (https://fafsa.ed.gov/)
7. Deadline: July 1 for September Award & November 1 for January Award

American Jersey Cattle Association

• Varies

Scholarship and Internship Programs     

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Must be a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association
2. Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, at the academic institution I am currently attending. (If entering college freshman, at the high school from which you graduated)
3. Deadline: July 1, 2025

American Quarter Horse Association Scholarships 

• 50 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 

AQHA Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Be a current AQHYA or AQHA member.
2. Be in high school, college, or university, depending on which scholarship you are applying for.
3. Deadline: January 15, 2023

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship   

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

Your complete scholarship application will be automatically considered by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF).  In addition, it will also be considered by several other organizations if you meet their scholarship requirements.  A complete application may give you the opportunity to compete for several different scholarship awards.

1. Graduating high school seniors planning to be full-time students at any of the below
2. Full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university or an ASE/NATEF Certified post-secondary automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair school
3. Application includes a one-page essay about your career goals and you can also post an optional short video on YouTube and include the link to it on your scholarship application.
4. You will be asked for at least one letter of reference (some of the organizations that work with UAF require a reference from one of their members or your automotive instructor)
5. Submit your high school transcript
6. Deadline:  March 31, 2026

BigSun Scholarship 

• $500 - The number of awards will vary each year. 

Big Sun Athletics Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. High School Senior or attending a post-secondary institute.
2. Currently involved in some sport
3. Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions: 
   • How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you??
   • Has your participation influenced your career goals?
   • Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?
4. Deadline: June 19, 2026

Burger King Scholars Program

• $1,000 to $50,000

Scholarship application opens October 15, 2025 to December 15, 2025
 

Updated 3-6-2026

1. High School Seniors, BURGER KING employees, their dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam.
2. Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
3. Demonstrate community involvement through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.
4. Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption for the entire 2025-2026 academic year at an accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico or Guam..
5. The first 50,000 submitted applications will be processed.  APPLY EARLY
6. Deadline: December 15, 2025 or when first 30,000 applications are submitted.  

Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship

• 1st Place - $1,000
• 2nd Place - $250

Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Must be a high school student or current undergrad student enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university
2. Complete an original 700-1400 word essay on topics listed in the application (not including personal and background information)
3. Must contain a small paragraph of personal and background information including a headshot photo in a separate file
4. Include two hyperlinks: one internal and one external
5. Submit application with all components in a Word Document or PDF
6. Deadline: December 1st of every year.

CentralStar Cooperative Scholarship (formerly East Central Select Sires)

•  7 @ $1,000 each

Central Star Cooperative Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. The applicant must be presently enrolled in a four-year college or a one-or two-year technical college or short-course program in an agricultural-related field OR be a high school senior admitted into one of the aforementioned programs
2. Applicant or their parent(s) must be a stockowner of CentralStar Cooperative.  
3. Complete application, adding additional pages to answer the essay questions.
4. Include 5 essays (300 words or less)  - See application for topics
5. Essay of 500 words or less) Summarize your involvement and experiences that demonstrate your commitment to the agriculture industry.
6. Deadline: June 1, 2026

Cirkled In scholarships

• 4 Per Year - $2,500

The "No Sweat" Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

Direct-to-student cash prize for any educational purpose, from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop.

• Eligible candidates: 8th - 12th grade students
• No GPA requirements or Essays to write
• No minimum income requirements
• Selection based on their holistic Cirkled In profile
• Quarterly Scholarships Due On:
  • March 31st, 2026
  • June 30, 2026
  • September 30. 2026
  • December 30, 2026

Compeer Financial Scholarship 

• 105 @ $1,500 each

Compeer Financial Scholarship Application

Updated: 3-6-2026

1. Resident of Compeer Financial's 144 county territory
2. Graduation high school senior
3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
4. Designated agricultural major, interest in an agriculture-related field, or have an agriculture or rural background. 
5. Deadline: March 15, 2025

Dairy Calf & Heifer Association

• 2 - $2,000

Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Scholarship

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Must be a member of DCHA or the son, daughter or legal dependent of a DCHA member
2. Have completed at least one year of post-high school education
3. Be attending an accredited college or university
4. Be enrolled in a field of agriculture (ex: dairy source, animal/veterinary science, agricultural technical course, ag communications, ag business, etc.) or in a course of study with relevance to agriculture
5. Deadline: February 15, 2026

Dairy Farmers of America 

DFA Cares Student Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. For students pursuing a career in agriculture
2. Deadline: Early January

Daughters of American Agriculture

• Multiple scholarships

Daughter of American Agriculture Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. For ranch, farm, or agribusiness women
2. Deadline: Varies based on scholarship

Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award

• $5,000 scholarship given every month

Discover Scholarship Application

 Updated 3-6-2026

1. High School Seniors or College Students
2. Enrolled in a Bachelors or Associate's degree program
3. Deadline: Starts 9/2/2025 and Ends 8/31/2026

DSG Education Connection Scholarship - several

DSG Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

The scholarships provided by the DSG Education Connection Fund are intended for students who plan on earning a degree in a trade or trade-related profession (including electrician, plumber, HVAC/R technician, utility worker, communications technician, etc)

1. Current high school senior or current trade school, college or university student
2. High school or college transcript
3. High school students must attach your college acceptance letter or equivalent.
4. Obtain and attach a brief letter of reference from a teacher, counselor or trade professional
5. Deadline: March 31st of each year

Equitable Excellence Scholarship 

• 100 @ $5,000 (annual scholarship — renewable up to 4 years)

Equitable Excellence Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. High School Senior
2. Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 states, Washington D.C. or Puerto Rico.
3. Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to give back to their communities by encouraging other students to pursue post-secondary attainment
4. Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements, along with photographs, for use in program promotion and information.
5. Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
6. Deadline: December 18, 2025

Farm First Dairy Cooperative - Varies

Farm First Dairy Cooperative Scholarship Application

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Must be a child of a member
2. Deadline: March 31st

Foremost Media, Inc. Scholarship   

• 1 - $500 scholarship

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Graduating senior who is entering the Marketing or Web Development
2. 250-500 word essay (see topics on link page)
3. Must be a U.S. Citizen
4. Must be enrolling at an accredited two or four-year college or trade school
5. Include one letter of reference from a teacher or employer
6. Only online applications will be accepted.  
7. Deadline May 1, 2026

GENEX for Generations Scholarship

• 4 - $1,000 scholarships

GENEX Scholarship Application

Posted 10-21-2024

1. Enrolled at a 4-year college, university, or 2-year technical college for the 2026-2027 academic year
2. Pursuing a degree in agriculture or an ag-related field
3. Affiliated with a GENEX cooperative member - by actively participating on a member's dairy or ranch
4. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
5. Have not previously received a GENEX scholarship
6. Deadline: March 27, 2026

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Several up to $7,500 each semester and renewable for up to eight additional consecutive semesters

Updated 3-6-2026

1. Must attend a high school located in the U.S.
2. Must be in the high school graduating class.
3. All students show meet the eligibility criteria can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship
4. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 grading scale
5. Must provide a current copy of the applicant’s High School Transcript.
6. Must provide an “unsealed” Letter of Recommendation. If an unsealed LOR is not available from an educator, provide from a non-educator.
7. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
8. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
9. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
10. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026 to be eligible for a fall semester disbursement. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
11. Parents Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000. 
12. U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Summary. The FAFSA Summary must show the SAI.   
13. Non U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide Proof of non-U.S. Citizenship. Copy of Foreign Passport or Green Card.
14.  Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
15. Deadlines:
    • Fall: September 1, 2025
    • Spring: March 15, 2026

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

Horatio Alger Scholarship Applications

Updated 3-10-2026

Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential.

1. Check out the website for each scholarship's requirements. 
2. Deadline: Varies on scholarship.

Land O'Lakes - $5,000

• 3 - $5,000 

Land O’Lakes Scholarship Application     

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Be a high school seniors, graduates, or current collage undergraduates residing and studying in the United States (U.S)
2. Be a child or grandchild of a current and active Land O' Lakes direct producer member
3. Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year collage, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
4. Deadline: April 1st, 2026

Midwest Food Products Association, Inc. Scholarship

• 21 - $1,500

Midwest Food Products Association Scholarship Application

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Must be a child of a parent or guardian who are employees of MWFPA member companies 
2. Must be a high school senior or post-secondary student accepted into or attending any post-secondary school, in the United States
3. Deadline: April 1st, 2026

Midwest Food Products - Carleton A. Friday and Kenneth G. Weckel Scholarship

• $3,500 minimum for each scholarship

Carleton A. Friday and Kenneth G. Weckel Scholarship Application

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Must be an undergrad student who is majoring in agriculture or food science within the University of Wisconsin system (Madison, Platteville or River Falls Campuses)
2. Deadline: May 1st, 2026

Mike Kabanica Soccer Scholarship -

• 3 Girls - $1,000
• 3 Boys - $1,000

Mike Kabanica Scholarship Application

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Must be graduating high school in spring 2026 and a WYSA member in 2025-2026.
2. Deadline: March 13th, 2026

National Dairy Research & Promotion Board

• 11 - $2,500 scholarships
• NDPRB awards an additional $3,500 scholarship to the outstanding scholarship recipent

Undeniably Dairy Scholarship Application  

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in a program that emphasizes dairy
2. Deadline: May 31, 2025

National DHIA Scholarship

• $1,000

Scholarship Program | U.S. Dairy   

Posted 3-10-2026

1. Must be an affiliate member of the National DHIA
2. Deadline: October 31, 2024

National FFA Organization Scholarship --- Varied Amounts

National FFA Organization Scholarship Applications will be available at www.ffa.org beginning November 1st

Updated 3-10-2026

1. High School Senior or currently enrolled in college
2. Be less than 23 years of age at time of application. 
3. Current FFA members unless otherwise stated
4. Have a valid mailing address in the U.S.
5. Plan to attend post-secondary school in the U.S.
6. Full-time student if enrolled in a post-secondary institution (minimum 12 credit hours)
7. Deadline: January 15, 2026

National Holstein Women's Scholarship Organization Inc.

• Minimum of 1 - $1,000 scholarships will be awarded

NHWSO Scholarship Application    

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Must be a member of the Junior Holstein Association/Holstein USA
2. Deadline: February 20, 2026

National Milk Producers Federation - Varied Amounts

NMPF Scholarship Application    

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Available to students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in the United States and actively pursuing a dairy-related field of research that will directly benefit dairy cooperatives, dairy farmers, or the US dairy industry.
2. Deadline: April 24, 2026

Red & White Dairy Cattle Association 

• $1,000

RWDCA Scholarship Application     

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Any graduating high school senior or an undergraduate college student. 
2. Applicant or applicant's parents must be members of the RWDCA for at least three years. 
3. Individuals may apply each year he/she is eligible unless he/she has already received a $1,000.00 scholarship.
4. Applicants must be from the United States or Canada. 
5. Due May 15, 2025 by 11:59pm emailed. 

Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship

• 3 - $1,000 scholarships available

Updated 3-10-2026

1. High School Senior
2. A veteran and an American Legion member holding a current official membership card at the time of application and at the beginning of higher education pursuit
3. A Son/Daughter whose Father, Mother, or Legal Guardian is a member of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion holding a current official membership card at the time of application and at the beginning of higher educational pursuit.
4. A grandson/granddaughter whose grandfather, grandmother or legal guardian is a member of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion holding a current official membership card at the time of application and at the beginning of higher educational pursuit.
5. Applicant himself/herself is a member, in good standing, of the Sons of the American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary/Junior Auxiliary holding a current official membership card at the time of application at the beginning of higher educational pursuit
6. Must have participated in one or more of the following American Legion sponsored activities:

• Attendance at a complete session of Badgers Boys State or Badger Girls State
• Participation in County Youth Government Day Program
• Participation in the American Legion Oratorical Contest (at any level) or American Legion Americanism and Government Test Program
• Active member of an American Legion sponsored Band and/or Drum and Bugle Corps.
• Member or an active American Legion Baseball Team
• Member of an American Legion sponsored Scout Troop
• Member of the Sons of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary or the American Legion

     7.  Deadline: March 1, 2026

Scholarships for Military Children 

500 @ $2,000 each

Scholarship for Military Children Application

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.
2. High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis)
3. College applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPS of 2.5. College freshman must submit a first-semester college transcript
4. Applicants or sponsors do not need to live at an installation with a commissary - simply select the commissary where you shop or the one nearest to you. 
5. Deadline: N/A

Student-View Scholarship Program

• 1 - $10,000 scholarship
• 2 - $1,000 scholarships
• 3 - $500 scholarships

Student-View Scholarship Application

Updated 3-10-2026

• No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
• No essay required
• No lengthy application forms or application fees
• Scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications.
• Questions- contact 724-903-0439 OR contact@studentinsights.com
• Deadline: April 23, 2026

Sullivan Show Supply

• 20 - $1,000 scholarships 

Sullivan Supply Scholarship Application

Updated 3-10-2026

1. For students who have a passion for the livestock industry
2. Deadline: March 15, 2026

The Cirkled In Scholarship - 1 @ $2,500

The No Sweat Scholarship you can use immediately after receiving it; for 8th-12th graders for any educational need

Cirkled In Scholarship Application

Updated 3-10-2026

• No essays to write
• No GPA requirements
• No minimum income requirements
• Selection based on your holistic Cirkled In profile
• Quarterly scholarship

Trans OVA Genetics

• 20 - $1,000

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and veterinary students.
2. Students are not required to be studying in an agriculture field, but candidates are asked to show active involvement or future intent of involvement in the agricultural industry.
3. Deadline: March 15, 2026

Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Association - $1,000

Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Association Scholarship

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Pursuing a degree in Animal Science with emphasis in dairy, Dairy Science, Food Animal Veterinary Medicine, Dairy Manufacturing, Dairy Technology or Dairy Food Science. (Other degree programs may be considered if there is strong evidence of commitment and contribution to the dairy industry.).
2. Applicants that have completed their freshman year or greater will be considered.
3. Completed at least one semester with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
4. Plans to complete their degree program with the intent to come back and serve the Upper Midwest dairy industry.
5. Deadline: February 10, 2026

U.S. Ayrshire Breeder's Association 

• $500 scholarship

U.S. Ayrshire Breeder's Association Scholarship Application

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Have been a Junior Member in good standing with the Ayrshire Breeders’ Association for the past five years.
2. Be planning or currently majoring in a post-secondary agricultural program,
3. Be a high school senior or currently enrolled in a institution of higher learning, with documentation from that institution and be between the ages of 16-21 by December 31 of the contest year.
4. Deadline: June 10th, 2026

WISA Youth Scholarship

• 1st Place - $14,000
• 2nd Place - $5,000

Wisconsin Security Association Scholarship Application

Updated 3-10-2026

1. Current High School Senior
2. Parent or guardian must be an active member of a Wisconsin police or fire department.  
3. Write an essay explaining "What it means to me to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community"
4. Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and the essay. 
5. The following items must be submitted: completed application, essay, transcripts, proof of acceptance to a college or university, proof of parent's occupation, SAT and/or ACT test score results, resume, letter of recommendation and completed Community Service Form.
6. Deadline: March 1, 2026