Best Grants For Agricultural Education in Arizona

Arizona 501(c)(3) public charities with $100,000+ budgets can seek funding for workforce skills, inclusive prosperity, or environmental sustainability programs that serve communities where RBC Wealth Management operates. RBC Foundation USA provides support for initiatives like agricultural and trades education, youth job readiness, and community-focused climate or accessibility projects that create clear pathways to thriving futures.

About the Foundation

Kern Community Foundation is a vibrant nonprofit enterprise with a powerfully simple mission of growing community and growing philanthropy.

Scholarships

Kern Community Foundation manages more than two dozen scholarship funds. Community stakeholders have created these scholarships to honor their loved ones, to support higher education, and to foster the improvement of students as they pursue their diverse ambitions. Students have access to all our scholarship resources through one simple application.

Nickel Family Scholarship for Agricultural Education

The Nickel Family Scholarship for Agricultural Education (“Fund”) was established in 2015 by Adele Nickel, on behalf of the Nickel Family and the Nickel Family Trust. The permanently endowed scholarship fund provides academic support to Central Valley students interested in Agriculture.

The scholarship is available to students admitted to community colleges, and public and private colleges and universities, including accredited technical schools.

Every Battle Creek area resident shall have the resources to access post-secondary education and training.

Your dreams matter — and we want to help you achieve them. Whether you’re a graduating high school senior, an adult returning to school, or a graduate student pursuing advanced education, we’re here to support you by opening doors to opportunity.

Beyond tuition, many funds support total cost of attendance — books, fees, equipment, and in some cases childcare or transportation.

Checks are made payable to the educational institution indicated on the follow-up and mailed directly to the educational institution. Checks are typically mailed in early August.

Homer FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund

Established in 1983 the Homer FFA Alumni is a support group for the Homer FFA chapter. The Homer FFA chapter was established in 1948. The Homer FFA Alumni Chapter focuses on premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Homer FFA Alumnus have received national recognition as an Outstanding Alumni Affiliate. The Homer FFA Alumni Scholarship was established in 2002. The Homer FFA Alumni highly encourage current FFA members to reach their fullest potential through furthering their education, beyond high school.

Post-high school students pursuing agricultural or conservation education and related internships can receive $5,000 - $10,000 in scholarships from the Samardzija-Gutesha Family Fund, part of Dekalb County Community Foundation. With a mission to advance agricultural education, it also provides grants to local organizations and educational seminars that may benefit Arizona agricultural education partners.

Arizona agricultural education students may be eligible for scholarships supporting agriculture-related higher or vocational education costs through the Dekalb County Community Foundation’s Bob Suddeth 4-H Scholarship Fund. DeKalb County graduating seniors active in 4-H for at least six years, including senior year, can use awards for tuition, books, and other school-related fees at accredited institutions.

Graduating high school seniors and college students pursuing agriculture, agri-business, or green energy fields can receive support through the Thurman G. Adams and Hilda McCabe Adams Family Scholarship. Grants from Delaware Community Foundation help students, particularly Delaware and Sussex County residents, with a one-time US $1,000 award that may benefit those interested in agricultural education, including in Arizona-focused programs.

Students pursuing agricultural studies in Arizona may be eligible for the Culver Young Farmers Agricultural Scholarship, which supports higher education in agricultural fields. Marshall County Community Foundation offers one or more annual, renewable scholarships for students in agricultural education, with renewals based on the Scholarship Advisory Committee’s recommendation and continued fulfillment of recipient qualifications.

High school seniors from specific Marshall County, Indiana schools planning to major in mathematics can receive scholarship support for higher education, with preference for those active in athletics, 4-H, or with agricultural backgrounds. Grants from Marshall County Community Foundation help Arizona agricultural education organizations see how this student-focused award model may relate to their own scholarship or youth programs.

Students pursuing agricultural education who reside in Marshall County, Indiana can receive scholarship support for full-time freshman undergraduate studies. Marshall County Community Foundation administers this renewable agriculture-focused scholarship, which requires proof of successful completion of the first semester or trimester before funds are disbursed and is open to both graduating and non-high school seniors.

Students planning to study agriculture, including those in Arizona, can apply for the Arlyn J. Walt Memorial Scholarship, which supports agricultural education. Offered through Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s unified application, Coopersville-area students interested in farming or agricultural studies may be especially well-suited for this opportunity.

Georgia students pursuing agricultural or poultry-related degrees can receive the Gainesville Chicken Scholarship to support higher education costs. With a mission to strengthen education pathways, North Georgia Community Foundation provides agricultural education funding with a US $2,000 award for graduating high school seniors, GED recipients, or full-time college students planning careers in the poultry industry.

Students pursuing agricultural science degrees in Arizona can apply for the Clay and Margaret Godfrey Memorial Agricultural Scholarship, which supports college-level agricultural education. Arkansas Community Foundation oversees this scholarship, and applicants use the Foundation’s scholarship portal and quiz to confirm eligibility and access additional scholarship opportunities.

Focused on agricultural and environmental education, this scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who have been active in 4-H with a strong agricultural or environmental project and are accepted to a four-year college. Although managed by Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation in New York, Arizona students meeting these criteria may review details to confirm eligibility.

BIPOC-led and BIPOC-allied community-based organizations and Tribal nations in Arizona working on food systems, food security, or agricultural education can apply for Growing Justice Fund’s US $10,000 - US $25,000 awards. Grants from Growing Justice Fund help strengthen equitable good food procurement infrastructure, policy and organizing, and traditional food pathways connected to community-serving institutions.

Students pursuing degrees in agriculture or horticulture and involved in FFA can receive funding for their education, with awards of US $1,000 available and a preference for those from Hughson. Focused on agricultural education, Stanislaus Community Foundation’s Bob Boggeri Farms Fund may benefit Arizona students meeting these criteria.

Graduating high school seniors pursuing agriculture, ag-related fields, animal science, teaching, or primary healthcare can apply for the David W. Moore Memorial Scholarship, awarding US $2,500 for college costs. Offered by Stanislaus Community Foundation, eligible students must be from Atwater, Golden Valley, or Oakdale and show financial need, community involvement, and a 2.5+ GPA.

Graduating high school seniors planning to study agriculture or biology can receive college tuition assistance through the Susquehanna Beekeepers Association College Scholarship, administered by Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains. Students from northeastern Pennsylvania pursuing higher education in agricultural education or biology may benefit, while Arizona agricultural programs can note its focus area for comparison.

Arizona students pursuing agricultural or related environmental fields may be eligible for the Van Cott Family Memorial Scholarship, which supports tuition for graduating high school seniors. Focused on agricultural education and environmental disciplines, Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains invites applicants planning majors like agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or environmental science at a college or post-secondary program.

Educational institutions and programs developing food and agricultural science talent in Arizona can apply for USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture support for teaching, training, and workforce development. With a mission to strengthen agricultural education, NIFA provides funding for K–14 professional development, youth non-formal education, community college workforce training, undergraduate research, and graduate fellowships, with awards from US $10,000 - US $650,000.

Focused on agricultural and related studies, Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains invites graduating high school seniors to pursue college scholarships. Students planning to major in agriculture, education, STEM fields, or law enforcement may be eligible; those in Arizona interested in agricultural education should review specific school district requirements.

Graduating seniors planning to study education, especially career and technical or agricultural education fields, may be eligible for renewable support through the Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship, available to Carteret County, NC public high school students. North Carolina Community Foundation supports postsecondary education costs such as tuition, room and board, books, fees, and related expenses.

Our mission is to enhance quality of life, today and in the future, by:

• Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desires
• Building a permanent endowment
• Facilitating prudent management and care of funds
• Meeting needs through grants, awards, and scholarships

CFCC: Mark C. and Dorothy I. Morgan Scholarship

Amount

(1) $2,000 scholarship, (2) $1,500 scholarships

This scholarship is not renewable and previous recipients may not reapply.

The John and Olive Cornellisson Scholarship Fund, managed by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, supports students graduating from USD 239 or 240 high schools pursuing higher education in agriculture or vocational training. Open to high school seniors, current college students, and non-traditional students, the fund emphasizes financial need over GPA. Previous recipients can apply for renewal, ensuring continued support for those striving to advance their education.

York County Community Foundation

York County Community Foundation was founded in 1961 by generous visionaries who saw an opportunity to perpetually support their community by pooling charitable giving, investing it to grow over time and make grants to charity from the earnings on the pooled fund. It wasn’t until 1991 that the Community Foundation made a real push to build its assets so that it could become the kind of leading organization it is today. Donors are the crux of our existence; they are the reason we have been so successful over the years. Today, thanks to encouragement from many community leaders, we have enhanced our mission to include being a community leader and changemaker by working with community stakeholders to leverage our grantmaking and expertise for powerful community improvement.

Field of Study Scholarships

Through the Community Foundation, our donors have established scholarship funds focused on a specific field of study. Each scholarship expresses our donors' deep commitment to helping York County students achieve their educational goals.

Robert R. Anderson Family Fund

This scholarship was created for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies related to agriculture who live in York County.

Nebraska Community Foundation

Nebraska Community Foundation was established in 1994 by a group of visionaries determined to empower communities throughout the state to grow and prosper. They believed that with the right tools and resources, people could build the hometowns of their dreams.

Through philanthropy, our team helps communities develop strong local economies, high quality of life, and abundant leadership and volunteer opportunities. We empower local leaders to identify community assets, invest in their own resources, and bring about their own positive change. 

BCAFF Scholarships

The Butler County Area Foundation Fund is offering three scholarships to graduating seniors who meet individual scholarship criteria. These scholarships are the Butler County Clinic Scholarship (medical field major); Charles O. & Grace M. Stoops Scholarship in Agricultural or Environmental Studies; and Butler County Area Foundation Fund Scholarship.

Charles O. & Grace M. Stoops Scholarship in Agricultural or Environmental Studies

• Funding for this scholarship through the Butler County Area Foundation Fund has been provided by a gift of Grace M. Stoops and the late Charles O. Stoops of Montecito, California. Scholarship funds are available for students whose major field of study is agricultural or environmental studies.

• Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded annually to resident graduates of David City High School, Aquinas High School, or East Butler High School. Additionally, a student who is a resident of Butler County who attends a school outside of Butler County, is also eligible. Each applicant may be an entering freshman or an upperclassman enrolled for post-secondary education at an accredited school of higher education in the general areas of agriculture or environmental studies.

• Each scholarship must be used at a post-secondary accredited school of higher education.

• Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the school after the student has successfully completed the first semester.

The Community Foundation of Shelby County

Our Mission

To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.

Our Vision

To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.

Emerson and Janet Koenig Family Scholarship

Selection based upon (in order of priority):

• Participation in extracurricular activities, volunteer participation in community or non-profit setting, and recommendations.

Awards

• One $2,000 renewable scholarship for up to 3 additional years at increasing amounts

The Community Foundation of Shelby County

Our Mission

To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.

Our Vision

To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.

Harry Emley and Mary Joslin Bennett Scholarship

Selection based upon:

• Academic achievement, financial need, community and school service, and recommendations.

Awards

• One $500 scholarship