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Agriculture scholarships for high school students

4 Agriculture scholarships open to high school students. The earliest deadline is Jan 14, 2027 (National FFA Collegiate Scholarships) and the latest is Apr 12, 2027. The largest award listed is Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total) from Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa). Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of IA, OR, TX. Sponsors include Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa), National FFA Foundation, Oregon Wheat Foundation and others. Always confirm on the official site.

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National FFA Collegiate Scholarships

Varies · National FFA Foundation · High school / college

FFA high school seniors and collegiate members pursuing agriculture, trades or other careers. Opens Nov 1, 2026.

Official page also says 'open through January 15'; plan for Jan 14
Agriculture
107 days left

Oregon Wheat Foundation Scholarship

$2,000 (up to twelve awards) · Oregon Wheat Foundation · High school senior

Oregon graduating high school seniors; the program supports students who will help grow Oregon agriculture.

2027 applications open Nov 1, 2026; must be received by Feb 1, 2027.
AgricultureOR
166 days left

Texas FFA Scholarships

Varies (Texas FFA awards about $2.4 million a year in scholarships) · Texas FFA Association / Texas FFA Foundation · High school senior / college

Texas FFA members (SAT/ACT requirement remains in place).

2027 applications open Jan 1, 2027 in the Texas FFA roster system; area deadlines run April 1–19, 2027 (Area 6 TBD), so check your area. State interviews June 4, 2027.
AgricultureTX
177 days left

The Matteson Scholarship

Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total) · Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa) · High school senior / college / adult / trade

Students and working adults living in Lee, Des Moines or Henry County, Iowa, studying agriculture, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or a trade.

2027 first-time application opens Jan 11, 2027 and closes April 12, 2027 (renewals Dec 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027).
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Frequently asked questions

How many agriculture scholarships for high school students are open right now?

4 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for agriculture scholarships for high school students?

National FFA Collegiate Scholarships closes on Jan 14, 2027. The last one listed here closes on Apr 12, 2027.

What are the biggest agriculture scholarships for high school students?

The Matteson Scholarship (Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total)); Oregon Wheat Foundation Scholarship ($2,000 (up to twelve awards)); National FFA Collegiate Scholarships (Varies).