Agriculture Major Scholarships – What Are My Options?

Planning to major in agriculture in college and looking for scholarships specifically for that field. Does anyone know of scholarships like those offered by Proteus? And how competitive are they usually?

Absolutely, scholarships for agriculture majors are definitely out there!

1. National FFA Organization: It's a great place to look if you're involved or have been involved in Future Farmers of America. They offer a variety of scholarships based on region and area of study.

2. The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America jointly offer several scholarships to students pursuing a career in these related fields.

3. Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders and Academic Scholarships: This organization offers different scholarships of at least $1,600, and these are meant for high school seniors and current college students.

Regarding competitiveness, it typically varies depending on a number of factors, including the award amount, specific eligibility criteria and the number of applications received. While some scholarships may be more competitive than others, remember not to underestimate the lesser-known scholarships, as they may have lower application numbers, hence increasing your odds!

It's also a good idea to check with agricultural or related departments at the schools you're interested in as they may offer scholarships as well.

Finally, you can also utilize tools like Appily to search for scholarships by field of study, which can help identify additional agriculture-specific scholarships out there.

Remember, it's a numbers game. The more scholarships you apply to, the higher your chances of securing some form of funding, so get those applications in and don't be discouraged. Best of luck in your search!