Available to Undergraduate/Graduate Students enrolled in Agriculture Curriculum at any 4-year or 2-year university or college.
The application period is closed until December 1, 2024. After December 1st we will have an updated Winner’s Circle Undergraduate Application and scholarship list.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate attending an Iowa community college, college or university and pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation.
Throughout history, the only constant in agriculture has been change. Innovators embracing change have implemented new technologies, production methods or other ways to add value throughout the agricultural supply chain. While there have been vast improvements in the sector, agriculture’s best days lie ahead, and this scholarship seeks to recognize future leaders in agriculture pioneering new ways to drive the industry forward.
Qualifications: sophomore or junior in CALS at Iowa State, experience in 4-H and/or FFA preferred.
In addition to providing food and fiber to the world, agriculture has cemented a role in the global energy supply providing low-carbon alternatives for transportation, thermal energy and materials. Low-carbon ethanol and renewable diesel power our vehicles today, with emerging technologies that can further reduce the carbon footprint of the fuels or transform feedstocks to decarbonize aviation. This scholarship seeks to recognize students interested in studying and pursuing careers in biorenewables. Qualifications: sophomore or junior in CALS at Iowa State, experience in 4-H and/or FFA preferred
Applicant must currently be enrolled in the Department of Ag Business at Iowa State University with a minimum of 80 college credit hours. Applicant must be from southeast Iowa, come from a strong farm background, have a strong background in FFA, and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant should have a strong agricultural background involving 4-H and FFA and demonstrate leadership abilities while being involved with activities.
Applicant must be an incoming freshman in the fall of 2025 or a current undergraduate attending an Iowa community college, 4-year college or university and pursuing a degree in Animal Science and/or Agricultural Business. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. This scholarship seeks to recognize future leaders in agriculture pioneering new ways to drive the industry forward. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation.
Applicant must be an incoming freshman in the fall of 2025 or an undergraduate at Iowa State University who shows grit and determination in the area of agriculture they’re passionate about. Two $4,000 scholarships will be given in the next two years (2025 & 2026) to a freshman and an upperclassman, respectively.
The applicant must be a current sophomore or junior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who is involved in the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative and show a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation.
Applicant should be an undergraduate in the fall of 2025 at any Iowa community college, college, or university and pursuing a degree in the field of animal agriculture, specifically beef or swine. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H, and/or FFA, have shown swine and/or cattle, and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the beef or swine industries after graduation.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA leadership as well as livestock projects. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation.
Candidates must enroll in or plan to enroll in an Agriculture Communications-related program, with preference given to majors and minors in Agriculture Communications. Students seeking this scholarship are looking for a career in agricultural journalism, agricultural education, agricultural marketing , or public relations.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the swine industry after graduation.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours with emphasis in swine. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the swine industry after graduation.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate attending an Iowa community college, college or university and have a strong background in beef projects and activities. Preference in selection will be given to applicant who shows current and prior involvement in their beef breeding program and are associated with beef breed associations with a desire to remain active in the beef breeding industry after graduation.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA sheep projects and a strong emphasis in sheep while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who is active in Block and Bridle Club and shows a desire to remain active in the sheep industry after graduation.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA leadership as well as livestock projects. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation.
Applicant must currently have 60 or more credit hours in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA swine projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the purebred swine industry after graduation.
Applicant must currently be an incoming freshman or undergraduate attending an Iowa community college, college or university and have a strong agriculture background involving 4-H and/or FFA activities. Preference will be given to applicant who is interested in Agricultural Business.
Applicant must be a current junior or senior undergraduate enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA projects and activities and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities at the college level. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation.
The applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University pursuing a degree in Ag Business or Ag Finance with a strong agriculture background involving 4-H and/or FFA. Applicant must have completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours.
Applicant should be an incoming freshman at any Iowa community college, college, or university in the fall of 2025, or an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must live in Story County and have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA beef projects and activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the beef industry.
Applicant should be an incoming freshman at an Iowa community college, college, or university in the fall of 2025, or an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Applicant must have a strong background in equine exhibition.
The applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA beef projects and activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the beef industry following graduation.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA swine projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU.
Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the swine industry after graduation.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA swine projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the swine industry after graduation.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Preference will be given to student interested in Animal Science and/or Agronomy, Ag Business or Ag Studies.
Applicant must be a current undergraduate in Agriculture and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA leadership as well as livestock projects. Preference will be given to applicant who is enrolled at NICC and demonstrates financial need. Applicant must show a strong desire to remain active in Agriculture after graduation.
Applicant must have exhibited breeding swine at the Iowa State Fair FFA Swine Show at least once during their FFA membership and in a year prior to applying for the scholarship. Applicant must be an undergraduate in agriculture or agriculture related field at any Iowa university or community college. The applicant must have a strong background in FFA leadership and show a strong desire to remain active in agriculture after graduation. Applicants are eligible to apply every year they meet the requirements; however, preference will be given to those who have not received an Iowa State Fair FFA Blue and Gold Gilt Sale Scholarship in the past.
Applicant must currently be an undergraduate in the College of Business with an emphasis on agriculture at an Iowa university or college and completed a minimum of 45 college credit hours. Applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA leadership. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in agribusiness after graduation.
Applicant should be an undergraduate at any Iowa community college or university, or an incoming freshman in Agriculture at any Iowa community college, college, or university in the fall of 2025. Applicant must have a strong background in meat goat production and/or exhibiting, projects and activities.
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