Scholarship Opportunity

Charles E. Kruse Agricultural Scholarship

Offered by Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

The Charles E. Kruse Agricultural Scholarship supports a Missouri high school senior entering a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in agriculture. The scholarship honors longtime Missouri agricultural leader and former Missouri Farm Bureau President Charles E. Kruse.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a Missouri resident.
  • Be a high school senior.
  • The applicant, parent, or guardian must hold a current Missouri Farm Bureau membership.
  • Enroll in a four-year college or university.
  • Declare a major in an agricultural field.
  • Enroll for the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.

Requirements

  • Complete the Charles E. Kruse Scholarship application.
  • Provide required academic and Missouri Farm Bureau membership information.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Missouri Farm Bureau scholarship application.
  2. 2Document Missouri residency and qualifying Farm Bureau membership.
  3. 3Document plans to enroll in an agricultural four-year degree program.
  4. 4Submit all materials before the annual deadline.