Scholarship Opportunity

Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship

Offered by Iowa Corn Growers Association

The Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship supports Iowa Corn Growers Association members and their children who are preparing for careers that will strengthen Iowa agriculture. One application automatically enters eligible students for both Iowa Corn and National Corn Growers Association scholarship opportunities.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2027 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be an Iowa Corn Growers Association member or the child of an Iowa Corn Growers Association member.
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two-year college, four-year college, university, or graduate school in the United States.
  • Pursue a program of study that prepares you to contribute to Iowa's agriculture industry.
  • First-Year Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors entering college.
  • Upperclassmen Scholarships are available to students entering their second, third, or fourth year of college or graduate school.

Requirements

  • Complete the combined Iowa Corn and National Corn Growers Association scholarship application.
  • Submit the required essay.
  • Submit one letter of recommendation.
  • Provide a current transcript.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the combined Iowa Corn and National Corn Growers Association online scholarship application.
  2. 2Write the required essay.
  3. 3Request one recommendation letter.
  4. 4Upload your transcript.
  5. 5Review your application for completeness.
  6. 6Submit before January 31.
  7. 7Eligible applicants are automatically considered for both Iowa Corn and National Corn Growers Association scholarship opportunities.

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