Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Winner’s Circle Scholarships

Eligibility

• Be an incoming freshman, undergraduate student, or graduate student who meets the requirements of the applicable Winner’s Circle application.
• Enroll in an agriculture curriculum at a two-year or four-year college or university.
• Major in an agricultural program with a focus on a career in the agricultural industry.
• Meet the individual eligibility requirements for each scholarship matched through the application.
• Scholarship-specific criteria may include 4-H or FFA involvement, livestock experience, academic major, Iowa residency, county residency, college attended, career interests, financial need, or leadership experience.

Requirements

• Complete the appropriate IFAA Winner’s Circle online application.
• Provide complete academic, agricultural, leadership, activity, and career information requested through the application.
• Answer all required application questions.
• Provide any scholarship-specific documentation requested within the application.
• Submit the completed application by the published Winner’s Circle deadline.

How to Apply

1. 1Review the Incoming Freshman or Undergraduate Winner’s Circle scholarship list.
2. 2Choose the application that matches your academic level.
3. 3Complete the online Winner’s Circle application.
4. 4Provide detailed information about your agricultural background, 4-H or FFA involvement, leadership, academic program, and career goals.
5. 5Answer all application questions carefully so IFAA can match you with appropriate scholarships.
6. 6Review the application for completeness.
7. 7Submit before the published deadline.
8. 8IFAA will consider applicants for applicable scholarships based on their application responses.
9. 9Recipients are invited to the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Presentation at the Iowa State Fair.