Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

Scholarships are open to individuals 16 years of age or older who have a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents.

Award: Up to $2,500

Deadline: November 1, 2016

More info: http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

Scholarships are open to individuals 16 years of age or older who have a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents.

Award: Up to $2,500

Deadline: June 1, 2016

More info: http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm

The Murray Wise Associates Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited college, university, or community college in a course of study related to agriculture or agribusiness. Students already enrolled in such institutions and courses of study may also apply.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://app.murraywiseassociates.com/

National Ag Day Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in the 2015-2016 school year. Applicant can submit an essay and/or video on the given topic related to agriculture.

Amount: $1,000 

Deadline: Jan. 29, 2016

More info: http://www.agday.org/media/pr5.php

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

Geneseo Migrant Center 

These scholarships are for individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: visual arts, performing arts, media (film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.), and crafts (traditional folk arts, furniture weaving, pottery, etc.). There are two options in applying for funding: option one (grants under $500) has no deadline for applicants and requests are reviewed case-by-case; option two (grants up to $2500) has application deadlines of June 1 and November 1 and requires that a portfolio or samples of work and a budget or documentation of expenses be submitted with the application. Because no essay is required, the letter of recommendation is very important and should address the qualify of both the applicant and intended project. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in school.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: June 1, 2015

More info: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

These scholarships are for individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: visual arts, performing arts, media (film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.), and crafts (traditional folk arts, furniture weaving, pottery, etc.). There are two options in applying for funding: option one (grants under $500) has no deadline for applicants and requests are reviewed case-by-case; option two (grants up to $2500) has application deadlines of June 1 and November 1 and requires that a portfolio or samples of work and a budget or documentation of expenses be submitted with the application. Because no essay is required, the letter of recommendation is very important and should address the qualify of both the applicant and intended project. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in school.

Deadline: June 1, 2014

Award: $500-$2500

More info: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm

Murray Wise Association Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for seniors in high school accepted for full-time enrollment and students already enrolled at an accredited college, university, or community college in a course of study related to agriculture or agribusiness. Scholarships will be awarded based on demonstrated scholastic ability; leadership in school, church, and community activities; and commitment to agriculture or related fields. 

Award: $1000 

Deadline: March 31, 2014

More info: http://murraywiseassociates.com/foundation

A.W. Bodine - Sunkist Memorial Scholarship

A.W. Bodine - Sunkist Memorial Scholarship for seniors whose immediate family derives the majority of their income from agriculture, have financial need, and GPA and extracurricular activities indicate a potential for success.

Complete application package including personal and financial information, a written essay, transcripts, and two references.

Award: $2000

Deadline: April 30, 2014

More info: http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.aspx

Annie's Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship

Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Application. Sustainable and organic agriculture is at the heart of everything they do. That’s why each year they award scholarships to students through their Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship program. They're proud to support the next generation of farmers committed to sustainable farming practices by offering $100,000 in funds to students studying sustainable agriculture.

Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program is open to full time undergraduate and graduate students studying at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or graduate school in the U.S. for the 2014/2015 school year. Students must be focusing studies on sustainable agriculture. International students may apply as long as they are studying at a U.S. school.

Annie’s accepts applications postmarked between October 1, 2013 and December 2nd 2013. If you are chosen to receive an award, you will be notified by April 15th, 2014, and funds will be dispersed directly to your school on or around July 15, 2014.

The application consists of two parts- your application and your supporting documents. Complete the application cover page, sign the form and draft a personal statement. Your supporting documents consist of an official copy of your transcript and two letters of recommendation from someone who can speak to your commitment to Sustainable Agriculture. The letters of recommendation must be from contacts that are NOT related to you. Letters of recommendation should be in a sealed envelope and the writer should sign the seal.

More info and application: http://www.annies.com/giving-back/agricultural-scholarships/apply/

Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship

The deadline for this scholarship is annually by July 1st, 2013. Award: $2000

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a deserving student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college. This support will cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate degree without being encumbered with substantial debt.

This scholarship is made available through a generous endowment from a concerned individual for the education of children of migrant farmworkers. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. More info and application: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mfb.htm

A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship - $2000

A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Application: Seniors whose immediate family derives the majority of their income from agriculture, have financial need, and GPA and extracurricular activities indicate a potential for success. Complete application package including personal and financial information, a written essay, transcripts, and two references. Award: $2000. Deadline: 4/30/2013

The Bodine-Sunkist scholarship honors the memory of Sunkist board vice chairman Arthur W. Bodine. Eligibility requirements include financial need and a family or personal involvement in California or Arizona agriculture. It is open to students entering any phase of their undergraduate college career, at any school, and in any field of study. Please remember that the student and/or a member of the immediate family (parents/siblings/grandparents) must be, have been or currently be involved in California or Arizona agriculture. The number of recipients varies each year, with selection based on factors such as financial need, grade point average, college board test scores, recommendations and an essay.

Click here: http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.aspx