2026 Scholarship Program
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must be in the age range of a high school senior to 21 years of age. Applicants must have experience with an animal project in one of the species covered by YQCA (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, or rabbits). All applicants must show a commitment to pursuing a career path in agriculture, livestock, or food systems. Applicants must meet one of the following education and career pathway requirements:
- High School Seniors: High school seniors may apply if they have been accepted into an accredited college, university, or certification program in an agriculture-related field.
- High School Graduates: High school graduates must be currently enrolled in one of the following:
- A 2- to 4-year college or university agriculture program
- An agriculture-related certification program
Proof of enrollment is required before scholarship funds are released to the institution.
Awards
A total of $30,000 through 10 scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $500 to $5,000. Award amounts will be determined based on application scoring and final committee review.
Dates
The application will close February 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST. The application deadline is final, and no extensions will be provided. The system will automatically prevent application submission after the deadline. Please note technical assistance will not be available after 5:00 p.m. CST on the day of the deadline.
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To access the application, you will need to create an account in the scholarship platform.
This scholarship is intended for youth in the age range of a high school senior to 21 years of age. Creating a scholarship account does not automatically create or sign a user up for a YQCA Program account.