SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, tRAININGS
NAFSN curates scholarships, fellowships, apprenticeships, and other opportunities to learn in support of those seeking education and/or professional development in sustainable agriculture, food systems studies, and aligned learning.
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11/10/2025
Applications are open for the 2026–2029 Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows cohort.
Since 2018, the FFAR Fellows program has trained over 200 PhD students from 45 universities across 35 states and 3 Canadian provinces, equipping the next generation of agricultural leaders with essential professional and leadership skills.
Deadlines:
Feb 22, 2026: Stipend + Professional Development Category
Apr 15, 2026: Professional Development Category
11/10/2025
The National Agricultural Law Center has partnered with two other national organizations to launch a fellowship focused on developing the next generation of attorneys to work in the agriculture industry.
As part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting in September, the National Agricultural Law Center, NASDA and the NASDA Foundation have launched the Scott E. Fancher Agricultural Law Fellowship
The fellowship honors Scott E. Fancher, who served the agriculture industry and country with distinction as an agricultural lawyer, a farmer, Farm Service Agency County Executive Director in multiple counties and as a U.S. Marine..
Applications due: January 5, 2026.
11/7/2025
Applications are now open for the fifth cohort of Food & Society at the Aspen Institute's Food Leaders Fellowship! The fellowship unites the most promising food system leaders to ignite personal transformation, cross-sector collaboration, and scalable change toward a fair, sustainable, and healthy food system. Learn more below and share the opportunity with food leaders in your communities and networks.
Applications due December 5, 2025.
11/4/2025
Local Catch Network has announced that applications for the 2026 Seafood Accelerator and Innovation Lab (SAIL) Mentorship Program are open. SAIL Mentorship is a one-year program for mission-driven seafood businesses looking to grow capacity and resilience.
Up to four businesses will be excepted into the program in this round.
Applications due: December 15, 2025.
11/4/2025
Animal Agriculture Alliance offers paid internship positions throughout the year (1 position in spring, 2 in summer, 1 in fall). Internships can be conducted virtually or based in the Alliance’s office located in Arlington, VA near the Courthouse Metro Station. Summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week). Fall and spring internships are typically part-time (with occasional full-time opportunities).
Alliance interns assist with social media content production, research of key issues in animal agriculture, media monitoring, legislative tracking, developing reports and member resources and a variety of other projects along with supporting the Alliance team in executing projects like the annual Stakeholders Summit, College Aggies Online, Animal Ag Allies, trade show booths, marketing campaigns and more. Interns function as full-fledged members of the Alliance team and will be asked to contribute at a high level to help us achieve our mission of safeguarding the future of animal agriculture.
Spring 2026 Events and Marketing Internship (January-May) - due November 30, 2025.
Summer 2026 Communications Internship (June-August) - due November 15, 2025.
11/4/2025
The 2026 Community Food Systems Fellowship Program, an initiative of Vital Village Networks at Boston Medical Center, is an 18-month leadership program aims to increase opportunities for diverse local food system leaders across The United States (Turtle Island) to build their skills, capacity, and networks through a series of community design labs on participatory engagement and human centered design approaches, monthly learning sessions with other food systems leaders, and individualized technical assistance. Through these opportunities, the fellowship hopes to strengthen community engagement and leadership of caregivers/families, uplift strengths-based narratives, and foster collaborative leadership that scales community identified solutions and cross sector partnerships.
The Fellowship is geared towards those who are committed to:
working to develop resilient and equitable local food systems
community leadership, engagement, and the leadership of caregivers and families
food justice, nutrition justice, racial justice and social transformation
developing skills to measuring impact and success of local food systems
developing collaborative leadership skills
Applications due: November 10, 2025.
11/3/2025
Future Harvest has opened applications for it Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP), which has trained and graduated more than 400 new farmers across the Chesapeake region in sustainable and regenerative practices.
Their program redesign for 2026 stems from an intention to serve a smaller cohort of farmers with an increased depth of service, and also reflects shifts in funding.
- A year-long program running from January 2026 – December 2025
- In-depth, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, both on-farm and in classroom settings
- Trainees who graduate feeling better equipped to start their own farms or continue farming in a management role
- Mini-grants available to fund start up costs on trainees’ farming ventures
- Free attendance at our annual conference, our on farm field days, and our 10-week online classroom series, “Sustainable Farming Fundamentals”
Applications due November 14, 2025.
11/3/2025
The Accredited Certifiers Association, supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP), is offering a West/Southwest Organic Workforce Fellowship.
They welcome applicants at different points of entry into organic inspection—from those with fresh training to farmers making a career transition to certification staff moving into field work.
Ideal candidates are:
- Residents of the West/Southwest region (AZ, CA, HI, NV, NM, TX or UT)
- Early-career inspectors with some training but limited field experience
- Pre-career inspectors who have completed basic training
- Farmers or agricultural professionals exploring a transition to inspection
- Certification staff beginning to move into inspection roles
Application deadline: December 4, 2025.
11/3/2025
American Farm Bureau Federation® offers a fellowship program for MANRRS collegiate members to attend its national leadership conference. Join them in Portland, OR, March 13-16, 2026, for the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Leadership Conference.
Eligibility:
- Active MANRRS collegiate student member
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- Must be able to participate fully in the events listed under the timeline
- Current and former members of the American Farm Bureau Federation committees and staff of Farm Bureau and/or affiliated companies are not eligible to apply
- Previous Farm Bureau Fellows are not eligible to reapply
Timeline:
- November 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST: Application Deadline
- December 22, 2025: Fellows Class Announced
- January 22, 2026: Fellows Orientation (Virtual)
- January-February 2025: Mentorship Meetings with Former Fellows (Virtual)
- March 13-17, 2026: YF&R Leadership Conference in Portland, OR (includes travel days)
- March 16, 2026: Conference Review Form Due
Application deadline: November 24, 2025.
10/21/2025
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), with support from the AGCO Foundation, is launching the first cohort of the AGCO Foundation Youth AgriChampion Program.
This initiative will select ten outstanding young agri-food leaders (ages 18–40) from the eastern US. The selected "AgriChampions" will receive tailored mentorship, attend a five-day in-person workshop in Georgia, join a six-month virtual leadership program with networking opportunities, and access a $45,000 seed grant pool (individual grants of $1,000–$6,000) to advance innovative ideas in food and agriculture.
Send questions to agrichampions@cnfa.org. They are accepting questions from applicants until October 31.
Application deadline: November 15, 2025.
10/14/2025
FoodCorps has launched its FoodCorps Kindred Fellowship, a seven-month program designed to empower school food leaders to drive meaningful change in their school communities.
The Kindred Fellowship is a cohort-based program that equips 20-30 school food leaders with the skills and knowledge to initiate tangible improvement in school food systems. Through a curriculum rooted in the School Food Leadership (SFL) Framework, fellows will engage in hands-on projects, policy advocacy, and community partnerships to create nourishing, student-driven, and sustainable school meal programs.
Application deadline: December 8, 2025.
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10/13/2025
The Hawaiʻi Food+ Policy Internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with critical issues at the intersection of food access, policy advocacy, and community development in Hawaiʻi. This program is designed for individuals passionate about creating positive change in food systems and policy landscapes. If you have any questions or concerns, contact food@purplemaia.org or janine@purplemaia.org
Application deadline: November 14, 2025.
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9/18/2025
Application for the Bloomberg Fellows Program at Johns Hopkins University is now open.
The Bloomberg Fellows Program is a groundbreaking initiative that provides world-class public health training to individuals in organizations tackling critical challenges facing the United States. Fellows receive a full scholarship to earn an MPH or DrPH degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Application deadline: December 1, 2025.
8/20/2025
Applications to the Organic Growers School's Farm Beginnings® are now being accepted.
Farm Beginnings® class is a 12-month training program that helps beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building or expanding their operation. The course uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, an extensive farmer network, and mentorship. Farm Beginnings® is designed for new and expanding farmers who want to plan a profitable farm business. Students do not need to own land currently, but some farming or production experience is required. An scholarship application is also available.
Application deadline: September 15, 2025.
8/20/2025
Chef Ann Foundation is accepting applications for its Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship – a program for experienced school food professionals who are passionate about creating healthy, sustainable, and equitable school food, and ready to advance their leadership in scratch-cooked school meals.
Application deadline: September 10, 2025.
8/15/2025
New Roots Institute empowers the next generation to end factory farming. New Roots' Leadership Academy Fellowships program is designed for high school and college students who are passionate about creating sustainable, ethical food systems.
By participating, you’ll build the knowledge, skills, and relationships to challenge industrial animal agriculture and drive meaningful change both on your campus and within your community.
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8/14/2025
The American Public Health Association's Food and Nutrition Section is accepting applications for their Fellowship Program for students and early career professionals (within two years of graduation) to attend the Annual Meeting and jump-start their involvement in the Section.
Fellows will receive $450 reimbursement for travel to the 2025 Annual Meeting, which is held in DC this year. Fellows will serve for a one-year term and select a Food & Nutrition Section Committee to join. They are welcomed with a Committee orientation and have a specific role in the Committee’s work. Additionally, fellows can participate in business meetings, contribute professional development ideas, and develop their capacity for leadership.
Application deadline: August 25, 2025.
8/14/2025
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network is accepting applications for Fellows.
Eligible applicants are community leaders in academia, business, faith, government, nonprofit, or other sectors impacting children, families and communities. This is an 18-month Fellowship to lead transformational change on behalf of children, families and communities.
Each fellow receives a stipend of $20K and travel expenses connected to events and meetings will be covered
Application deadline: August 28, 2025.
7/10/2025
Chico State's Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS), in collaboration with the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts' (CARCD), Carbon Cycle Institute (CCI) and other project partners, are accepting scholarship applications for the 5th year of their Regen Ag TAP Certificate Program.
Scholarship applications are now live for the 2024-2025 CRARS TAP Professional Course series. Applicants have the opportunity to receive full scholarships to complete this course.
Many TAPs have completed this training and have received valuable experience in regenerative agriculture, soil health, and carbon farming.
Deadline to apply: July 25, 2025.
7/8/2025
Are you a transitioning service member interested in farming or agribusiness? Do you want to spend your final months of service developing your skills in a DoD SkillBridge-approved program?
Consider the Veteran Agribusiness Internship.
The Palmetto Veterans in Agribusiness program, administered by Project Victory Gardens, is a veteran-led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
6/2/2025
First Nations Development Institute has announced the Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments (NAFSI) Scholarship program that supports Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian college students to enter agriculture and food systems fields so that they can better assist their communities with their food systems efforts.
First Nations will award 20 to 25 scholarships at the amount of $1,000 to $1,500 for the 2025-2026 academic school year to Native college or university students majoring in agriculture and agriculture-related fields, including but not limited to agribusiness management, agri-science technologies, agronomy, animal husbandry, aquaponics, environmental studies, fisheries and wildlife, food production and safety, food-related policy and legislation, food science and technology, horticulture, irrigation science, and sustainable agriculture or food systems programs.
Applications due: Thursday, July 11, 2025, no later than 5 pm Mountain Time.
5/21/2025
The University of Arkansas School of Law offers a limited number of Graduate Assistantships (GAs) for the 2025-2026 academic year for students admitted to their LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law. GA positions offer educational opportunities beyond the classroom, providing agricultural and food law research and writing opportunities.
Graduate assistantship opportunities offer a tuition-free way to earn an LL.M. degree in just two semesters while doing impactful work. GAs work 15 hours per week, receive a tuition-waiver and a stipend, and are eligible for health benefits. They generally apply for two semesters, Fall and Spring, allowing the GA to earn their degree in 9 months. GAs must have a U.S. law degree and a law school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Prior assignments include:
* Sustainability & The Environment
* Food Law & Policy
* Indigenous Food & Agriculture
* Animal Welfare and Humane Handling
* Tax Education and Asset Protection Initiative
5/15/2025
The CISC-INFAS HBCU Graduate Fellowship Program (CHFP) application is now open. The fellowship runs through the 2025-2026 academic year (Sept-June). This partnership between CISC of Tuskegee University and INFAS of UC Davis will:
Co-select HBCU graduate students for the 2025-2026 fellowship cohort to receive $6,000.00 along with mentoring and professional development opportunities
Pair graduate students with faculty and collaborators to support the development/ refinement of food systems research
Leverage networks to identify strategic presentation and extracurricular opportunities inclined towards graduate student goals
Hone best practices for institutional and organizational partnerships designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture
We invite applicants who have completed at least one quarter or semester of a Master's or Doctoral program and who currently attend an HBCU.
Applications due: June 30, 2025.
5/5/2025
The Inter-Institutional Network for Food, Agriculture & Sustainability (INFAS) has launched the INFAS Food Systems Fellowship (INFAS-FSF) — a new program designed to support graduate students in food systems, especially those who are underrepresented and undersupported. This academic year-long fellowship will provide mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities to advance the careers of emerging food systems leaders who are committed to ethically and equitably engaging communities in their present and/or future work.
Fellowship Benefits:
* $2,000 stipend for each fellow
* Individual and small group mentorship with food systems scholars
* Live webinars with community food systems leaders focusing on ethical & equitable engagement in food systems research and outreach
* Professional development workshops and networking sessions
* A collaborative learning space with peers who share your passion for engaged, ethical, and equitable food systems work
Applications due: June 1, 2025.
4/28/2025
New Morning Farm offers a paid apprenticeship in South Central Pennsylvania. This 50-year-old program is a great opportunity for someone ready to take on the challenge and responsibility of farming within a supportive team.
Apprentices spend considerable time on jobs such as planting, transplanting, pest and weed control, harvesting, packing, and selling our produce at their farmers markets in Washington, D.C. Their primary role is assisting in management of crops, equipment, and marketing.
The apprenticeship provides all-inclusive room and board, which includes rent and utility-free housing (except for wifi internet service) in shared housing in one of three nearby houses they rent or own, or in one of three private, one-person cabins with shared cooking and bathroom facilities, plus groceries and all the fresh produce you can eat, along with $1100/month minimum salary (experienced folks start higher). To encourage longer-term commitment to the farm, returning apprentices enjoy a profit share bonus, salary raise each year, and a month's paid (winter) vacation, along with increasing responsibilities, and improved housing.
No deadline listed.
4/16/2025
The Connecticut Agricultural Education Foundation’s scholarship is for Connecticut High School students who are pursuing a career in agricultural education and/or have goals to further agriculture across the state.
Application deadline: June 1, 2025.
4/14/2025
EcoTrust has announced The Madrona Fellowship for Food System Leaders in the US Northwest. This fellowship is a 12-month leadership development program supporting Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) working at the intersections of food, land, culture, and climate justice. Through seasonal gatherings, mentorship, and peer connection, the fellowship nurtures transformative leadership rooted in land, community, and collective care. Guided by the rhythms of the region, it offers space for reflection, relationship, and regeneration.
Ecotrust has expanded the fellowship’s geographic reach—from the Upper Willamette Valley to the Lower Salish Sea—growing a bioregional network of leaders grounded in place and relationship. The program now brings together fellows across three regional hubs: Portland, Chehalis, and Seattle. All fellows gather seasonally for land-based immersions at our central farm site near Chehalis.
Applications due: May 16, 2025.
4/14/2025
In 2019, First Nations Development Institute, in partnership with the Henry Luce Foundation, launched the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship to honor and support a select cohort of fellows as they work to further Native knowledge creation, dissemination, and perpetuation in Native communities. The goal of this fellowship is to support exceptional leaders, knowledge holders, and knowledge makers who are doing noteworthy work to advance Indigenous knowledge and knowledge systems in diverse fields. The fellowship is intended to support individuals who are working to make broad, transformative impact and change in their diverse knowledge fields and within Native communities.
First Nations will award 10 fellowships of $75,000 each to outstanding Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers engaged in meaningful work that benefits Native people and communities in either reservation and/or urban settings.
The start date of the fellowship is January 1, 2026, and the end date is December 31, 2027.
Applications due: April 30, 2025.
4/10/2024
Community Food Funders is taking applications for their Seeding Power Fellowship.
The Seeding Power Fellowship is a nine-month cohort-based food justice fellowship program for experienced leaders working across sectors to build equitable food systems. The program is designed for movement leaders and philanthropic partners in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Seeding Power is unique in both the region it serves and the focus on effective collaborations and equitable relationships, while including fellows from philanthropy and government. Racial equity, social justice, active communication, and collaboration form the core of a tested yet tailored curriculum designed by Emerging Equity.
By creating a community of practice that develops a shared analysis of the issues plaguing our food system, Seeding Power cohorts graduate with strengthened cross-sector relationships and skills, and the opportunity to develop projects together.
Each fellow receives at least three hours of individualized coaching. Movement fellows receive a $5,000 stipend, and philanthropic fellows are asked to make a financial contribution.
Applications due: April 30, 2025.
4/3/2025
The Institute for Social and Economic Development Solutions (ISED) is offering conference travel support scholarships for the food systems conference in Portland Oregon called "Resilience and Resistance: Cross-Pollinating Food Movements." The conference is June 22-24, 2025.
This national gathering will bring together food systems leaders, farmers, academics, and advocates to tackle pressing environmental, economic, and health challenges. With more than 500 attendees expected, the event will feature inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, local field trips, and networking opportunities ... all designed to strengthen and re-imagine our food systems movement.
Scholarship applications due: May 1, 2025.
4/2/2025
The Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) have partnered together to create a scholarship in memory of Cynthia Hayes, co-founder and former director of SAAFON.
Eligible students may apply for this scholarship (see eligibility requirements in the announcement). The students awarded the scholarship will each receive a $5000 award and the opportunity to connect with sustainable food and farm advocates and practitioners. The scholarship will be awarded during the Summer of 2025.
Applications due: May 1, 2025.
4/1/2025
The Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) Graduate Student Grant Program is a competitive program to fund graduate student projects that address sustainable agriculture issues. The Call for Proposals is now open.
This program was instituted in 2000 for full-time graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) enrolled at accredited colleges and institutions in the southern region. Projects must include a clear and well-defined research topic that benefits sustainable agriculture in the Southern Region.
Awards can be up to $22,000. Projects are for 24 months
Proposals due by: May 16, 2025.
3/24/2025
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Proven Winners Scholarship Program.
4-Year University Scholarships Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must be enrolled full-time in a four-year university in the U.S. or Canada and be at least a sophomore during the academic year. Master’s and Ph.D. level students are also eligible. Students needed to have at least one year of school left before graduation.
- Must be enrolled in Horticultural Science or related fields.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Online Application
- Reference Letter: Written by your current academic advisor or a professor.
- 750 Word Essay: “What I Want to Accomplish in Horticulture."
Applications due: April 15, 2025.
3/14/2025
The Root and Bloom Fellowship, hosted by the National Young Farmers Coalition, is an advocacy and power-building educational opportunity for 25 farmers across the country.
Organized into two major phases, ROOT and BLOOM, fellows will explore how many of the challenges young and BIPOC farmers face nationwide are deeply woven and rooted in federal agriculture policy. Progressing through the fellowship, fellows will explore the ways those same policies and power dynamics play out in their communities and regions, blooming into new opportunities, positions of power, local relationships, and projects, to make change at home.
Over 9 months, from September 2025 to June 2026, Root & Bloom fellows will meet (virtually) for bimonthly sessions that will foster relationships amongst the geographically diverse cohort, allow space to dive deep into topics like organizing, advocacy, power analysis (and so much more!), and ultimately culminate in fellows pursuing leadership positions. Fellows will receive stipends for their time spent on program activities, and we estimate this fellowship to be a 4-6 hour per month time commitment.
Applications due: May 14, 2025.
3/14/2025
CCOF Foundation's Future Organic Farmers program gives $5,000 scholarships to students and early career farmers for organic-focused studies in college or vocational programs. Grants support higher education and vocational students pursuing degrees or certificates in organic agriculture to help cover tuition and educational expenses.
Future Organic Farmer grant applicants must:
- Be enrolled in an educational program in the United States that will benefit their career in organic agriculture, including vocational training/certificate programs or two/four-year degrees
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to a career in organic agriculture
- Submit a final report at the end of the award year
- Graduate degrees/programs are not eligible for funding
- The application is available in both English and Spanish.
Application cycle: March 17-April 18, 2025.
2/27/2025
The application window for the 2025 USDA 1890 National Scholars Program has re-opened. Students at 1890 land-grant universities are invited to complete and submit their applications online through USDA’s e-application.
This program is a partnership between USDA and the 19 1890 land-grant universities to encourage students at historically Black 1890 land-grant universities to pursue food and agriculture careers. The program provides scholarship recipients with full tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Scholarship recipients attend one of the 1890 universities and pursue degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The scholarship also includes work experience at USDA through summer internships. Scholars accepted into the program are eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment with USDA upon successful completion of their degree requirements and program requirements by the end of the agreement period.
Deadline extended to: March 15, 2025
2/27/2025
The Great Lakes Incubator Farm (GLIF) in Traverse City, Michigan, is accepting applications for its Training Program that begins in April 2025.
GLIF is dedicated to training the next generation of farmers through a local farming model rooted in regenerative agriculture. Their goal is to build resilience within local food systems while fostering a lasting culture of health and wellness.
This rigorous program is best suited for those who are confident that farming is their chosen path. Admission is competitive, with only five students accepted each year. Participants must commit fully to the seven month program. Students work closely with staff to prepare the soil, organize materials, optimize equipment, and finalize crop and marketing plans. As the season progresses, participants gain hands-on experience in all aspects of farming—from cultivation and planting to problem-solving, harvesting, and marketing their products.
Students will collaborate by working directly alongside the Farm Manager to run a fully functioning farm business while also engaging in classroom instruction, field demonstrations, and daily fieldwork. The program culminates in the development of an independent farm business plan, which each participant presents to their peers and the farm manager.
Applications due: March 31, 2025
2/25/2025
Colorado Garden Foundation offers its scholarship programs from proceeds generated from the annual Colorado Garden & Home Show and Colorado Fall Home Show, to provide financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students attending a college or university in Colorado.
This scholarship includes tuition, fees, room & board, and all required books. Applicants must be a pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Landscape Horticulture, Floriculture, Turf Grass Management, Botany, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Landscape Design, or Landscape Architecture.
Applications due: March 15, 2025
2/25/2025
The Western Reserve Herb Society offers Plant Science scholarships. These are open to students who have completed the second/sophomore year of undergraduate study and are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree. The applicants for these scholarships must be attending an accredited college or university and have achieved a grade point average of 3.2 or above.
The Western Reserve Herb Society Scholarship covers all accredited colleges and universities in the United States. There will be two (2) awards of $6,000 each.
The Frances Sylvia Zverina Scholarship is restricted to students studying at an accredited institution within the state of Ohio. All Ohio candidates are also automatically considered for the National Scholarship. There will be two (2) awards of $7,000 each.
Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate exceptional dedication through outside experiences and whose career goals may involve work in areas such as the public or nonprofit sector, education, sustainability, and research.
Application deadline: February 28, 2025.
2/15/2025
GreenStone Farm Credit Services provides leadership and educational opportunities to agricultural communities to develop strong leaders to sustain the long-term success of the industry.
Up to $60,000 in scholarships is available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors majoring in an agriculture or natural resource-related field.
Applications due: February 28, 2025
2/12/2025
Are you interested in learning the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a long-term career in organic vegetable production? Or are you a farmer hoping to invest in and cultivate long-term managers on your farm?
The Organic Vegetable Farm Manager Apprenticeship in Wisconsin is the first registered apprenticeship for organic vegetable production in the United States. It is co-hosted by Fairshare CSA Coalition, University of Wisconsin Extension-Madison, Wisconsin Technical College Systems, and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
The program provides paid, hands-on training that benefits producers and apprentices alike. Through this two-year, competency-based program, apprentices work with experienced farmers to develop their skills and learn the ins-and-outs of what it takes to run a successful farm business--from seeding and transplanting to sales and marketing.
No application deadline listed.
1/20/2025
To support the development of future veterinary researchers, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) established the FFAR Veterinary Student Research Fellowship (FFAR Vet Fellows) in 2018. This year, the fellowship features several updates to expand its scope, eligibility and impact. The program is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort.
The FFAR Vet Fellows program will support both quantitative and qualitative student research. The fellowship is providing up to 15 students a total of $16,000 — a $6,000 increase from last year. It is open to domestic and international students currently enrolled in a DVM or VMD degree program.
Application deadline: February 26, 2025
1/12/2025
The Agroecology Extension Summer Research Fellowship (AX Program) at the University of Vermont is a fully paid, 10-week research and outreach experience open to undergraduates from across the US.
The AX program is based at the UVM Horticulture and Research Center in Burlington VT. AX Fellows can also expect to travel throughout the state on site visits. Research project sites are dependent on the location of mentor’s research. Personal transportation is encouraged but not required.
The AX Program runs Tuesday May 27, 2025 through Friday, August 1, 2025. The AX program offers a $4,500 stipend and on-campus housing to Fellows. UVM provides the project, mentorship, and research sites.
Application deadline: March 2, 2025
1/12/2025
Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York offers a Summer Research Scholars Program where undergraduate students participate in exciting projects in agricultural research, food and beverage entrepreneurship, and business development.
For all internship programs, students have the opportunity to work with faculty, their graduate students, postdocs, and senior level staff on projects to jumpstart future career paths.
Application deadline: January 20, 2025
1/12/2025
The Indigenous Summer Research Scholars Program, supported by a grant from the USDA's New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) program (matched by Cornell CALS) has made it possible to fully fund four Indigenous students each year for the next four years to take part in Cornell University's Summer Research Scholars Program.
Since 2009, this nine-week internship has paired undergraduate students with faculty programs at Cornell AgriTech, where the student scholars gain valuable research experience to help jump-start their careers. Learn more about the program.
Similarly, as a participant in the Indigenous Summer Research Scholars Program, you will:
- Conduct an independent research project focused on the agricultural plant or food sciences.
- Develop professional and soft skills necessary for research.
- Be mentored by Cornell faculty who are experts in entomology, horticulture, food science or plant pathology.
- Connect with near-peer graduate student mentors who will work with you one-on-one.
- Receive additional culturally relevant mentoring from Indigenous Cornell faculty, the Cornell American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) and Indigenous farmers and agricultural professionals in New York.
- Participate in additional professional enrichment programming and field trips.
Scholars receive a $6,200 stipend and are provided housing. The stipend is paid in a lump sum as direct deposit shortly after arrival, typically by the end of the first full week of the program. These funds will help pay for meals not provided by the program, travel to and from Geneva, NY, and any personal expenses you incur during the program. Housing, local transportation and a number of meals will be provided.
Applications due: January 20, 2025
1/10/2025
The Garden Club of America offers 29 merit-based scholarships and fellowships in 12 areas related to conservation, ecology, horticulture and pollinator research.
Applications due: January-February 2025
12/19/2024
The Farmlink Project is accepting applications to its 2025 FIELD fellowship program.
Each year, Farmlink selects up to 12 students to participate in a nine-month long program that blends food system knowledge, entrepreneurial training, and real-world experience. The program empowers young people to work at the front lines of the food system and design their own solutions to sustainably feed the planet. It includes a paid 10-week immersive internship with an industry partner, working hands-on to deeply understand problems and design solutions.
No experience in sustainability, food systems, etc is required. Farmlink prioritizes action-oriented students who believe in their ability to make the world a better place over experience.
Applications due: January 5, 2025.
12/18/2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2025 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program.
These fellowships introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic-Serving School Districts to the vast array of USDA resources available to them. The fellowships take place during the summer of 2025, and applications are due by March 6, 2025.
“This fellowship was designed to introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the many USDA programs and resources available to them and their students,” said Dr. Lisa Ramirez, director of USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. “More than 400 fellows have participated in the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program, bringing back the knowledge they’ve acquired to share with their institutions and communities.”
The USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program offers faculty and staff the opportunity to work collaboratively with USDA to gain insight and understanding of the federal government. Fellows receive access to long-term collaboration opportunities with USDA agencies, and then share what they have learned with students and colleagues at their home institutions and in their communities.
Application deadline: March 6, 2025
12/18/2024
In recognition of the need for more agriculture education opportunities specifically geared toward Native students, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) established the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship (TAF) with additional support provided by John Deere, Farmer Mac and the Farm Credit. TAF supports Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students pursuing technical, undergraduate and graduate degrees in agriculture.
The mission of TAF is to create opportunities for students to advance their education in agriculture, increase specialized knowledge and preserve and promote the legacy of agriculture in tribal communities. The program is designed to close the financial gap to allow Fellows to place their primary focus on their academic pursuits, while allowing Fellows to have the time and resources needed to participate in educational enrichment activities.
The program provides a benefits package that can include up to four years of fellowship status, with funding to earn agricultural degrees or technical certifications.
Application deadline: January 17, 2025
12/18/2024
The National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC) is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to the assistance of grazing lands, both private and public.
In partnership with Powerflex Supply and administered by NatGLC, the Land & Legacy Scholarship provides financial support for farmers and ranchers interested in attending any of Noble Research Institute’s 2025 educational courses. Topics range from regenerative ranching techniques to business management strategies aimed at fostering long-term profitability and environmental stewardship. Each scholarship awarded will cover the full cost of a single Noble course registration.
Course participants will gain practical insights from Noble’s experienced regenerative ranching advisors, connect with like-minded peers, and learn how to implement innovative solutions to elevate their operation and bottom line.
The scholarship is open to farmers and ranchers interested in expanding their skills and knowledge of regenerative land and business management practices.
Application deadline: January 15, 2025