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Trotter Project Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Must have 2.5 or higher G.P.A. (unweighted).
  • Must be a high school senior, incoming, or current college student to qualify for scholarships.
  • Must be Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry, Hospitality Management or Agriculture student.
  • Must Complete online application.
  • Must attend college/university in the U.S.

More Details

Must submit the following documents:

  • Resume highlighting community service, jobs/internships.

  • Transcript displaying cumulative G.P.A. weighted/unweighted.

  • Letter of recommendation from someone who can discuss candidate’s academic achievements and/or character.

  • Video expressing how you pursue excellence, your interest in culinary arts/hospitality/baking & pastry/agriculture and long-term goals. This is your opportunity to express individuality/creativity, passion, commitment, and any other positive qualities. Videos should not exceed three minutes.

  • COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY – Must submit documentation from college/university demonstrating a remaining balance/financial need.

Stromberg’s Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years old or older.
  • Must be a permanent legal U.S. resident physically residing in the fifty United States of America or a holder of a valid student visa
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in agricultural sciences and other related studies.
  • Must provide a 500-word essay on or before the deadline of December 31st, 2023.

More Details

For a chance to win the scholarship, write a 500-word essay about any of the following:

  • The Importance of Poultry
  • What are the main benefits of raising chickens at home?
  • What Do You Think About Green Poultry Farming?
  • Pros and Cons of Urban Chicken Farming

Dairy Shrine Scholarships

Eligibility

Dairy Shrine offers multiple scholarship opportunities for students majoring in dairy or other agricultural related fields.

National Grocers Association Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Scholarships are available to rising college freshman through postgraduate studies (must be enrolled at the time of disbursement to be considered)
  • Must be enrolled in a U.S. or 4-year-degree-granting institution (including relevant postgraduate studies)
  • Majoring in Business, Food Management, Accounting, Human Resources, IT or other focuses leading to a career in grocery
  • Experience in the grocery industry is preferred but not required
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Must intend to pursue a career in independent grocery industry

More Details

The foundation administers 13 scholarships.  By completing one application, students will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.

Access the NGA Foundation Scholarship submission at https://webportalapp.com/sp/closed/ngafoundation.

  1. Create a profile
  2. Start an application to include demographic information and 3-4 personal statement essay questions. This can be saved at any point and edited at a later date prior to submission.
  3. Upload your Official or unofficial transcript
  4. Upload additional materials including, letter of recommendation(s), certificates, awards, etc.
  5. Save and submit your application once complete.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. ​

 

Feeding Tomorrow Scholarships

Eligibility

The Feeding Tomorrow Fund of IFT offers a variety of academic tuition scholarships for freshman, undergraduate, and graduate students. IFT is committed to actively addressing barriers to access to education and science, especially for those who have been impacted the most by food inequity.

HW Part Store Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a permanent legal U.S. resident physically residing in the fifty United States of America or a holder of a valid student visa
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in agricultural sciences at accredited colleges or universities in the United States.

More Details

  1. The applicant must write a 500-word essay on one of the following topics:
    • The role of machinery in reducing human-risk in construction.
    • The benefits of maintaining commercial construction machinery.
    • The role of aftermarket parts for construction machinery.
  2. Send your essay to scholarship@hwpartstore.com as an attached PDF file along with the following details:
    • Your full name
    • The name of your school
    • Vocational/trade area
    • Your expected graduation date (for high school seniors only)
  3. Use the subject line: HW Part Store Scholarship 2023 | (Your Full Name)

Mann Lake Beekeeping Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
  • Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. college or university
  • Must be a student/enrollee of any of the following: entomology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, or other related studies.

More Details

For a chance to win the scholarship, write a 300-word essay on any of the following topics:

  • In the fast-changing environment now, in your own words, how did it affect the bees, and what must be done to protect their population from getting smaller?
  • How can we spread awareness that caring for the bees is caring for the environment in general?
  • Aside from honey, what other benefits of bees are underrated?

Essays must be submitted as an attached PDF file to scholarship@mannlake.com, along with  the following details:

  • Full Name
  • Address
  • Major
  • Phone number
  • School name
  • Date of birth

Use the following subject line: Mann Lake $1000 Scholarship | (Your Name). Only one submission per person is allowed. You must be able to prove your eligibility based on the above criteria.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship- Baccalaureate Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

  • RESIDENCY
    • Be a Washington state resident as defined by state Legislature (RCW 28B.15.012).
    • Earn a high school diploma or GED from a Washington state institution by June of the year of application.
  • FINANCIAL NEED
  • ACADEMIC RECORD
    • A cumulative grade point average (GPA) as of application date of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale), demonstrated on either a current college or high school transcript; OR
    • A passing GED score, demonstrated on an official score report.
  • ENROLLMENT PLAN
    • Plan to pursue an eligible science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care major as defined on the eligible majors list.
    • Plan to enroll at an eligible Washington state institution for the fall term following selection as defined on the list of eligible college and universities.
    • Plan to enroll at least half-time (six or more credits) every term. Scholars are not expected to enroll in nor does WSOS fund summer term.
  • PREVIOUS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
    • Do not yet have a bachelor’s degree.
    • Applicant must currently be a:
      • High school senior or graduate (high school equivalency)
      • College freshman or college sophomore. If the applicant has completed any college terms or college credits post high-school, they must meet either the maximum term OR maximum credit requirement stated below:
        1. Maximum Terms Completed: The applicant must have completed no more than six quarters or four semesters of college at the end of the current academic year; OR
        2. Maximum Credits Earned: The applicant must have earned no more than 90 quarter or 60 semester credits at the end of the current academic year
      • If you are still unsure, we recommend on using this credit/term eligibility flowchart to determine if you are eligible to apply.

Application Process

Interested applicants must complete the entire application process. Applicants must:

  1. Complete all application sections via the Scholarship Application Portal and click “Submit” by the application deadline.
  2. Mail a copy of your transcript or GED scores to WSOS c/o Baccalaureate Scholarship at this address: 1414 31st Ave S., Suite 302, Seattle, WA 98144.
  3. Submit the FAFSA or WASFA for the relevant academic year by the deadline on the application timeline.

The application will require approximately 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Applicants may start the application, save progress and return to complete it later up until the application deadline. Applicants should know what college they expect to attend and what major they intend to complete before beginning their application.

 

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

M.S. Cannon and Susie Cannon Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must complete the WSU General Scholarship Application by January 31 prior to the start of the academic year. There is no additional application process.
  • Must be agricultural students of at least sophomore standing at WSU who meet the requirements for financial assistance and who have demonstrated growth and development in agriculturally oriented endeavors by working and achieving substantially to their capacities.
  • The term “agricultural students” shall be given broad interpretation so that any qualified students pursuing a course of study in any agriculturally-oriented or related field shall be eligible.

Bohrnsen Endowed Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

  • Must complete the WSU General Scholarship Application by January 31 prior to the start of the academic year. There is no additional application process.
  • Must be a graduate from Rosalia High School who are interested in agriculture studies at WSU.