2025-26 Educational Scholarship Application
Introduction
Since 1989, UnitedAg has been awarding scholarships to its members to provide financial assistance, business skills and leadership development to advance the educational goals of members, their employees and their employees’ dependents (children and grandchildren). In 2000, the Agribusiness Education Foundation (AEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was developed and has since awarded over $2 million in grants to over 1,200 students seeking educational, post-secondary and vocational funding.
Description
The Educational Scholarship Program is exclusive to students affiliated with active UnitedAg member companies (Regular or Associate level) in any major of study, the program offers financial assistance to students seeking degrees at the college/university levels. This year, forty scholarships will be awarded a total of $86,000 in grants. Applications are currently open and will close on December 31, 2025.
What do I need to apply?
Completed online application
Two-page essay with a one-page bibliography
Resume
Photo
Three letters of recommendation written in 2025
Transcripts (Minimum 2.5 GPA)
Video personal statement (No more than 3 minutes long)
Essay Question: Immigrant farm labor is crucial for the survival of the agricultural industry in the United States. What do you think is the greatest hurdle agricultural employers face when it comes to finding adequate farm labor? If you could propose new immigration reform legislation for the agricultural industry, what would it be?
Qualifications
All applicants must be affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company (Regular or Associate level) either as self, spouse, child or grandchild of the employee. They must submit all the documentation mentioned in the section above and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher (current term). No exceptions will be made.
Selection Process
The Education Committee, comprised of nine agricultural leaders, will begin reviewing all applications at the start of the new year. Scholarship recipients will be announced in March. Stay tuned!
Need assistance?
If you have questions, email Jessica Lopez at [email protected] or call 800.223.4590.
The Agricultural Education Foundation (AEF) is dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in agriculture through education, opportunity, and support. We believe that investing in the personal and professional growth of students and working adults strengthens not only individuals but the entire agricultural community.