2025-26 Vocational 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
Exclusive to employees affiliated with active UnitedAg members (Regular or Associate level), the Vocational Scholarship offers financial support to members and employees seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions. Up to $10,000 in scholarship grants are available to eligible applicants. Applications are currently open and will close on December 31, 2025.
What do I need to apply?
Completed online application
Resume
Photo
Two letters of recommendation written in 2025
Video personal statement (No more than 3 minutes long)
Qualifications
All applicants must be affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company (Regular or Associate level) as an employee of that company.
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.
