NCGA Technical School/Community College Scholarship
Offered by National Corn Growers Association
About This Scholarship
The National Corn Growers Association sets aside five $1,000 scholarships specifically for students at technical schools and community colleges. Most commodity-group awards are built around four-year agriculture programs, so this one fills a real gap for students training in fields like precision ag technology, diesel and equipment repair, or two-year agribusiness programs.
Eligibility hinges on membership: the applicant must be an NCGA member or the child of one. Many farm families hold NCGA membership through their state corn growers association, so students should check with a parent first. Previous recipients cannot apply again, and each award covers one year.
The application asks for a resume, one non-family recommendation letter, and three essays on the biggest challenges in agriculture, why you are pursuing an ag career, and how you would use the award to advocate for corn farmers. It is submitted through NCGA's consolidated online form, which also lets students apply for an eligible state corn scholarship, by 11:59 p.m. Central on February 2, 2027.
Eligibility
- Pursuing a degree at a technical school or community college
- NCGA member or child of an NCGA member (dues are not listed on the scholarship page)
- Previous recipients may not apply; the award covers one year
How To Apply
- Confirm your own or a parent's NCGA membership
- Open the NCGA Consolidated Scholarship Application and select National - Technical School/Community College Scholarship Program
- Upload a current resume and one recommendation letter from a non-family member such as an instructor or mentor
- Answer the three essay questions and submit by 11:59 p.m. Central on February 2, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my program have to be in agriculture?
The page asks applicants to explain why they are pursuing an agriculture-related career, so you should be in or headed toward an ag-related field, though NCGA does not list specific approved majors.
Can I apply for a state corn scholarship too?
Yes. The consolidated form lets you select one national scholarship and one state scholarship, such as Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Texas, or Wisconsin, if you meet that state's rules.