Nebraska Corn Growers Association FLAGship Program Scholarship
Offered by Nebraska Corn Growers Association
About This Scholarship
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association's FLAGship Program awards up to five $2,000 scholarships to Nebraska high school seniors and college freshmen who will continue their education in the state. NeCGA is the grassroots membership group for Nebraska corn farmers, and the program is designed to keep promising students studying close to home.
One detail sets FLAGship apart from most commodity-group scholarships: the degree does not have to be in agriculture. Applicants can pursue an ag-related or a non-ag-related degree, as long as they are an NeCGA member or the son or daughter of one. The same application also covers several smaller local Nebraska county corn grower scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,000.
The application asks for a letter of recommendation, a current resume, a transcript, and a written response on the issues facing the agriculture industry today. Applications go through the National Corn Growers Association's consolidated online form and must be submitted by Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
Eligibility
- Nebraska high school senior or college freshman
- Continuing post-secondary education in Nebraska
- Pursuing either an ag-related or non-ag-related degree
- NeCGA member, or son or daughter of an NeCGA member (dues are not listed on the scholarship page)
How To Apply
- Confirm your own or a parent's Nebraska Corn Growers Association membership
- Open the NCGA consolidated application linked from necga.org/scholarships and select the Nebraska Corn Growers Association FLAGship Program
- Upload a letter of recommendation, current resume, and transcript, and explain the issues you see facing the ag industry
- Submit by Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to major in agriculture?
No. NeCGA says FLAGship applicants can pursue an ag-related or a non-ag-related degree, provided they continue their education in Nebraska.
Are there other Nebraska corn scholarships on the same form?
Yes. Several county corn grower groups, including Buffalo Hall, Custer, Central Plains, Hamilton, and Merrick, offer local awards of $500 to $1,000 through the same application.