Program Description
The Far West Agribusiness Association (FWAA) scholarship program has been designed to provide outstanding high school and collegiate students with financial assistance to pursue their education at a college, university, or trade school in the United States.
There will be two selection pools, one for graduating high school seniors and one for current college students.
Scholarships are one year long and will be awarded at no less than $1,500 per student. The quantity and value of the scholarships awarded will be at the scholarship committee's discretion. Award recipients will be notified in May 2025.
Read and follow the instructions carefully before submitting your application.
Eligibility Requirements
- FWAA members pursuing a degree from a college or university in the United States
- Children, grandchildren, legal dependents, or spouses of FWAA members pursuing a degree from a college or university in the United States
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU/YOUR PARENT/GRANDPARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN/SPOUSE
ARE EMPLOYED BY A FWAA MEMBER COMPANY, IF YOU/THEY ARE NOT,
THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Application packet must be submitted by 11:59 pm (PDT) on April 11th and must include the following for consideration:
- Completed application form
- Resume (no more than two pages)
- Copy of Transcript
(official transcripts are required if selected for the award)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from non-relatives:
- One academic, one character reference, and/or one supervisor
- 2-part essay:
- 300-word essay: Discuss your connection to agriculture and its impact on your life.
- 300-word essay: Tariffs are often used as leverage for balancing trade. Discuss the type of changes that tariffs will have in your local community.