2026 California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation

2026 Scholarship Application

Scholarships Administered by the California Farm Bureau
Deadline to apply:

Friday, January 30, 2026
ELIGIBILITY

This application is for applying to The Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarship and the Carolyn S. Richardson Memorial Scholarship. These are the only two scholarships currently offered by the California Farm Bureau.

The Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarship is renewable with a completed application each year. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be attending or entering a two-year or four-year college or university and intend to pursue a career with a focus on domestic livestock (except horses), LARGE animal veterinary medicine, rangeland management, with an emphasis towards cattle and sheep ranching with good rangeland practices. Grade point average above C.

The Carolyn S. Richardson Memorial Scholarship is named for the late CAFB environmental advocate. It will be limited to outstanding applicants intending to pursue studies in agricultural resource issues or as an agricultural lawyer. Only one scholarship will be awarded under the Richardson Memorial Scholarship.

To apply for The Curt and Joan Moran Scholarship administered to Lassen County residents, please go to the Lassen County Farm Bureau website.

Please note that you are NOT eligible to apply for these scholarships if you are graduating college before Fall 2026 or if you will be enrolled in graduate school in Fall 2026.

This application cannot be saved and continued later. You must complete and submit, so please have available these required documents:

Two letters of recommendation, dated within the past three months, on official letterhead and signed.

Your most current high school and/or college transcript(s).

An essay describing your educational or personal experience that has led you to pursue a university education. Include reasons for your choice of major subject and your present plans for the future.

A recent, high-resolution headshot.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

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Cell Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
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County where you live*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

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High School*
High School City*
High School Graduation Date*
In Fall 2026, will you attend a 2- or 4-year college?*
In Fall 2026, name of college you will attend?*
Is this a California college?*
Do you have a major?*
Intended career in domestic livestock (except horses), rangeland management, cattle or sheep ranch?*

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Intended career in ag resources or law?*

YesNo
Intended career (if vet, indicate large or small)?*
Have you received a Rustici before?*
Special Honors and Awards Received*
Other Grants or Scholarships Received for Fall 2026*
Upload two letters of recommendation. Letters must be dated within the past three months and must be on official letterhead and signed. Must contain name of applicant, comments on the applicant’s character and abilities, and an opinion of his/her ability to profit from a college education. Name and occupation of person writing letter is required. Parent or relative is not considered as a reference.*

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2026 Scholarship Application

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