Scholarships and Grants
Indiana Farm Bureau invests in the future of agriculture by offering scholarships and grants that support students, members and county Farm Bureaus in advancing agricultural education and community outreach.
Indiana Farm Bureau Scholarships
We’re excited to support the next generation of agricultural leaders through our diverse scholarship programs. Available to high school seniors and college students in four-year universities or two-year vocational programs, these opportunities could help fund your education.
Below are the available scholarship opportunities:
- State Indiana Farm Bureau scholarships
- Collegiate Farm Bureau scholarships
- County and District level Farm Bureau Scholarships
You only need to complete the application form once to be considered for all eligible scholarships. After submitting the form through the portal, you’ll automatically be considered for every scholarship you qualify for, except for a small number of county-specific scholarships, which are outlined below.
State Farm Bureau Scholarships
Indiana Farm Bureau awards three $2,000 Ag Impact Scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in agriculture. Applicants must demonstrate significant involvement in 4-H and/or FFA programs, as well as leadership experience.
The application period runs from Jan. 1 to March 1, 2026. Submissions must be completed through the online application portal.
Collegiate Farm Bureau Scholarships
Indiana Farm Bureau is offering two $1,000 Collegiate Farm Bureau Scholarships for students currently enrolled at Purdue University, Huntington University or Vincennes University. Eligible applicants must be actively involved in the organization's collegiate chapters.
The application period runs from Jan. 1 to March 1, 2026. Submissions must be completed through the online application portal.
County and District Farm Bureau Scholarships
Many county and district Farm Bureaus provide additional scholarship opportunities unique to their local areas. This year, most of these applications can be accessed through the online application portal above. To view the counties and districts offering scholarships via the portal, click here. The application period for scholarships offered through the portal are open from Jan. 1 to March 1, 2026.
While most scholarship applications are available through the online portal, some county Farm Bureaus still offer scholarships in PDF format. These applications must be completed and returned directly to the respective county. See the list below for counties offering PDF applications, with links to download them directly. The application deadlines for scholarships offered via PDF format vary by county.
- Allen County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Bartholomew County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- DeKalb County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Elkhart County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Elkhart County Bert Egging Memorial Scholarship
- Franklin County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Jackson County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Jennings County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- LaGrange County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Lake County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- LaPorte County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Montgomery County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Noble County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Owen County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Porter County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Pulaski County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Ripley County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Rush County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- St. Joseph County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Starke County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Union County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Wabash County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Whitley County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Indiana Farm Bureau Grants
INFB Community Grant
This grant assists county Farm Bureaus that plan to host events that will help further education and networking within the diverse segments of agriculture. As Indiana’s largest general farm organization, we strive to be the unified voice of agriculture. This application must be approved by the county president and regional manager.
INFB Priority Grant Program
The Priority Grant Program is designed to assist a county Farm Bureau that does not have adequate funds to specifically address a critical issue, membership promotion and/or advertising campaign, or a Young Farmers & Ag Professionals program or youth activity. If a group of counties (or a district) is working on a project together they can apply jointly. This application must be approved by the county president(s) and regional manager(s).
INFB Program Development Grant
The Program Development Grant provides assistance to County Farm Bureaus that do not have adequate funds for a new program or activity they would like to initiate. This application must be approved by the county president and regional manager.
Ag Education and Promotion Development Grant
This grant assists county Farm Bureaus or Farm Bureau members and educators that do not have adequate funds for a new program, activity, or to attend an event that enhances the promotion of agriculture and education. Program examples could include but are not limited to, books for classrooms, incubator systems, supplies for school gardens, etc. Event examples may include the National Ag in the Classroom Conference, AFBF Women’s Communication Boot Camp, summer educational programs, specialized educational conferences, etc. Please provide sufficient details/information about your program to give the judges a clear picture of your plans/expectations.
