Eligibility Requirements

• • Be a high school senior, transfer student, undergraduate student, or graduate student attending an accredited college or university for the Fall 2026 semester.
  • Be a member of AgFed Credit Union. If you are not currently a member, you must establish membership before applying. Join AgFed today.
  • AgFed Credit Union Foundation members are also eligible to apply. Foundation membership requires a one-time contribution of at least $5.00. Donate today.

Application Requirements

• Complete the scholarship application.
• Submit a 500-word essay on the following topic:

Ready to Apply?

Please refer to the scholarship application for a complete list of rules and eligibility requirements.

“Winning this scholarship means so much more than financial support. It’s a reminder that hard work, dedication, and perseverance truly pay off.

This award eases the financial burden, allowing me to focus on my goals with less stress. It motivates me to keep striving for excellence, knowing others believe in my potential.

I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and will carry this encouragement with me throughout my academic and professional journey. Thank you!”

– Lattice

“I am so thankful to have received the AgFed CU Foundation Scholarship. This generous support will help fund my education, easing financial pressures and allowing me to focus more fully on achieving my goals. I am committed to making the most of this award as I advance in my academic journey.”

– Rahul

“I am honored to have been selected as a recipient of the AGFED Credit Union Foundation Scholarship. This opportunity means so much to me, not only because it helps me pursue my educational goals at WPI of becoming an engineer and pursuing collegiate D3 football. This scholarship reminds me that hard work, dedication, and the support of a community can truly open doors. I’m grateful to the AGFED Credit Union Foundation for believing in my potential and for investing in my future. This scholarship will go directly to purchasing textbooks for physics, calculus, and paying for lab fees for my technical classes. Thank you again to the AGFED Credit Union Foundation for making a difference in my life. ” 

– Santino

“Receiving this scholarship gives me extra support while I complete my final year of college. Getting this far in my academic journey is a monumental step for me in my life. I am one step closer to finally getting out into the world and pursuing my dreams. It has not been an easy or cheap process, but this helps with relieving some of the financial pressures that college brings. I am thankful for this scholarship and what life will bring in my final academic year.“

– Tyrus W.

“I wish to thank you once again for choosing my essay as one of this year’s Scholarship winners! You don’t know how much of a blessing this was. And I appreciate AgFed CU for its unselfish act of kindness to help support those working to achieve a higher education or simply want more for themselves.”

– Geeriee L.

“Winning the AgFed Credit Union scholarship means so much to me. Going to college is a serious financial commitment that will affect me well into the future. This award helps me feel more comfortable taking this next step in my life and relieving some of the burden of paying for college. Thank you for this opportunity and recognition. “

– Ian T.

“I am so grateful to receive the 2023 AgFed CU Foundation Scholarship because it will really help me pay for my education and reach my goals. This scholarship will go a long way in financing my educational journey and I hope to pay it forward one day by financially helping someone else in the future.”

– Serena G.

“I’m so appreciative of the scholarship from the Agricultural Federal Credit Union. This scholarship will help me to continue my graduate studies and work towards financial security while pursuing a career I am passionate about in international development. “

– Stephanie M.

“Thank you so very much for awarding me this scholarship. My family and I are very grateful for this award. Winning this scholarship means so much to me. It helps my family and I by alleviating some of the financial burden of my college education, while I work towards achieving my career goal of becoming a Ship Captain.”

– Jason H.

“I am so happy and grateful for this opportunity. I’d like to thank the Board of Directors for making me a recipient of the 2023 AgFed CU Foundation Scholarship. This will help me cover tuition for the fall semester.”

– Tiffany E.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like any additional information.

Thank you for the great response to our 2023 Scholarship contest!

We genuinely enjoyed reading all the essays and getting to know more about each applicant.  Thank you for your hard work and determination!