Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Awards $457,000 in Scholarships to 66 Students

The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement awarded $457,000 in scholarships to students recognized during a reception on May 26, 2026.

Mechanicsburg, PA — The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is proud to support 66 students with $457,000 in scholarships as they pursue the next step in their education and career paths. Valued at up to $10,000 each, these scholarships were awarded to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and a passion for advancing the future of agriculture.

“These students represent the energy, innovation, and dedication that will help shape the next generation of agriculture,” said Sharon McClellan, Chair of the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. “We’re proud to support their educational journeys and invest in the future of our industry. It’s incredibly rewarding to play a role in helping them grow and succeed.”

The Foundation, funded by Horizon Farm Credit, was established in 2015 to make positive impacts in agriculture, and serves Horizon Farm Credit’s 100-county territory in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The scholarship program offers awards to high school seniors or those currently enrolled in a two- or four-year higher education program or technical school, with plans to pursue a career in agriculture. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.75 million in scholarships.

Applications for the 2027 scholarship program open later in 2026, and eligible students are encouraged to apply. Scholarship funds are available for students within Horizon Farm Credit’s 100-county footprint or Washington, D.C. Applicants must be pursuing careers in agriculture and enrolled in a two or four-year educational program at a college or university, or students currently enrolled in a technical school.

To see the full list of this year’s recipients and for more information about the Foundation, visit fcfoundationforag.org.