2026 PUBLISHED CRITERIA
Who is eligible for an agriculture scholarship?
The published guidelines are designed for local graduating seniors pursuing an agricultural education.
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REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility checklist
- Graduate from one of the nine participating local high schools.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Plan to enroll full-time at a California college or university.
- Major in an agriculture-related field at a college or university with an accredited agriculture department.
- Enroll in at least one agriculture course.
- Demonstrate agricultural interest, scholastic achievement, and community involvement.
View participating schools ↗What the committee considers
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Agricultural interest
Current and future interest in agriculture and its many career paths.
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Academic engagement
Scholastic achievement, community involvement, and activities.
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Written materials
Essay and letter of recommendation as requested in the application.
Explore ↗ⓘThese criteria reflect the published 2026 guidelines and are not a promise of eligibility for a future scholarship cycle.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready to prepare?
See the application materials requested for the published 2026 cycle.