The Youth Ambassador Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Committee, aims to surface young leaders passionate about agriculture and cultivate their ability to engage in the food and farming conversation with a wide variety of audiences. The program also showcases opportunities for careers in agriculture and its related industries.
The SCFB Youth Ambassadors receive a $2,000 college scholarship and specialized advocacy training preparing them to be influential and effective young leaders. Ambassadors will attend and speak at a variety of Farm Bureau events and meeting throughout the year to gain better understanding of the organization and its leadership structure. These activities are paid for and coordinated by the SCFB Promotion and Education Division.
2026 Essay Topic: The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognizing the invaluable contributions women make to agriculture around the world. Discuss the historical role of women in agriculture, how their impact has evolved, and share your vision for how women will continue to shape the future of agriculture at the local, national, and global levels.
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Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
