Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)
2025 Scholarship Program
YQCA is excited to announce the 2025 Scholarship Program available to high school seniors and students enrolled in a 2-4 year university or certification program. In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must be a high school senior up to 21 year of age and In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must
- Be a high school senior or a high school graduate up to 21 years of age
- Have an active YQCA certification at the time of application (2025).
- Have had active YQCA certification the previous two years (2023, 2024).
As a high school senior, the essay question regarding your future plans to enter the agriculture industry or commitment to a university will be considered for eligibility. If you are selected, you must provide proof of enrollment to receive the award.
If you are a high school graduate, you must be currently enrolled in a 2-4 year university agriculture program or enrolled in a certification program to meet the scholarship requirements. If selected, scholarship funds will be sent directly to your school.
Applications open January 1, 2025 and close February 17, 2025.
One recipient – $10,000
Two recipients – $5,000
Four recipients – $2,500
Click the link to apply: https://yqcaprogram.org/local/scholarship-program.php
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Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship
All applicants must graduate from a Wisconsin public or private high school in 2025 and plan to attend a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2025. Essays will be judged independently on originality and subject matter in relation to the topic. The essays must also contain correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Judging will be completed by August 8, 2025. Recipients will be announced by August 22, 2025. Proof of enrollment in a Wisconsin public or private college is required to receive a scholarship. View complete details here.
Submit your essay along with this background information sheet to sandy.wanta@wisctowns.com or
W7686 Co. Rd. MMM, Shawano, WI 54166. Emailed or postmarked by May 23, 2025.
2025 Scholarship Topic:
“What are 3 top priorities your local town government officials should pursue to improve the quality of life in your community?”
To apply: https://www.wisctowns.com/resources/scholarship
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Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board
Each year, the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board awards a number of scholarships to students in their third and fourth years of college pursuing a dairy-related or food science degree at one of Wisconsin’s four-year universities. Second-year students studying in a two-year program are also eligible to apply.
Applicants are evaluated on involvement and leadership in dairy-related activities, scholastic achievement, and career objectives. Finalists will be interviewed in April, with the recipients to be recognized at the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair.
2025 Scholarship and Application information can be found here: https://wsfdairypromo.org/scholarships?fbclid=IwAR3hGteq5v-UbnV7OkXcMoJgT7YwZ9QOjLdE4b5P9xAINlXq-Dr7trhqPpw
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GreenStone Farm Credit Services Scholarship
Applicant Eligibility:
- Applicants must reside within GreenStone’s territory (Michigan and northeast Wisconsin)
- Must be a full-time high school graduating senior
- Have at least a 3.0 grade point average
- Plan to study an agriculture-related field
- Submit completed application by March 1, 2024
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Incoming college freshmen pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field are eligible for GreenStone’s Scholarship Program. Students attending a four-year college program can earn a $2,000 scholarship, while $1,000 awards will go to selected students attending a two-year college program. The deadline for the 2024 Scholarship program is March 1, 2024. A completed application and all supporting documents must be received no later than the deadline in order for students to be eligible. Click below to view the application form and requirement details.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services Scholarship
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Supporting the Future of Agriculture Through Education
The Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship is a four-year $10,000 scholarship for students pursuing an agriculture career that will benefit our rural Wisconsin communities. Since its inception in 1986, the scholarship has awarded over $800,000 in gifts to more than 115 college students committed to advancing the field of agriculture in northeast Wisconsin.
Thomas H. Lutsey was a strong believer in hard work and diligence being essential to success. He wanted to help students who had a passion for agriculture and a dedication to furthering their education to advance their local community. He created the scholarship foundation to encourage students to work hard, advance their education, and realize their goals.
The Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating seniors pursuing degrees that enhance rural communities. The application is open between January 1-April 1. Click the link below for more information.
Visit https://lutsey.org/apply for more information.
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Kewaunee County Farm Technology Days Scholarship
Kewaunee County Farm Technology Days Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for students. This scholarship is open to any student beyond the first half of post-secondary education, 3rd or 4th year of college, the second year of a two-year program, or second half of a program. The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited school. One student alumni from districts including Algoma, Kewaunee, Luxemburg-Casco, Denmark, Southern Door, and Mishicot in either four or two-year colleges will be awarded $1,000. Kewaunee County FTD is looking to award these scholarships to approximately 70 students over 10 years, at minimum. Since the end of the 2017 show, Kewaunee County Farm Technology days has awarded $12,000 in scholarships to local students.
The application and guidelines can be found at https://kewaunee.uwex.edu/kewaunee-county-farm…/. Applications will be accepted until April 15.
For any questions on the application process, please email 2017ftdgivesback@gmail.com.
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Kewaunee County Holstein Breeders Scholarship
Applicant must be currently enrolled or high school senior intending to enroll as a full-time student in a
Bachelor’s Program at any college or university, or a two-year Associate Degree Program at any technical
college or Short Course. The applicant must plan to pursue further education within the next school year.
Holstein Breeders Scholarship Application 2022
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Kewaunee County HCE Scholarships
https://kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/11/HCE-Scholarship-Application-2024.pdf
A scholarship is available to any Kewaunee County applicant. (Special consideration may go to a child/grandchild of an HCE member). Applicant must be currently enrolled, or high school senior intending to enroll, as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s Program at any college or university, or a two-year Associate Degree Program at any technical college. The applicant must plan to pursue further education within the next school year. The scholarship is open to all careers.
Applications should be completed and postmarked on or before April 1, 2024, and sent to Scholarship Committee, Jan Zenner, 1221 Kilbourn Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216. Applications postmarked after this date will be disqualified.
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Kewaunee County Garden Club
The Kewaunee County Garden Club is offering scholarships to qualified student applicants pursuing a degree in the field of horticulture/or related to horticulture. Full-time students can qualify for up to $1,000.00 per school year and part-time students can qualify for up to $500.00 per school year.
https://www.kcgardenclub.org/scholarship-criteria–application.html
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Dairy Calf and Heifer Association
Each year the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) offers a $1,000 scholarship. Students currently enrolled in an agriculture-related field at an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Applications must be received by end of business day on Wednesday, February 15, 2025. Email completed applications to jodee@calfandheifer.org.
https://calfandheifer.org/scholarship/
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Kewaunee County 4-H Scholarships
Please visit our 4-H page to learn more.
Kewaunee County 4-H
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