Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarships
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) and many of its 100 county Farm Bureaus offer a variety of scholarships at the state (IFBF) and local level to future college students.The following are the various opportunities that are offered each academic year:
IFBF State Scholarships – Up to $10,000 Per Recipient
IFBF awards 27 graduating high school students from Iowa (three from each of IFBF’s nine districts) a $2,500 scholarship, renewable for four years (up to $10,000 per recipient).Each of IFBF’s 100 county Farm Bureaus select one application from their county to be considered for IFBF’s state scholarship.
To qualify for the IFBF scholarship renewal, the recipient must continue to meet the scholarship requirements annually.
Local County Farm Bureau Scholarships
Many of Iowa’s 100 county Farm Bureaus have a local scholarship program. However, availability and scholarship amounts vary.Endowed Scholarships
The following endowed scholarships are selected from eligible applicants:- Edward W. & Isabelle M. Klodt Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $500 scholarship that is awarded to one student from Wapello County.
- Robert H. Rewoldt Memorial Scholarship is a $3,000, renewable scholarship for two years (up to $6,000 per recipient) that is awarded annually to two students from IFBF District 1 (Allamakee, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties) who are pursuing a two-or four-year degree in agriculture from an Iowa-based institution.
Eligibility
The applications are closed and will open in October. Please check back for guidelines and details on how to apply for scholarships in the 2025-2026 academic year.
For more information, contact the Iowa Farm Bureau Community Resources department at (515) 225-5461.