The CHS Foundation cultivates opportunity through university partnerships that benefit students studying in the field of agriculture with program support, mini-grants and scholarships.
More than 225 scholarships are awarded annually to college students enrolled in an agricultural-related program at partnering two- and four-year colleges and universities. Mini-grants are awarded to agriculture-focused college clubs for innovative academic and leadership development.
All scholarships and mini-grants are offered exclusively through our 24 partner colleges and universities listed below. Interested students or college clubs should contact their college of ag office to apply, since application and award timelines vary.
Iowa State University
Contact: Andy Zehr, 515-294-9123
Kansas State University
Contact: Dr. Don Boggs, 785-532-2634
Montana State University
Contact: Jessica Murdock, 406-994-5744
North Dakota State University
Contact: Michelle Marks, 701-231-8427
Oklahoma State University
Contact: CASNR Office of Academic Programs,
405-744-5395
South Dakota State University
Freshman, contact: SDSU Admissions,
1-800-952-3541
Upperclassmen, contact: Donald Marshall
University of Idaho
Contact: Elizabeth Bullers
University of Illinois
Contact: Anna Dilger, 217-333-3986
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Contact: Holly Klinger
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Contact: Financial Aid Office,
715-425-3141
West Texas A&M University
Contact: Scholarship Services,
806-651-3330
Bismark State College (N.D.)
Contact: Christina Burns
Blackhawk East (Ill.)
Contact: Financial Aid, 309-854-1708
Casper College (Wyo.)
Contact: Laurie Johnstone, 307-268-2636
Fox Valley Technical College (Wis.)
Lake Area Technical Institute (S.D.)
Contact: Brittany Rost, 1-605-882-5284 ext. 292
Lake Region State College (N.D.)
Contact: Katie Nettel, Doreen Hoffman or Elonda Nord
Mitchell Technical Institute (S.D.)
Contact: MTI Foundation Office,
800-952-0042 ext. 7
Northeast Community College
Contact: Northeast Community College Financial Aid
Redlands Community College (Okla.)
Ridgewater College (Minn.)
Contact: Stephenie Sommerfeld, 320-222-6095
Walla Walla Community College (Wash.)
Contact: Judy Jones, 509-257-1867 or Denise Marr, 509-527-4275
ag students benefited from scholarships and university support
2020 Goal: 6,000