Scholarships for high school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture are now available from Capital Farm Credit. “Capital Farm Credit is honored to support the future of agriculture and rural communities across Texas,” the organization said in its December 12 press release. In recognition of outstanding achievement and potential, the organization awards $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors within its market territories.

Interested in applying? Youth scholarships are awarded using the following eligibility requirements:

· Funds shall be used to attend an accredited vocational or technical school, college or university. Students must maintain full-time status.

· Applicants must be high school seniors, graduating within the current school year, and reside within the Capital Farm Credit service area.

· Applicants must demonstrate that they have a tentative educational plan and goals, related to fields in agriculture or natural resources (may include Ag Communications, Ag Economics/Business, Ag Education, Wildlife or Ranch Management, etc.).

· Applicants must include digital copies of the following documents along with their completed online application for consideration: a. Copy of recent high school transcript b. Two letters of recommendation Apply online now at cfc.smapply.us/prog/cfc_scholarship/. Applications close March 16, 2026.

About Capital Farm Credit

For more than 100 years, Capital Farm Credit has supported rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services that include home, land and agribusiness lending; equipment and facilities leasing, and insurance for crops and livestock. Capital Farm Credit is a proud member of the Farm Credit System with more than 600 employees, serving over 24,500 members and more than $13 billion in loan volume.

Since 2006, CFC has returned $2.9 billion in combined cash and allocated equities to its members. Headquartered in College Station, Capital Farm Credit has offices serving 192 of Texas’ 254 counties. For more information about financial services or its cooperative returns program, visit CapitalFarmCredit.com.