SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
NAFSN curates scholarships, fellowships, and other paid opportunities to learn in support of those seeking education and/or professional development in sustainable agriculture, food systems studies, and aligned learning.
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12/19/2024
The Farmlink Project is accepting applications to its 2025 FIELD fellowship program.
Each year, Farmlink selects up to 12 students to participate in a nine-month long program that blends food system knowledge, entrepreneurial training, and real-world experience. The program empowers young people to work at the front lines of the food system and design their own solutions to sustainably feed the planet. It includes a paid 10-week immersive internship with an industry partner, working hands-on to deeply understand problems and design solutions.
No experience in sustainability, food systems, etc is required. Farmlink prioritizes action-oriented students who believe in their ability to make the world a better place over experience.
Applications due: January 5, 2025.
12/18/2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2025 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program.
These fellowships introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic-Serving School Districts to the vast array of USDA resources available to them. The fellowships take place during the summer of 2025, and applications are due by March 6, 2025.
“This fellowship was designed to introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the many USDA programs and resources available to them and their students,” said Dr. Lisa Ramirez, director of USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. “More than 400 fellows have participated in the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program, bringing back the knowledge they’ve acquired to share with their institutions and communities.”
The USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program offers faculty and staff the opportunity to work collaboratively with USDA to gain insight and understanding of the federal government. Fellows receive access to long-term collaboration opportunities with USDA agencies, and then share what they have learned with students and colleagues at their home institutions and in their communities.
Application deadline: March 6, 2025
12/18/2024
In recognition of the need for more agriculture education opportunities specifically geared toward Native students, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) established the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship (TAF) with additional support provided by John Deere, Farmer Mac and the Farm Credit. TAF supports Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students pursuing technical, undergraduate and graduate degrees in agriculture.
The mission of TAF is to create opportunities for students to advance their education in agriculture, increase specialized knowledge and preserve and promote the legacy of agriculture in tribal communities. The program is designed to close the financial gap to allow Fellows to place their primary focus on their academic pursuits, while allowing Fellows to have the time and resources needed to participate in educational enrichment activities.
The program provides a benefits package that can include up to four years of fellowship status, with funding to earn agricultural degrees or technical certifications.
Application deadline: January 17, 2025
12/18/2024
The National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC) is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to the assistance of grazing lands, both private and public.
In partnership with Powerflex Supply and administered by NatGLC, the Land & Legacy Scholarship provides financial support for farmers and ranchers interested in attending any of Noble Research Institute’s 2025 educational courses. Topics range from regenerative ranching techniques to business management strategies aimed at fostering long-term profitability and environmental stewardship. Each scholarship awarded will cover the full cost of a single Noble course registration.
Course participants will gain practical insights from Noble’s experienced regenerative ranching advisors, connect with like-minded peers, and learn how to implement innovative solutions to elevate their operation and bottom line.
The scholarship is open to farmers and ranchers interested in expanding their skills and knowledge of regenerative land and business management practices.
Application deadline: January 15, 2025