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2027 Agriculture Scholarship
 

Investing in Oregon’s next generation of agricultural leaders.
 

The Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission supports students pursuing higher education in agriculture, food science, horticulture, and related fields.

2027 application period: October 21, 2026 – January 14, 2027. Applications and reference letters should be emailed to opvcresearch@gmail.com with the subject line 2027 Scholarship Request [Your Last Name].

About the Scholarship

The Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission (OPVC) established this scholarship fund to support students pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields and to help foster future leaders in agriculture, food science, and related disciplines.

Award

Up to $10,000 total

Scholarship amounts may vary. The combined total of all scholarships will not exceed $10,000.
Application dates

Oct 21, 2026 - Jan 14, 2027

Submit the completed application and supporting materials before the deadline.
Payment

To the college

Award payments are directed to the recipient’s college financial aid office no later than June 20, 2027 for Fall enrollment.

Who is eligible?

  • High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

  • Oregon residents who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited Oregon college or university.

  • Students focusing on agriculture, food science, horticulture, or a related field.

  • Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, and family members of the OPVC scholarship committee members are ineligible for an award. 

What you need to submit

  • Completed OPVC scholarship application.

  • Essay of no more than 500 words explaining what you would bring to the Oregon vegetable industry and how your desired degree directly relates.

  • Current high school/GED or college transcript, as applicable.

  • Two letters of recommendation. 

How to apply

Prepare
Review eligibility and gather your transcript, essay, and recommendation letters.
Complete
Download the fillable PDF application below, or  print and complete offline.
Submit
Email the completed application and required attachments to opvcresearch@gmail.com. Use subject: 2027 Scholarship Request [Your Last Name].
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