Investing in the Future of Texas Agriculture

The Texas Grain & Feed Association Scholarship Program invests in the next generation of agricultural leaders by supporting students pursuing careers in agriculture and the grain and feed industry. Through this program, TGFA recognizes students who demonstrate a strong commitment to agriculture, academic achievement, leadership, integrity, and service.

The Texas Grain & Feed Association will award two $2,500 scholarships annually to support students pursuing agriculture-related degrees, one for a graduating Texas high school senior and one for an upcoming undergraduate junior or senior attending a Texas college or university.

Applications Open: November 1, 2026
Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
Recipients Recognized: Texas Grain & Feed Association Annual Convention, April 5–7, 2027 | Galveston, Texas

High School Scholarship

Award: $2,500

The Texas Grain & Feed Association High School Scholarship is available to graduating Texas high school seniors planning to pursue an agriculture-related degree at an accredited Texas college or university.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Texas resident
• Graduating Texas high school senior
• Plans to enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) in an agriculture-related degree program at an accredited Texas college or university
• Demonstrates a commitment to agriculture and to contributing to the future of the agricultural industry through education, leadership, and involvement
• Must be employed by a current TGFA member company or be the child, grandchild, or legal dependent of an individual who owns or is employed by a current TGFA member company.

Collegiate Scholarship

Award: $2,500

The Texas Grain & Feed Association Collegiate Scholarship is available to current undergraduate juniors and seniors attending a Texas college or university who have demonstrated a commitment to agriculture through their education, involvement, and career goals.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Attending a Texas college or university
• Enrolled as a full-time upcoming undergraduate junior or senior with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Pursuing an agriculture-related degree
• Demonstrates a commitment to agriculture and to contributing to the future of the agricultural industry through education, leadership, and involvement
• Must be employed by a current TGFA member company or be the child, grandchild, or legal dependent of an individual who owns or is employed by a current TGFA member company.

How to Apply

Applicants should download and complete the appropriate High School or Collegiate Scholarship Application. Before applying, please carefully review all eligibility requirements, application rules, and terms and conditions included in the application.

A complete application must include:

• Completed TGFA Scholarship Application (PDF Format)
• Unofficial transcript (PDF Format)
• Responses to all required essay questions (PDF format if sumbited seperatly)

Completed applications and all required materials must be received by February 1, 2027. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Completed applications may be submitted by email to sadie@tgfa.com or mailed to:

Texas Grain & Feed Association

1701 River Run Ste. 802

Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Applicants will receive confirmation from TGFA once their completed application has been received.

Selection & Recognition

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to agriculture, agricultural and community involvement, leadership, academic achievement, and essay responses.

Recipients will be recognized during the Texas Grain & Feed Association Annual Convention, April 5–7, 2027, at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas. Attendance is encouraged but will not affect scholarship consideration.

Important Dates

November 1, 2026 — Applications Open
February 1, 2027 — Application Deadline
March 2027 — Recipients Notified
April 5–7, 2027 — TGFA 129th Annual Convention & Recipient Recognition

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be affiliated with a TGFA member company to apply?
Yes. Applicants must either be employed by a current TGFA member company or be the child, grandchild, or legal dependent of an individual who owns or is employed by a current TGFA member company.

How do I verify my connection to a TGFA member company?

Applicants must complete the TGFA Membership Verification section included in the scholarship application. This section requests the name of the TGFA member company, the name and position of the affiliated individual, and their relationship to the applicant. TGFA may verify membership eligibility.

Do I need to submit an official transcript?
No. An unofficial transcript is accepted.

Are late applications accepted?
No. Applications and all required materials must be received by February 1, 2027.

Can I submit an incomplete application and send the remaining materials later?
All required materials must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Do I have to attend the TGFA Annual Convention to receive the scholarship?
Convention attendance is encouraged, and scholarship recipients will be invited to participate in recognition activities. Anticipated availability to attend the Convention will not affect scholarship consideration.

How will scholarship funds be paid?
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient's college or university after the required enrollment information has been verified.

Who should I contact with questions?
Sadie York
Director of Operations
Texas Grain & Feed Association
sadie@tgfa.com