Agricultural Economics

Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics concerned with the application of economic theory in optimizing the production and distribution of food and fiber. Agricultural economics began as a branch of economics that specifically dealt with land usage, it focused on maximizing the crop yield while maintaining a good soil ecosystem. Throughout the 20th century the discipline expanded and the current scope of the discipline is much broader. Agricultural economics today includes a variety of applied areas, having considerable overlap with conventional economics. Agricultural economists have made substantial contributions to research in economics, econometrics, development economics, and environmental economics. Agricultural economics influences food policy, agricultural policy, and environmental policy.

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Matching Agricultural Economics Colleges

Texas A & M University-College Station

Four or more years; Public; $35,378 average out-state tuition; $8,578 average in-state tuition

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Four or more years; Public; $34,444 average out-state tuition; $14,446 average in-state tuition

Cornell University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,286 average out-state tuition; $60,286 average in-state tuition

University of Florida

Four or more years; Public; $25,694 average out-state tuition; $4,477 average in-state tuition

Texas Tech University

Four or more years; Public; $21,204 average out-state tuition; $8,935 average in-state tuition

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $34,101 average out-state tuition; $11,018 average in-state tuition

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Four or more years; Public; $24,900 average out-state tuition; $7,770 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Agricultural Economics Majors

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Vocational Scholarship Program

Unitedag

Up to $30,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

Description

The Vocational Scholarship Program is open to employees affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company. You must be seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions, complete the online application and submit a one-page resume with portrait photo, 2 letters of...

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Vocational Scholarship Program

Unitedag

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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Description

The Vocational Scholarship Program is open to employees affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company. You must be seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions, complete the online application and submit a one-page resume with portrait photo, 2 letters of...

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Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship

Greater Wayne County Foundation, Inc.

$19,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Smithville High School. You must be majoring in agriculture and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students with physical disabilities. There is no limitation on the field of study for students with disabilities.

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Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship

Greater Wayne County Foundation, Inc.

award

$19,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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The Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Smithville High School. You must be majoring in agriculture and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students with physical disabilities. There is no limitation on the field of study for students with disabilities.

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be...

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

Varies
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The Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be...

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

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The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

award

Up to $20,000

deadline

Varies
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The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship

Durango - Rocky Brands

Up to $15,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

Description

The National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship is open to female first-year college students who are pursuing a career within a segment of the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries. You must have existing ties, experience, or affiliation with western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports...

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National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship

Durango - Rocky Brands

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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The National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship is open to female first-year college students who are pursuing a career within a segment of the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries. You must have existing ties, experience, or affiliation with western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports...

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Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement

$10,000 January 03, 2025 See Details

Description

The Agricultural Advancement Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit's territory. You must be planning to pursue a career in an agriculture - related field to be eligible for this award.

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Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement

award

$10,000

deadline

January 03, 2025
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Description

The Agricultural Advancement Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit's territory. You must be planning to pursue a career in an agriculture - related field to be eligible for this award.

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Kris Marie Kulhanek Memorial Fund

Shiawassee Community Foundation

$8,000 January 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Kris Marie Kulhanek Memorial Fund is available to graduating seniors and past graduates from Shiawassee RESD high schools. You must be planning to study agri - science to be eligible for this award.

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Kris Marie Kulhanek Memorial Fund

Shiawassee Community Foundation

award

$8,000

deadline

January 31, 2025
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The Kris Marie Kulhanek Memorial Fund is available to graduating seniors and past graduates from Shiawassee RESD high schools. You must be planning to study agri - science to be eligible for this award.

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Youth Livestock Scholarship

State Fair of Texas

$6,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Youth Livestock Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Texas high schools who have competed in one or more State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Show competitive events. You must be in the top 25 percent of your class and enrolling in an agricultural - related curriculum or agricultural - benefiting natural science curriculum at...

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Youth Livestock Scholarship

State Fair of Texas

award

$6,000

deadline

February 01, 2025
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The Youth Livestock Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Texas high schools who have competed in one or more State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Show competitive events. You must be in the top 25 percent of your class and enrolling in an agricultural - related curriculum or agricultural - benefiting natural science curriculum at...

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John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship

Collaboratory

Up to $20,000 January 14, 2025 See Details

Description

The John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship is open to senior students attending high schools in Charlotte, Hendry, Lee, Collier, and Glades counties. You must plan to pursue a degree in medicine, law, dentistry, mathematics education, science education, ministry, engineering, accounting, agriculture, architecture or computer science...

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John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship

Collaboratory

award

Up to $20,000

deadline

January 14, 2025
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Description

The John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship is open to senior students attending high schools in Charlotte, Hendry, Lee, Collier, and Glades counties. You must plan to pursue a degree in medicine, law, dentistry, mathematics education, science education, ministry, engineering, accounting, agriculture, architecture or computer science...

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Neil Dierks Scholarship

National Pork Producers Council

$5,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

Description

The Neil Dierks Scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a swine-related program and plan to pursue a career in the pork industry. Selection is based on an essay discussing an issue in the pork industry today, a letter indicating the role the applicant sees themselves playing in the pork industry, and two letters of...

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Neil Dierks Scholarship

National Pork Producers Council

award

$5,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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Description

The Neil Dierks Scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a swine-related program and plan to pursue a career in the pork industry. Selection is based on an essay discussing an issue in the pork industry today, a letter indicating the role the applicant sees themselves playing in the pork industry, and two letters of...

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