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NextGen and Agriculture Scholarships

Are you passionate about agriculture, food, or natural resources?

ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø's NextGen program offers scholarships, hands-on experiences, and career support to help you thrive in these vital industries.

Scholarships and housing stipends

  • Scholarships of up to $3,500 and $5,000 housing stipends are available annually 2023-2028!

  • Qualifications:
    • Must be pursuing a degree at ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø in the agriculture, food, or natural resource industries
    • Preference will be given to students residing in the Magic Valley
    • Preference will be given to students who have not received additional financial aid
    • High school seniors, current college attendees, and non-traditional students are all eligible
    • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident to be eligible

The scholarship application is now open! The first priority date is March 1, 2025. The application will remain open after this date, but early applicants will be given the highest consideration for scholarship awards.

Ongoing support for scholarship recipients

Support Services

ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø is dedicated to helping students navigate the challenges that come with education. From language access to food insecurity, student health to tutoring, ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø can help you! Explore the valuable resources available at ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø:

Professional Development

  • ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø NextGen provides many opportunities for students to gain professional development including
    • Workshops
    • Travel
    • Career support
  • Don’t forget to visit the for career support such as resume building, career coaching, internship search, and job application help!

Which programs are eligible for scholarships?

Don’t see your program listed? Contact the ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø NextGen Grant Manager to see how you can still be involved!

Youth Career Academies

The ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø NextGen program provides funding and support for the Youth Career Academies hosted by ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø Workforce Development. Career academies are designed to support our students in experiencing modern career opportunities within the Magic Valley through hands-on experiences and career exploration. A variety of career exploration events are hosted with topics including:

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Agriculture

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Cybercore

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Trades and Industry