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Open Until March 1, 2026
The program will offer scholarships to four students. Applicants will be notified in April 2026 by the scholarship committee of final selections, and checks will be sent directly to the post-secondary institution being attended on behalf of each winning recipient.
This scholarship is designed to celebrate what makes rural communities special. Applicants are invited to share a story that highlights a person, group, event, tradition, or place that represents the heart of their rural community. Applicants must submit 3-5 photos OR one 15-30 second video clip, AND a written explanation, in their own words, describing why they chose their topic and what it means to their community. Creativity is encouraged, and there is no single "right" interpretation. This is an opportunity to showcase what makes your rural community unique and meaningful to you.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a high school senior, graduating in Spring 2026 OR a student currently attending a post-secondary institution.
- Attend an educational institution in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Arkansas.
- Enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the Fall 2026 semester.
- Submit one photo suitable for promotional use upon selection as an awardee.
Application Guidelines:
Written Explanation
- Must be typed, single-spaced and a minimum of one page in length,
- Written explanations may exceed one page. However, one single-spaced page is required at minimum.
The following guidelines are intended to help applicants select a subject and develop their written explanation. These are suggestions, not strict requirements.
- Connection to Community: Why is your chosen subject important to your community?
- Personal Perspective: Why did you choose this subject, and what does it mean to you personally?
- Impact: How does your chosen subject bring people together, preserve traditions, or strengthen the community?
- Authenticity: The submission should reflect the applicant's own voice, experiences, and observations.
Selection & Recognition:
- Four winners will be selected to receive a $2500 scholarship towards their continued education.
- All scholarship winners will receive a certificate of achievement upon selection.
- All winners will be recognized by Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc. and the Kansas City Royals Foundation throughout the year through various platforms, including print, digital and broadcast mediums.
Do not start filling in the form below until you are ready to complete all of the responses. You will not be able to save the form and come back later, and your information may be lost if the page times out.
If you run into any issues completing the form below, please contact jessicah@agpartnerscoop.com for a downloadable application.