Partner Scholarships
"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness." - Thomas Jefferson
The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau is proud of the excellent students and young leaders who make up our next generation agricultural family. In order to foster educational opportunities, we support scholarships created by our partner organizations and our Farm Bureau committees.
San Luis Obispo County Cattlewomen Scholarship
The San Luis Obispo County CattleWomen (SLOCCW) are pleased to announce their annual scholarship for High School Seniors, Cuesta College, and Cal Poly State University students pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field or past SLOCCW Scholarship Award recipients continuing to pursue a degree in agriculture in Fall 2026. Our organization is committed to education and assistance to further the pursuits of students planning careers in agriculture.
Each student scholarship recipient has plans to use his or her education to help promote agriculture, in particular the cattle industry. Most student recipients are active in clubs which promote beef, as well as the agricultural industry. Recipients also demonstrate leadership skills, and volunteer in their community.
The San Luis Obispo CattleWomen are strong believers in education for today and for the future. This strong belief in the power of education is why the SLOCCW are both consistent and generous with their scholarship program. Every year the SLOCCW awards thousands of dollars in scholarship money. The members of SLOCCW work diligently throughout the year raising funds to help provide this opportunity for our local students!
Completed applications may either be submitted electronically, mailed via surface mail or emailed. Only one submission method is required. Due Via Email or US Mail (Postmarked) by April 1st, 2026.
Click here to access the application. Good luck!
Burt W. and Virginia Polin Farm Bureau Scholarship
The Burt W. and Virginia Polin "Farm Bureau" Scholarship was established to encourage one or more local students pursuing a career in agriculture. This scholarship honors the legacy of Burt and Virgina Polin. Burt Polin was born in San Luis Obispo in 1914 and died in San Luis Obispo in 2006 after being married to his wife, Virginia, for nearly 70 years. He was a dry land wheat rancher for more than 40 years on land on the Carrizo Plains inherited from his grandfather. The Polins were very active in the community. Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to pursue a degree in the field of agriculture at an approved community college or four-year university. Applications deadline is January 30, 2026.
Click here to access the application. Good luck!
Farm Bureau Women Scholarship
The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women is an active committee that has a historic past. It is the only Farm Bureau Women group remaining in the California Farm Bureau structure. We are so proud of the work they have done to support agriculture and the future of agriculture. Each year the Farm Bureau Women Committee offers scholarships to several deserving students of $1000 each. Applications must be postmarked or otherwise delivered to the Farm Bureau Office no later than March 31, 2026.
Click here to access the application. Good luck!
California Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship
January 30, 2026 is the deadline for applications. A collegiate membership is required for the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation was organized to give aid to students with a desire to pursue a career in the agricultural industry. The scholarships are awarded annually based upon academic achievement, career goals, extracurricular activities, determination, leadership skills, and a commitment to study agriculture. Learn more about eligibility here.
San Luis Obispo County Foundation for Agricultural Awareness
Applications for the San Luis Obispo County Foundation for Agricultural Awareness must be postmarked by April 5, 2025, or received by hand delivery to the Farm Bureau office by April 10, 2025.
For a PDF file of the application please click here.