Showcase Your Creativity with the National Rice Month Scholarship Contest 2026
Scholarship Details
This contest awards three scholarships of up to $5,000 each. Students submit original videos that creatively showcase the significance of rice in U.S. agriculture. The application deadline is October 15, 2026, and submissions are evaluated based on creativity, clarity, and connection to the theme of U.S. rice production.
Benefits
Winners receive up to $5,000 in scholarship funding, national recognition through USA Rice, and the opportunity to showcase their creativity and advocacy skills to a wider audience. This scholarship also connects students with a historic and vital U.S. industry that has been part of American agriculture for over 300 years.
Eligibility
Applicants must be high school seniors residing in one of the following rice-producing U.S. states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, or Texas. Students should demonstrate creativity, storytelling ability, and a genuine interest in raising awareness about agriculture.
