Big news for Central Valley students with dreams rooted in agriculture Applications are officially open for the 2026 World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship, a long-standing program dedicated to supporting the next generation of ag leaders. Presented by Coast Counties Peterbi lt (formerly E.M. Tharpe), this scholarship has been investing in agricultural education for nearly 20 years. High school seniors from Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties who plan to attend a four-year college or university and pursue a degree in agriculture are encouraged to apply Two students will be selected to receive $10,000 scholarships, awarded in $2,500 annual installments over four years Application deadline: January 16, 2026 To be considered, students must submit: Completed application Two letters of recommendation High school transcripts Graduation during the 2025–2026 school year Scholarship recipients will be announced in early February and recognized during World Ag Expo, happening February 10–12, 2026 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare This scholarship continues a powerful tradition of investing in students who will shape the future of agriculture—right here in the Central Valley Download the application: https://bit.ly/WAEScholarship Know a student who should apply? Share this opportunity! ...read more read less