Scholarships

The CAFF Scholarship

CAFF needs-based scholarships are offered from $250 to $1000 per student. The application for the scholarship is located here and opens on the same date as the program applications each year.

Americorp Scholarship

After completing your AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, you can receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. You can use this award to repay qualified student loans and pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.” The CAFF Farm School accepts AmeriCorps Segal Education Award for program fee payment. Please indicate on your application if you intend to pay for program fees through this award. https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award

Future Organic Farmers (CCOF) Student Grant

CCOF gives $5,000 scholarships to vocational students training for careers in organic farming to help cover tuition and educational expenses. Complete the application on CCOF’s website. Applications are open from March 14 -April 14, 2023.

When applying for this grant, explicitly describe your past/current/future interest in growing organically (can be hands-on work, philosophical perspective on growing, etc.). You do not need to work on an exclusively organic farm to qualify.