Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarship Opportunities
Approximately $90,000 in scholarships are awarded every year to students in the Agricultural Technology (AT) Program by our scholarship committee. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, career goals, and financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Students in our program may also be eligible for other College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Virginia Tech scholarships.
To be considered for any college or AT program scholarships, students must complete Virginia Tech’s General Scholarship application and the CALS Conditional application through Scholarship Central. Prospective students must submit an application for admission before applying for scholarships.
To apply for scholarships, visit the Scholarship Central website: https://vt.academicworks.com and sign in with your guest account. Continuing students can access Scholarship Central with their VT PID and password. When you complete the General Scholarship application you will gain access to the CALS Conditional application. To be considered for all scholarships for which you qualify, answer all questions that are applicable to you. Please remember to sign your application. Unsigned applications will not be considered for review.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Student Aid FAFSA will be available October 1, 2026. For maximum aid consideration, students should complete the FAFSA by Janurary 22, 2026 and apply for admissions.
Agricultural Technology Scholarships
The following are scholarships made possible through the generosity of donors and are awarded by our scholarship committee. If you are interested in donating to help provide opportunities for students, please contact us at agtech@vt.edu.
Andrew Fox Memorial Scholarship
After graduating from the Agricultural Technology Program in 2006, Andrew D. Fox joined the Virginia State Police and was a dedicated servant to Pulaski and Fairfax counties. Andrew enjoyed farming, and it was his dream to operate his own beef cattle farm. He had a strong passion for the AT Program and the impact it had on his life. Andrew was killed in a tragic accident in October 2012. This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student from Tazewell, Wythe, or Pulaski counties.
Carter Hopkins Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Carter Hopkins (1956-2025) was a 1979 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in electrical engineering. Carter chose to follow his true passion for farming, returning to Hoha Farm—a family dairy operation established in the 1930s. Throughout his life, he combined his technical expertise with his commitment to agriculture, partnering with Virginia Tech’s Department of Dairy Science to support student learning, host research projects, test emerging technologies, and mentor future agricultural leaders, including hosting the 2012 National Dairy Challenge team. This scholarship, established by the Hopkins family in Carter’s memory, honors his legacy of hard work, innovation, commitment to the dairy industry, and his dedication to supporting the next generation of agricultural professionals.
Scholarships are awarded annually to students in the Applied Agricultural Management option with an emphasis in crop or livestock production. Preference is given to Virginia residents.
Curtis Mays Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to students from Southwest Virginia on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
Farm Credit of the Virginias Scholarship
Farm Credit of the Virginias is a strong and generous supporter of the program. Scholarships are awarded to students who reside within the Farm Credit of Virginias service territory.
John Lee Pratt Ag Tech Research Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded annually to second-year Agricultural Technology students to aid in conducting research projects under the guidance of faculty advisors. A research proposal and letter of application from the student and his or her faculty advisor are required.
John Lee Pratt Freshman Merit Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, school and community service, extracurricular activities, and expressed interest in the study of animal nutrition.
Mary Jane Neiman Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activites, and career plans. Scholarships are awarded to students in the Applied Agricultural Management option with a concentration in Agribusiness and Crop Production.
Robert Mills Annual Scholarship
Robert Mills is a graduate and longtime supporter of the Agricultural Technology Program. A scholarship is awarded each year on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and career plans.
Thomas R. Cotton, Jr. Scholarship
Awarded annualy to an AT student with an interest in peanut production or the peanut industry. Recipients must reside in designated peanut-growing counties in Virgina or North Carolina.
Watt R. Foster, Jr. and Jennifer Foster Endowed Leadership Scholarship
Awarded to students who demonstrate leadership ability and interest in leadership developemnt in agricutlure or related fields. Preference is given to AT students from Bedford, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania Counties.