High Plains Farm Credit is proud to support students and the future of agriculture by offering college scholarships to the children and grandchildren of customer-stockholders. We are currently updating our program. Additional details and information on how to apply will be available in September 2026.

High Plains Farm Credit Scholarship Program

At High Plains Farm Credit, we believe in investing in the future of agriculture – and the people who will shape it. That’s why we’re updating our scholarship program, which reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in agriculture and rural communities.

Check back in September for additional scholarship details and how to apply.

Like this agricultural barn in front of a corn field, the High Plains Farm Credit Scholarship Program is under construction. Details of the revamped program will be available in September 2026.

Fort Hays State University Scholarships

High Plains Farm Credit is a proud supporter of Fort Hays State University. We sponsor the High Plains Farm Credit scholarship and the Farm Credit Associations of Western Kansas scholarship at Fort Hays State University. Contact us or the Fort Hays State University financial aid office to learn more.

Where Did the HPFC Team Go to School?

Upcoming School Year Recipients

High Plains Farm Credit offered many scholarship opportunities to dependents of stockholders and students at FHSU. Learn more about recipients for the upcoming school year.

Outdoor photo of Allyson Rietcheck leaning against an old wood barn door.

Allyson Rietcheck

Allyson is attending Kansas State University and is pursuing a degree in feed and pet food science. Allyson is the daughter of Michael and Jennette Rietcheck from Gardner, Kansas.

Outdoor photo of James Seeman kneeling in a wheat field.

James Seeman

James is attending Fort Hays State University and is pursuing a degree in animal science. James is the son of Dale and Audra Seeman from Larned, Kansas.

Outdoor photo of Kelsey Selensky posed in front of a tree.

Kelsey Selensky

Kelsey is attending Kansas State University and is pursuing a degree in ag business. Kelsey is the daughter of Kelly and Jynette Selensky from Park, Kansas.

Outdoor photo of Tana McDonald posed in front of a storefront of glass panes.

Tana McDonald

Tana is attending Fort Hays State University and is pursuing a degree in diagnostic medical imaging. Tana is the daughter of Darren and Amy McDonald from Mullinville, Kansas.

High Plains Farm Credit Scholarship Renewed – $1,000 each

Luke Fischer from Larned, Kansas
Erin Schwertfeger from Turon, Kansas
Leah Lindenman from Morland, Kansas

High Plains Farm Credit to FHSU College of Agriculture – $1,200

Nicholas Stutsman from Almena
Weston Schmidt from Brewster

High Plains Farm Credit to FHSU College of Business – $1,363

Hudson Gray from Beloit

High Plains Farm Credit and Farm Credit of Western Kansas to FHSU – $1,000

College of Business – Jade Artzer from Goodland
College of Agriculture – Weston Schmidt from Brewster

Congratulations, Recipients!

High Plains Farm Credit is excited to be involved in the bright future of rural America. Through our scholarship programs, we invest in the farmers and growing leaders of rural communities.

Congratulations to all our scholarship recipients!