We are currently not accepting applications. The scholarship entry period for 2026 has ended. 

New Applications will be available for submission starting January, 2027. 

Thank you to everyone who submitted for our first annual Scholarship. Selected candidates will be notified via email in May 2026. 

Wilco Scholarship

Wilco established this scholarship program to support the educational goals of the next generation within our cooperative family. As a cooperative, Wilco values the power of community, pursuit of excellence and the importance of investing in the future of our members. This scholarship is intended for the immediate family members of our co-op members who are current high school seniors or undergraduate students pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, environmental science or other fields that contribute to the strength and sustainability of rural communities.

$2,500 scholarships will be awarded to 3 individuals.

Eligibility:

  • Wilco Co-Op Member or immediate family member (grandchild/child/sibling)
  • Employees and immediate family member of employees are not eligible
  • Must be pursuing a career in agriculture or agriculture adjacent field of study
  • Attending a university, junior college, or trade school in school year beginning in the fall after the application deadline
  • High school senior or current undergraduate student
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline: Tuesday March 31, 2026

DETAILS FOR PRINTABLE VERSION:

Printable version must have the following attachments:

  • Transcript
  • 2 reference letters

Please mail, with a postmark no later than March 31st, 2026 to:

Wilco
Attention: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 258
Mt Angel, OR 97362

Application must be post-marked by March 31st for consideration.