AFR Youth Program

Program Overview


Activities are geared toward developing the youth of our state to be the next generation of leaders. All Oklahoma youth, first grade through college, can participate.

 

 

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Scholarships

County/Local Match Scholarships


AFR assists college students on a local level with the County/Local Match Scholarship Program. The state organization matches each participating county up to $1,000, making the total available dollars for scholarships $2,000. Applicant or a member of applicant’s immediate family must be a policyholder of AFR Insurance.

 

If applicant received the AFR State Scholarship, they are NOT eligible for the County/Local Match Scholarship

 

Contact your local AFR agent for more information.

Scholarship available February 1, 2026.

Scholarship deadline is June 1, 2026.

 

State Scholarships


AFR awards college scholarships annually for young people who have been active participants in the Youth Program. Students can apply for either the Incoming College Freshman Scholarship or the Continuing Education Scholarship.

 

Scholarship available February 1, 2026.

Scholarship deadline is April 1, 2026.

 

Scholarship recipients are selected based on the following criteria:

  • Involvement in the Youth Program
  • Leadership activities
  • Academic achievements
  • Applicant or a member of applicant’s immediate family must be a policyholder of AFR Insurance.

 

2026 Incoming Freshman Application

2026 Continuing Education Application

The Latest

From This Program

Oklahoma Youth Top Poster Contest

February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY—More than 2,000 students statewide competed in the 2026 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative Poster Contest. Participation is limited to Oklahoma elementary students in two age divisions—Division I for students in grades 1-2 and Division II for students in grades 3-4. The top five posters in each division received cash awards. Through agriculture-based themes, the annual contest allows educators to promote agriculture and to introduce aspects of the industry to students and parents alike. This year’s theme was “Plow It. Plant It. Pick It. Plate It.”

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AFR Awards State Scholarships

February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY— Twenty-eight Oklahoma youth were recognized as recipients of the 2025 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative Statewide Scholarship at the 2026 AFR Annual Convention. AFR’s annual state scholarships are available to qualified students in all 77 Oklahoma counties. Students are eligible to apply for the AFR Incoming Freshman State Scholarship during their senior year of high school. Students may then apply for the AFR Continuing Education State Scholarship throughout their undergraduate career. Both previous and first-time applications are eligible for the AFR Continuing Education Scholarship.

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AFR Youth Program Announces 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council

August 13, 2025

American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative has announced its 2025-2026 AFR Youth Advisory Council. This year’s council members were chosen by popular vote during the organization’s 2025 Senior Leadership Summit, which was held July 30- August 2.

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