McCorkle Scholarship Applications
Deadline to apply is Monday, October 13, 2025.
The AAEA Trust Committee is accepting applications for the 2026 Chester O. McCorkle Jr. Student Scholarship. This scholarship will support applied research by a graduate student on economic issues relating to agriculture. At least one (1) scholarship of up to $2,000 will be awarded. Funds can be used for research related expenses, data collection, tuition and program related expenses such as fees, books, supplies and equipment, provided the items are required of all students in the program.
Applications are due Monday, October 13, 2025.
Applicants should submit:
- Description of the proposed research (maximum of 5 pages)
- Itemized budget
- Letter of support from their major advisor; and
- Graduate transcript.
To apply for the McCorkle Scholarship please fill out this form and supply all of the above documents. Please contact Jeanne Rhodes with any questions, jrhodes@aaea.org.