National Rice Month Scholarship Contest

Amount:
$5,000
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Awards Available: 3

Scholarship Description

National Rice Month celebrates the harvest of U.S.-grown rice, a small but mighty grain that has been a staple in American diets for over 300 years. Nearly 85% of the rice consumed in the U.S. is grown on family farms across six states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. This scholarship allows you to share the importance of rice through a creative and original video.

Scholarship Details

  • Create an original video (3 minutes or less) about U.S. rice and National Rice Month.
  • Explain the importance of rice to you, your state, or the world.
  • Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo.
  • Share your video on social media and encourage votes.
  • The scholarship rewards creative storytelling and community engagement.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be a high school student in a U.S. rice-growing state.
  • Videos must focus on U.S.-grown rice and National Rice Month.
  • Entries must be submitted by the scholarship deadline.

Application Process

  1. Record a short video (3 minutes or less) about U.S. rice or National Rice Month.
  2. Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo.
  3. Complete the entry form on the scholarship website.
  4. Submit your video and entry form through the online portal.
  5. Share your video on social media and encourage friends, family, and teachers to vote.

This scholarship is a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity while raising awareness of U.S.-grown rice. By participating, you have the chance to win scholarships and make a meaningful impact in your community. Submit your video today and be part of this exciting celebration of National Rice Month!

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