Anthony M. Grano Special Purpose Fund
Anthony M. Grano Special Purpose Fund supports agricultural economics students with scholarships focused on their interest in agricultural policy and the policy formation process.
Funder: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Scholarships
Summary: Supports academically successful, highly motivated students in agricultural economics or closely related disciplines who are interested in agricultural policy and the policy formation process.
Key Information: Scholarship applicants must have an interest in agricultural policy and the policy formation process.
Description
The Anthony M. Grano Special Purpose Fund provides scholarships for academically successful, highly motivated students in agricultural economics or a closely related discipline. Its particular focus is supporting students with an interest in agricultural policy and the policy formation process. The fund is administered through the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association’s AAEA Trust.
The Trust supports programs, initiatives, activities, and other creative endeavors that advance the agricultural and applied economics profession. Its broader priorities include graduate student and early-career professional development, enhancing the AAEA Annual Meeting, and encouraging participation throughout the year. It also seeks to advance inclusion through outreach to new groups and broaden the horizons of current members. The Grano fund’s scholarship focus sits within this broader professional-development mission.
