Arrell Scholarships
Arrell Scholarships, valued at $50,000 per year, are awarded to emerging leaders in the agri-food sector who are academically excellent and dedicated to ensuring a sustainable, productive, and equitable food system. Arrell scholars have the opportunity to engage in AFI’s educational programming, access a wider network of connections, and collaborate with industry partners.
Applications for 2026 Arrell Scholarships open January 1, 2026.
An Innovative Approach to Education
The future of agri-food demands leaders who can navigate complex crises, from disrupted supply chains to a growing global population. That’s why Arrell Food Institute is redefining education with innovative graduate courses and scholarships designed to foster collaboration and technological fluency. Discover how we are empowering students to master in-demand skills and solve the industry’s toughest problems.
Community Partnerships
Community engaged projects prepare our students to become tomorrow’s leaders in the agri-food sector through experiential learning, while providing partner organizations with a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team to work through a challenge identified by the partner.
Feedback Blog
FeedBack is a blog contributed to by the Arrell Food Institute and Food From Thought graduate students on their experiences in the program.