AITC Ambassador Program

GROW YOUR FUTURE WITH AITC!

The AITC Ambassador Program is designed for 4–5 motivated High School Seniors, College Students, or Trade School Students who are passionate about agriculture, education, and community involvement.

This scholarship-based program gives students the opportunity to:

  • Engage in Arizona’s $31 billion ag industry
  • Build leadership and communication skills
  • Connect with agriculture industry professionals
  • Gain hands-on event and classroom experience
  • Represent Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) across the State
  • Earn scholarship funds based on participation


SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The AITC Ambassador Program is a scholarship program that rewards involvement. Although some events are required to be eligible for the Scholarship, others allow Ambassadors to earn additional scholarship funds 

  • Ambassadors are selected in December and must attend a “Kick-Off Training” in early January.
  • The last official event is the Racin’ for the Bacon Derby Dinner (Sept 11, 2027)
  • Scholarships are paid out in August
  • Minimum scholarship amount: $1,000
  • Potential scholarship earnings: Up to $4,000 based on participation

The more you participate, the more scholarship money you can earn!


WHAT DO AITC AMBASSADORS DO?

AITC Ambassadors work alongside AITC staff to help deliver program objectives and promote agricultural literacy throughout the community. AITC Ambassadors also have exclusive opportunities to engage in commodity issues, member events, and professional development events. 

Ambassador Activities Include:

Required Events

  • AITC Ambassador Training (TBD: January 2027 @ AZFB Offices in Gilbert)
  • 4 hours of volunteer time at AZFB’s Ag Day Event (March 19th-21st, in Queen Creek)
  • Racin’ for the Bacon Derby Dinner (September 11, 2027, 2 pm- 9 pm, in Queen Creek)
  • Classroom presentations (minimum of 3 presentations anytime February- August) 
  • 1 Science or STEAM Night Event (most occur in March)


 Additional Opportunities

  • Arizona Farm Bureau Ag Fest (February 8th 4 pm-8 pm, Tempe)
  • Roots N’ Boots Ag Day Booth (March 19th-21st in Queen Creek)
  • Science & STEM Night Events (over the required 1)
  • Elementary Classroom Presentations (over the required 3)
  • Volunteer time at the AZFB Offices in Gilbert
  • Industry Tours
  • Arizona Farm Bureau exclusive events (Commodity meetings, Day at the Capitol, Arizona Ag Institute, etc)
  • Many more!


WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Students who are:

  • High school seniors OR college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors OR enrolled in a trade school
  • Interested in agriculture, education, leadership, or community service
  • Interested in building lasting connections
  • Dependable, outgoing, and willing to engage with the public
  • Excited to make a difference while earning scholarship funds


JOIN THE AITC AMBASSADOR TEAM!


Applications Open in November and close December 1st for our 2026-2027 AITC Ambassadors


Aitc Ambassador Program Flyer.pdf
Learn more about what the AITC Ambassador program entails. Learn about the opportunities and the requirements to see if this is a good fit for you!


AITC Ambassador Application Rubric.pdf
What are we looking for in your application?

AITC Ambassador Application.pdf
PDF to familiarize yourself with what is required (official application is a Google Form)

AITC AMBASSADOR APPLICATION


 AITC Ambassador FAQ.pdf