The Agriculture & Natural Resource Center of Excellence (ANR) is dedicated to supporting prospective and current Washington students as they pursue college credentials in a growing agriculture and or natural resource industry thereby driving economic vitality in Washington state. ANR recognizes the meaningful impact scholarships have on student success and strives to provide a comprehensive clearinghouse of scholarships in Washington.

The Agriculture & Natural Resource Center of Excellence (ANR) and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) are dedicated to partnering in support of veterans as they pursue college credentials and training that support their careers in agriculture or natural resources. In partnership with The Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC), ANR strives to support veterans in identifying and highlighting scholarship opportunities that assist in transitioning veterans into agriculture or natural resource related careers.

The Agriculture & Natural Resource Center of Excellence (ANR) strives to support Native/Indigenous students by connecting scholarships opportunities in agriculture and natural resource industries to prospective and current Native/Indigenous students in Washington state. ANR's goal is to highlight scholarships opportunities that help remove the financial barriers in attaining college credentials for underrepresented Native/Indigenous students thereby catalyzing growth and opportunities in tribal and non-tribal communities alike.

By definition, the primary purpose of college affiliated Foundations is to raise, manage and grant financial support to assure student success and educational excellence. Foundations have an obligation and opportunity to help donors create and sustain programs that improve college graduation rates for all students striving to improve their lives, and the lives of their family member, through education. Foundations support student success at their respective college through scholarships opportunities, emergency support, and institutional support.