Alpha and Omega Corn Maze Scholarship

Up to $2,500 for a student attending a 4-year college or $1,250 for a student attending a 2-year college. Scholarship awards are sent directly to the student’s academic institution and may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other direct expenses at the institution only. Eligible candidates must ​have worked at Alpha and Omega Corn Maze for a total of 50 hours or more within a season in one of the last three seasons. Priority is given to students who are ​working towards a degree or credential in the field of agriculture.

The Alpha & Omega Corn Maze is a 20-acre agritourism complex in Hamptonville, featuring maze trails, hayrides, horse-drawn wagon rides, and 30+ engaging activities. This scholarship was created to benefit current and former employees of Alpha & Omega Corn Maze LLC seeking to continue education toward a credential. Van & Jennifer Hemric along with partners Jason & Lori Walker began operating the agritainment complex in 2013, entertaining customers that started with meager beginnings and evolved to what it is today – a 5-acre site filled with challenging trails, attracting nearly 50,000 visitors annually, and employing roughly 40 people each season.

To apply, create an account on our online portal.

Creating an account will allow you to review all scholarship and college assistant opportunities available, including complete criteria and full applications. It does not add you to the applicant pool unless you complete and submit an application.

Please note: Once you have created an account and logged in, you will see all of the Foundation’s funding opportunities, including scholarships for students and grants for nonprofit organizations. Please ensure you are selecting the correct application when starting.