Foundation supports agriculture and business students for fall 2026
GROWMARK Foundation has awarded scholarships to 55 students for the 2026 academic year. Each student will receive $2,000 to support their education starting in the fall 2026 semester. Nearly 700 students from the United States and Ontario, Canada applied for these scholarships, showing strong interest in agriculture and business careers.
“At GROWMARK, we believe investing in students today helps shape the future of agriculture and business,” said GROWMARK CEO Mark Orr.
“Our internship programs give students real-world experience and exposure to the wide range of careers within the agriculture industry, while our scholarships support them in pursuing those paths. Together, these opportunities help connect students to meaningful careers with GROWMARK and FS companies after graduation.”
The scholarships are divided into three main categories based on education level and field of study.
In the agriculture associate degree category, winners include Ryan Carlson, Jay Bliler, Kaylin Arlene Nolte, Tucker Kade Beckmier, Emily Cason, Avery Drew, Delaney Engler, Faith Traynor, and Clay D Jackson. High school recipients include Helen Butcher, Garris Warren, Graydon Henson, Sydney Stirm, Natalie Zwilling, Ryan Jagers, Tyler Hoeger, Rachel Eckert, Kylie Kocher, Amanda Herrin, and Grace McCarty.
For agriculture bachelor's degree students, winners include Madisyn Henderson, Elle Ruffner, Emma Whitaker, Hana Gillaspie, Tristin Potts, Shalelyn Armstrong, Jared Pechart, Isaac Luebkemann, Kasandra Hughes, Bennett Gordon, Kyia Hunter Kanoff, Bobby Gross, Emily Robbins, Caleb Schmaltz, and Will Harrison. High school awardees include Alyssa Benningfield, Kadence Leeper, Joshua Miller, Kara Theis, and Calum Brown.
In the business bachelor's degree category, winners include Avarie Wellman, William Vlasek, Steven Velez, Emily Hawkins, Chelsa Takuebai, Mary Hails, Steven Kim, Mya Barnes, Audrey Coffey, and Johnna Fulcher. High school recipients are Ethan Hoang, Caroline Spangler, Sophia Kisler, Jonathan Hulce, and Mason DiEnna.
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