Kansas Corn Announces 2025 Student Scholarship Recipients

Twelve Students Awarded Corn Scholarships for Ag Education

• Bonnie Johnson
• May 08, 2025
• Media Article

Kansas Corn awarded 2025 Next Generation Scholarships to 12 students committed to agriculture, helping them develop their skills and contribute to the industry’s future through education and leadership.

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The Kansas Corn Commission and Kansas Corn Growers Association have announced the recipients of the 2025 Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarships. A total of 12 students, both undergraduate and graduate, were selected for their dedication to agriculture and their interest in contributing to the corn industry.
 

This scholarship program is designed to offer college students from Kansas, or those attending Kansas colleges, an opportunity to learn about corn production, agricultural challenges, and their potential roles in shaping the industry.
 

To be eligible, applicants or their parents must be members of the Kansas Corn Growers Association. Applications are carefully reviewed by a panel consisting of Kansas Corn leadership and agriculture industry professionals.
 

“This group of young professionals is outstanding,” said Nicki Fisher, Kansas Corn programs manager, Western Kansas grower services. “They all represent a bright future for our industry and our grower leaders are honored to financially support their education.”
 

Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

• Morgan Barba – Agricultural Education & Communications, Kansas State University 
   
• Leonardo Lemes Bosche – Agronomy, Kansas State University 

Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients: 

• Karlie Albright – Agricultural Education, Kansas State University 
   
• Samantha Bonifas – Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University
   
• Cappi Hoeting – Agricultural Communications, Kansas State University
   
• Laci Kirchhoff – Agricultural Communications, Kansas State University
   
• Lane Klepper – Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University
   
• Mackenzie Malson – Agricultural Economics and Global Food Systems Leadership, Kansas State University
   
• Coy Stamm – Agronomy, Kansas State University
   
• Kylie Temple – Agricultural Business and Global Food Systems Leadership, Kansas State University
   
• Halle Young – Agricultural Education, Fort Hays State University
   
• Avery Ziegler – Animal Sciences and Industry-Pre-Vet, Kansas State University
   
• These scholarships reflect Kansas Corn’s commitment to building the next generation of agricultural leaders and innovators.
   

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