Kansas Farm Bureau Awards Agriculture Scholarships to 45 Students

KFB Foundation Supports Kansas Students Pursuing Ag Education Careers

• Bonnie Johnson
• May 07, 2025
• Media Article

Kansas Farm Bureau’s Foundation for Agriculture awards $26,500 in scholarships to 45 college students across Kansas pursuing careers in agriculture and rural development for the 2025–26 school year.

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The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Foundation for Agriculture has awarded $26,500 in scholarships to 45 students for the 2025–26 school year. These scholarships support students who are pursuing higher education in fields that benefit agriculture and rural communities in Kansas.
 

“We’re investing in students today to ensure they become tomorrow’s leaders,” says Joe Newland, KFB President and Foundation Chair.
 

In addition to the KFB Foundation’s awards, local county Farm Bureaus across Kansas also awarded more than $160,000 in scholarships to nearly 200 students.
 

"The KFB Foundation for Agriculture is absolutely thrilled to support our member students through these scholarship awards,” says Shannon Martin, assistant director of the Foundation. “It's an honor to invest in their potential and help them achieve their academic and personal goals."
 

The scholarships include various privately funded memorial scholarships as well as general awards for students attending Kansas colleges and universities.
 

A few highlights include:
 

• Nicole Haase and Madeline Drake each received $1,000 awards through memorial and university-specific scholarships.
   
• Kiana Martin and Kolton Maneth each received $500 for agriculture-related studies.
   
• Eight technical college students each received $500 to support their vocational agriculture training.
   
• Four Kansas State University students and two Fort Hays State University students were awarded $1,000 each.
   
• Twenty-four Collegiate Farm Bureau student members received $500 each for their dedication to agricultural education.
   

These awards reflect KFB’s ongoing commitment to building strong rural communities through education, encouraging the next generation of agricultural leaders.

 

Photo by: kfb.org