Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship

Kansas Corn invests in students by awarding $1,000 Next Generation Scholarships to postsecondary students making an impact in the corn and agriculture industry.

How to Apply

Applications are closed for 2026 Next Generation Scholarships. Check back later this year!

Eligibility

The Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship is open to all entering college freshmen through PhD level for academic year who hold a current Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA) student membership. Students enrolled in technical institutions are welcome to apply.

Specific requirements will be listed here when applications open.

Scholarship Recipients

2025 Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship Winners

Graduate Students

Sumya Binta Belayet, Kansas State, Agronomy
Gustavo Roa, Kansas State, Agronomy
Udit Debangshi , Kansas State, Agronomy
Lasanthika Nishadini Widanagamage , Kansas State, Agronomy
Prathusha Kothinti, University of Kansas, Chemical Engineering
Cydney Stables, Kansas State, Ag Economics
Morgan Barba, Kansas State, Ag Communications

Undergraduate Students

Jaiton Bosse, Kansas State, Milling Science
Kamryn McCauley, Arkansas University, Undecided
Braxton Alpers, Kansas State, Ag Economics
Reagan Bonner, Hutchinson Community College, Ag Business
Laci Kirchhoff, Kansas State, Ag Communications
Kaden Weltmer, Kansas State, Agronomy
Avery Ziegler, Kansas State, Animal Science
Tayte Flavin, Fort Hays Tech, Precision Ag Technology
Cappi Hoeting, Kansas State, Ag Communications
Talon Jasper, Kansas State, Animal Science
Jenna Gengler, Kansas State, Ag Communications
Jaelynn Peintner, Kansas State, Fort Hays State, Ag Business
Heidi Fisher, Kansas State, Milling Science
Landon Albrecht, Kansas State, Agronomy
Amelia Foster, Fort Hays State, Agronomy
Sydney Heller, Kansas State, Ag Business

2024 Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship Winners