Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship
The 2024 scholarship application period is closed. Thank you and good luck to all who applied!
The Next Generation Scholarship is part of an effort by Kansas corn farmers to support students in post-secondary education who are making an impact in the corn and agriculture industry. Kansas Corn invests in students by awarding $1,000 Next Generation Scholarships.
This application is open to all entering college sophomores through PhD level for academic year 2023-2024 who hold a current KCGA student membership OR have a parent/guardian with a full 3-year membership with KCGA. Students enrolled in technical institutions are welcome to apply. See eligibility requirements below.
NCGA and specific state partners, including Kansas, utilize a Consolidated Scholarship Application. This allows students to fill out one application that qualifies them for both the Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship and NCGA scholarships. The application deadline was Jan. 31, 2024. Check back for information on the 2025 scholarship application process.
Eligibility Requirements for the Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship
- Hold a Student Membership, available here for $25, or have a parent/guardian with a current KCGA 3-year membership.
- Attend an educational institution located in the state of Kansas, including but not limited to a state university, technical college, or community college. If attending an out of state college, you are still eligible to apply if you are a Kansas resident or have a parent/guardian with a current KCGA 3-year membership.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit an official copy of post-secondary transcript of grades through fall of 2023 and proof of enrollment for spring of 2024.
- Provide two letters of recommendation.
- Two must be from non-family members.
- One must be an academic contact from the school currently attending, or a previous educational institution.
- Provide current resume highlighting academic, work, and extracurricular activities and experiences.
Good Luck to Our Scholarship Applicants!
Thanks to all who applied for the 2024 scholarships! The application period has ended, but check back later for information on next year's scholarships. NCGA and some state partners, including Kansas, use a Consolidated Scholarship Application. This allows students to fill out one application that qualifies them for both the Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship and NCGA scholarships.
For more information on this program, please
contact collegiate@ksgrains.com.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
2024 Kansas Corn Next Generation Scholarship Winners
Graduate Level Winners
Gustavo Roa Acosta, Kansas State, Agronomy
Leonardo Bosche, Kansas State, Agronomy
Sarah Frye, Kansas State, Agronomy
Undergraduate Level Winners
Morgan Barba, Fort Hays State, Agricultural Education
Gabriel Elliott, Kansas State, Animal Sciences & Industry
Nicole Haase, Kansas State, Animal Sciences & Industry
Mackenzie Malson, Kansas State, Agricultural Education and Global Food Systems Leadership
Carissa Sohm, Kansas State, Agronomy
Elizabeth Sturgis, Kansas State, Agricultural Education and Global Food Systems Leadership