Youth Across Iowa Receive Future of Ag Scholarship

Each year, Iowa Corn offers Future of Ag Scholarships to young aspiring corn growers and supporters from across the state. Eighteen $1,000 scholarships were awarded in 2025 with two scholarships going to each of the nine corn districts. The scholarships are split evenly, with nine going to high school seniors entering their first year of college, and nine going to upperclassmen or who are enrolled in a graduate program.  

“The continued success of Iowa agriculture starts with our students, and as a parent, I know firsthand how daunting and expensive college can be,” shared Ralph Lents, Iowa Corn Promotion Board President and farmer from Menlo, Iowa. “We must continue to invest in our youth and equip them with the skills they need to be successful. We are proud to support students who are pursuing higher education knowing this is an investment in our future.” 

The 2025 Iowa Corn Future of Ag Scholarship recipients include: 

District 1:  

College – Kadence Boender, Lyon 

High School – Jacob Hurd, Cherokee 

District 2:  

College – Delia Swanson, Wright  

High School – Gage Konz, Hancock 

District 3:  

College – Katrina Hageman, Winneshiek 

High School – Kaydence Zeien, Buchanan 

District 4:  

College – Keira Simmons, Guthrie 

High School – Colton Beckner, Harrison 

District 5:  

College – Amanda Ostrem, Hamilton 

High School – Paige Witt, Story 

District 6:  

College – Sam Fehl, Benton 

High School – Leah Koehler, Jones 

District 7:  

College – Tucker Rohrig, Adair 

High School – Kennedy DeVries, Montgomery 

District 8:  

College – Trell Amoss, Monroe 

College – Jacob Fuller, Clarke 

District 9:  

College – Emma Humphreys, Louisa 

High School – Isaac Striegel, Keokuk 

Students who applied for the Future of Ag Scholarship were automatically applied for scholarship opportunities through the National Corn Growers Association, as well. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be an Iowa Corn Grower Association member or have a parent who is a member. 

For more information on Iowa Corn’s Future in Ag Scholarship, visit https://www.iowacorn.org/membership/student-opportunities/future-of-agriculture-scholarships/.