BASF, in partnership with commodity associations, has awarded academic scholarships to nine agriculture students who have shown exceptional talent and commitment to the future of agriculture.
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American Soybean Association Scholarship
American Soybean Association (ASA) and BASF presented a $5,000 scholarship to Sydney Hefty, a high school senior from Auburn, Indiana, pursuing a degree in agricultural economics at Purdue University.
National Corn Growers Association Scholarships
The William C. Berg Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship was created to honor William C. Berg, an Ohio farmer and retired postal worker who passed away in 2012. He served in various positions and advocated in Washington, D.C. for agriculture on behalf of his fellow farmers.
Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to the following students:
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Amelia Hayden, a junior from Sharon, Wisconsin, studying agricultural education at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
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Colton Johnson, a junior from Afton, Oklahoma, majoring in plant and soil sciences at Oklahoma State University.
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Courtney Schrader, a sophomore from Earleville, Maryland, majoring in management and minoring in communications at Salisbury University.
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Sophia Svanda, a junior from Nehawka, Nebraska, pursuing a degree in agricultural and environmental sciences communication at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Ben Vos, a sophomore from Pella, Iowa, studying general agriculture at Dordt University.
National Sorghum Foundation Scholarship
National Sorghum Foundation (NSF) and BASF presented a $5,000 scholarship to Zoe Schultz. From Grainfield, Kansas, Zoe is a junior studying agricultural communication at Kansas State University.
National Wheat Foundation Scholarships
The National Wheat Foundation Jerry Minore Memorial Scholarship was named after Jerry Minore, a deceased BASF senior marketing manager, to honor his advocacy efforts for wheat growers.
This year, $2,500 scholarships were awarded to two students:
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Max Harman, a junior from Inman, Kansas, studying biochemistry and global food systems leadership at Kansas State University.
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Maguire Isaak, a sophomore from Coulee City, Washington, majoring in agricultural economics at Washington State University.
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