JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 17, 2025) — 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 iowacorn.org/membership/student-opportunities/future-of-agriculture-scholarships/.
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is a 7,500-member strong grassroots-driven organization, headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, serving members across the state, and lobbying on agricultural issues on behalf of its farmer members to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. For more information, visit iowacorn.org.
