By Blake Jackson
Missouri Corn has announced the recipients of its 2026 Missouri Corn Scholarship, recognizing outstanding students pursuing degrees in agriculture.
Each recipient will receive a $1,000 award to support their college education, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to developing the next generation of agricultural leaders.
The scholarship program is open to Missouri high school seniors and college students entering their senior year who are studying in an agriculture-related field.
Applicants were carefully evaluated by the Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee based on several criteria, including essays, completed applications, letters of recommendation, academic performance, and extracurricular involvement.
The 2026 scholarship recipients are:
- Andi Belt, Leonard - attending the University of Missouri
- Blair Bergsieker, Higginsville - attending the University of Missouri
- Alyssa Deppe, Washington - attending Northwest Missouri State University
- Seth Engeman, Montrose - attending the University of Missouri
- Zada Ketchum, Downing - attending Northwest Missouri State University
- Catherine Grace Reuter, Pilot Grove - attending Central Methodist University
- Olivia Wingard, Pleasant Hill - attending Kansas State University
“Each new year you go into planting season, you're going to put these seeds in the ground and hope they turn into something,” notes Missouri Corn Scholarship Chairman Brian Willott of Mexico.
“As an organization, we are proud to support these students in the hopes they remain active and engaged in our industry. This scholarship program is a way for Missouri Corn to invest not only in their future, but the future of Missouri agriculture.”
Now in its 30th year, the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program continues to play a vital role in supporting agricultural education. Applications for the 2027 program are expected to be available online on or before December 15, 2026.
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