WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2023) — To support students seeking opportunities in the agricultural industry, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded scholarships to 116 students continuing their educational pursuits following high school.
“Iowa agriculture is a dynamic industry with countless opportunities. IFBF is honored to support students pursuing an education in agriculture or in one that will play a significant role in advancing Iowa’s farms and rural communities,” said IFBF Community Resources Manager Ronnette Vondrak. “One in five jobs in Iowa is tied to agriculture, and innovation continues to bring about exciting new opportunities and career paths for the next generation. Iowa agriculture leads the nation in production, research, and innovation, and Iowa Farm Bureau is proud to support these students with a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships for the next school year as they pursue their goals and dreams.”
Argyle, Everlee Harvey, Leonard and Tonya Harvey, Iowa State University
Bancroft, Maggie Vaske, Greg and Annette Vaske, Buena Vista University
Boone, Karli Herrstrom, Jason and Lori Herrstrom, Iowa State University
Cedar Rapids, Lindsey Hospodarsky, Leon and Heather Hospodarsky, Iowa State University
Centerville, Lauren Long, Jenny and Jeremy Long, Simpson College
Cherokee, Allie Bouchard, Maria and Cory Bouchard, Texas A&M University
Clermont, Alexis Steffens, Aric and Wendy Steffens, Iowa State University
Corning, Anjali Kathikar, Jackie Kathikar and Jamy Zinke, Iowa State University
Creston, Keegan Bailey, Kelsey and Larry Bailey, Iowa State University
Decorah, Morgan Moen, Ronald and Kathleen Moen, Iowa State University
Doon, Kadence Boender, Mark and Katie Boender, Iowa State University
Earlville, Tessa Tauke, Mark Tauke, Iowa State University
Farmington, Nehemiah Westercamp, Steven and Christine Westercamp, Iowa State University
Fonda, Braden Wells, Gary and Jennifer Wells, Iowa State University
Greene, Alexis Brinkman, Kurt and Elizabeth Brinkman, Iowa State University
Kensett, Jadyn Beland, Jeff and Steph Beland, Iowa State University
Mapleton, Katie Brenner, Matt and Corey Brenner, Iowa State University
Marengo, Kaitlyn Ballard, Martin and Melissa Ballard, Northwest Missouri State University
Millerton, Claire Carpenter, Dan and Ashley Carpenter, Iowa State University
Murray, Jayda Chew, Sherri and Monty Chew, Southwestern Community College
New Providence, Nathan Miller, Terry and Nancy Miller, Iowa State University
Okoboji, Caleb Frostestad, David and Emily Frostestad, Iowa State University
Persia, Revin Bruck, Melanie Bruck, South Dakota State University
Red Oak, Lainey DeVries, Dave and Tammy DeVries, Iowa State University
Sperry, Jack Myers, Chad and Joni Myers, Iowa State University
Stanhope, Amanda Ostrem, Marilyn and Jared Ostrem, DMACC then Iowa State University
Vinton, Annabelle Newton, Chad and Kim Newton, Iowa State University
Twenty-seven scholarships were awarded to first-time recipients who are planning to obtain a two- or four-year degree at an accredited higher education institution. This includes community colleges and technical schools. Eligibility is based on Farm Bureau membership, academic achievement, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement, and letters of recommendation. Additionally, students prepared an essay outlining their commitment to rural Iowa.
Scholarships are renewable up to four years for students who maintain a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 and are in good standing with the organization. IFBF approved 88 scholarships for renewal in 2023. In addition, Tinley McLain of Milton received the Daniel Johnson Memorial Scholarship, a one-time $500 scholarship award for a student residing in southeast Iowa. Johnson is a former Iowa Farm Bureau director, farmer, volunteer firefighter, and school board president.
About Iowa Farm Bureau
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is the largest statewide, grassroots farm organization in Iowa, celebrating 100 years of creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families, and their communities. For more information, visit iowafarmbureau.com.
