ASA and BASF Invite Seniors to Apply for Soy Scholarships

Do you know an outstanding high school senior who is interested in pursuing a career in agriculture? Strong agriculture leaders are vital to the sustainability and growth of the soybean industry, and the American Soybean Association, in partnership with BASF, wants to provide a student interested in agriculture with a college scholarship to begin their degree.

The Soy Scholarship is a $7,000, one-time award presented to a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture as an area of study at any accredited college or university in the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarship is managed by ASA and made possible through a grant by BASF Corporation. High school seniors may apply now through Dec. 31, 2025. Click here to learn more information about the program.

“Our future ag leaders are pivotal to ensuring growth in the industry and it’s an honor to partner with BASF to provide a young student this support as they begin their agricultural degree,” said ASA President Caleb Ragland. “As the industry evolves, it is key to support future ag leaders through scholarships, mentoring, and educational programs. ASA is excited that BASF is helping make this program possible and we look forward to announcing our next Soy Scholarship recipient.”

“We are excited to partner with the American Soybean Association through this program, and advocate for ag education through the deployment of this annual scholarship,” said Vice President of U.S. Agricultural Solutions at BASF Scott Kay. “This initiative embodies our deep commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering the next generation of ag leaders, and BASF is proud to offer support through the Soy Scholarship program.”

The scholarship is awarded in $3,500 increments (one per semester) for the 2026-27 school year. The student must be a child or grandchild of a current state soybean association/ASA member, maintain successful academic progress, and remain in good standing with the college or university to receive the full amount of the scholarship.

A committee of soybean grower leaders will select the ASA BASF scholarship recipient. The award winner will be announced this winter. For more information, please visit soygrowers.com.