National Sorghum Foundation opens scholarship applications

The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025-26 academic scholarships for college students studying agriculture.

“The future of agriculture depends on strong, passionate leaders,” said Foundation Chair Jeff Dahlberg. “These scholarships are one way we can invest in the next generation and support students who are committed to advancing sorghum and agricultural innovation.”

The National Sorghum Foundation awarded $4,500 in scholarships to last year’s recipients: Charles Colvin of Penn State, Andrew Marchetti of Texas A&M, and Allie Herring of Texas Tech. Each received $1,500 for their academic excellence in agricultural studies. Herring, the Bill Kubecka Memorial Scholarship winner, also traveled to Washington, D.C., to explore ag policy with National Sorghum Producers.

Bruce Maunder Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Bruce Maunder, a lifelong advocate and researcher in the sorghum industry. Maunder dedicated 37 years of his life to sorghum and crop improvement and inspired a new generation along the way. Applicants must be sophomores through seniors and enrolled in agriculture-based degree programs.

Darrell Rosenow Memorial Scholarship

Darrell Rosenow revolutionized hybrid sorghum in the United States, spending more than 40 years as a sorghum plant breeder. Students must be sophomores through seniors enrolled in agriculture-based science programs related to agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, and/or plant breeding with an emphasis on sorghum.

Bill Kubecka Memorial Scholarship

A leader in the sorghum industry for more than two decades, Bill Kubecka created a legacy of dedication and service to the industry he loved. In addition to the tuition award, this scholarship includes travel expenses for the selected student to attend the National Sorghum Producers’ annual legislative fly-in. Undergraduate sophomores through seniors, graduate students, and law school students are eligible to apply. Applicants must be enrolled in a curriculum related to agricultural economics, agricultural policy, or agricultural law.

Each scholarship is valued at $1,500, and the application window is open now through June 1, 2025.

More information about each scholarship’s criteria and application forms is available here.