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The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026– 2027 academic scholarships for college students pursuing degrees in agriculture.
“Our industry depends on the next generation stepping into leadership roles,” said Foundation Chair Jeff Dahlberg, Ph.D. “This program helps support students who are ready to contribute to the future of sorghum and agriculture.”
Bruce Maunder Memor ial 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 Memor ial 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 Memor ial 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.
More information about each scholarship’s criteria and application forms is available at https://sorghumgrowers. com/foundation- scholarships/.
