The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is pleased to announce the awardees for the 2024 NCGA Scholarship Programs. Eleven outstanding students were selected by a committee of grower leaders to receive scholarships for this fall semester. NCGA is proud to continue supporting these vital programs in partnership with BASF Corporation.
“At NCGA, we are committed to securing a strong future for corn farmers through every initiative. These scholarships represent a key investment in cultivating the next generation of ag industry leaders and problem-solvers,” said Dan Nerud, Nebraska grower and chair of the NCGA Member & Consumer Engagement Action Team. “The caliber of this year’s applicants and the diversity of their skills is truly impressive. I’m eager to see how these students will contribute to shaping the industry and driving innovation that will sustain farms for generations to come.”
Discover more about each recipient by exploring their full bios with the links below.
Graduate Student Scholarship Winners:
Charles Tesch
Paige Madison
Technical School Scholarship Winners:
Joshua Gnade
Kara Siemieniewski
Sam Wells
Von Herron
Undergraduate School Scholarship Winners:
Eric Sibenaller
Hadley Beechinor
Harrison Blay
Lainey DeVries
Sydney Wellsandt
Congratulations to this exceptional group of students, and our sincere thank you to all who applied and to BASF for their continued support of the NCGA Scholarship Programs.
