Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship Available

Bob Oleson Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship

The Wisconsin Corn Foundation is proud to offer the Bob Oleson Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship, established in honor of Bob Oleson’s many years of leadership and service to Wisconsin’s corn growers. Bob believed strongly in developing future agricultural leaders—those who will advance Wisconsin’s farming communities, strengthen rural economies, and carry forward the legacy of stewardship in our state’s grain industry.

This scholarship supports students who share that passion for agriculture, leadership, and community involvement.

Scholarship Award

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Wisconsin student who is:

  • A graduating high school senior planning to enroll in post-secondary education, or

  • A current student enrolled in a university, college, or technical school program

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Interest in agriculture (broadly defined)

  • Leadership experience or community involvement

  • A connection to, or future goals in, Wisconsin’s grain or corn industry

    (Farm background not required.)

Consolidated Scholarship Application

For 2026, the Wisconsin Corn Foundation is participating in the NCGA State Corn Association Scholarship Consolidated Application.

This system allows students to:

  • Apply for the Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship, and

  • Access NCGA National Scholarship Programs

    all in one online application.

Participating states include Wisconsin, along with additional NCGA member state associations across the country.

This streamlined application process ensures students only complete one set of materials, while having the opportunity to be considered for multiple scholarship opportunities.

Wisconsin Scholarship Application Requirements

Students applying for the Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship must submit:

  • One letter of recommendation

  • Resume

  • Academic transcript

  • Responses to required short-answer questions

There are no paper applications.
All materials must be uploaded through the online application portal.

Wisconsin Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST.

NCGA National Scholarship Opportunities

Students may also choose to be considered for additional NCGA National Scholarships through the same application.

NCGA offers three scholarship pathways:

Program

Audience

Award

Technical School / Community College

Students pursuing degrees at technical or two-year colleges

5 scholarships @ $1,000 each

William C. Berg Academic Excellence Scholarship (in partnership with BASF)

Undergraduate students pursuing any field of study

5 scholarships @ $1,500 each

Graduate Student Scholarship

Graduate students whose research benefits the corn sector

2 scholarships @ $2,500 each

NCGA Membership Requirement:

  • Students applying only for the Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship do not need to be NCGA members.

  • Students applying for NCGA National Scholarships must be, or have a parent/guardian who is, an NCGA member in good standing.

NCGA National Deadline: January 31, 2026

Learn more about national scholarship programs at:
https://ncga.com/stay-informed/scholarships/profile/state-corn-association-scholarships

About the Wisconsin Corn Foundation

Established in 2019, the Wisconsin Corn Foundation supports educational and leadership initiatives that strengthen the future of Wisconsin’s corn industry. The Foundation invests in the next generation of farmers, agribusiness professionals, researchers, and advocates who will continue to shape Wisconsin agriculture for years to come.

Ready to Apply?

Begin your Consolidated Scholarship Application here:
→ https://ncga.formstack.com/forms/ncgascholarship2026

 

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PRESIDENT
MIKE BERGET
Darlington, Wis.

 VICE PRESIDENT
CASEY KELLEHER
Whitewater, Wis.

SECRETARY/TREASURER

RYAN RIPP
Dane, Wis.

 

 DIRECTORS
JIM BIRCHMAN

 LUKE GOESSLING

 MARK HOFFMANN

 BEN HUBER

 LOREN JESCH

 TYLER TRIOLIA