Ohio Soybean Council Foundation - Undergraduate Scholarship 2025-2026
Description
In order to ensure the future prosperity of the U.S. soybean industry, it is important that students understand the wide variety of opportunities available in agricultural careers. This scholarship program encourages undergraduate students at Ohio colleges and universities to pursue degrees in one of the many academic fields that support the future of the soybean industry including agriculture, business, communication, economics, education, science, and technology.
This scholarship program includes eight general undergraduate scholarships of up to $3,000 each, as well as two unique scholarships.
- One $3,000 Robinson W. Joslin Scholarship, named to honor Mr. Joslin’s contributions to the soybean industry through his leadership at the state and national levels. This scholarship was established to recognize a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership potential.
- One $5,000 Bhima Vijayendran Scholarship, named to honor Dr. Vijayendran’s contributions to the soybean industry through his scientific research and commercialization activities at Battelle. This scholarship was founded to support those pursuing a degree related to science, technology or soybean research.
Selection Process
- Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at an Ohio college or university, and attained at least sophomore status by the fall of 2025, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Eligible majors include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology, chemistry, engineering, biotechnology, bioenergy, biofuels, food science, crop science, environmental science, agricultural communications, agricultural business, agricultural education or any of the agricultural disciplines or related fields.
- Applicants must also demonstrate the desire to pursue a career related to the soybean industry and/or agriculture.
- Applicants must have proof of legal residency in the state of Ohio.
- Scholarship funds are to be used directly for tuition, fees, lab fees and books.
- Scholarship funds will be paid to the educational institution.
- Scholarship is not renewable, although recipients may reapply annually.
Selection Process
A committee of Ohio Soybean Council board members, scholarship representatives and Ohio Soybean Council staff members will select scholarship winners. The Committee will request a personal interview of the final candidates in mid-February 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified in March 2025. The scholarship is to be used for the 2025-2026 school year.
If you have questions regarding your application, reach out to Mackenzie Joseph at [email protected]
