The Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA) Educational Trust today announced scholarships have been awarded to 19 students planning to enter the agriculture industry. These scholarships offered through the Educational Trust totaled more than $24,000 for the Fall 2026 collegiate semester. “With the partnership of leaders across Michigan agriculture, the Michigan Agri-Business Association Educational Trust continues to achieve impressive results and support young people statewide,” said MABA Educational Trust Chair Ward Forquer. “We thank all those Michigan agribusinesses that continue to step up with support.” From 2020-2026, the MABA Educational Trust has awarded more than 180 scholarships to deserving young people pursuing higher education. Those awarded scholarships for Fall 2026 include: Jackson Bement – Dowagiac Sara Dammann – New Lothrop Karsyn Davis – Grand Ledge Henry First – Mattawan Hunter Garza – Palms Keith Griffith – Louisville, KY Abigail Guza – Ubly Nichole Hollabaugh – Ithaca Ashley Hulbert – Lake Odessa Rylee Miller – Sunfield Emma Noll – Croswell William Rogers – Saline Samantha Stanke – Charlotte Jenna Schornack – Fillion Abby Thelen – St. Johns Kaleigh VerHage – Mason Karle Welden – Jonesville Brett Young – Clinton Tyler Zelinko – St. Charles Students are eligible to receive up to 4 scholarships from the MABA Educational Trust during their educational career. The next application deadline for the 2027 Spring semester is October 1, 2026. Go here for more information on the MABA Educational Trust Scholarship Program and encourage students you know going into the agribusiness industry to apply.
