PRESS RELEASE: 2026 Women in Agribusiness Scholarship Recipients Named
NEW ORLEANS, September 9, 2026 – Women in Agribusiness (WIA) today announce the 28 students selected to receive its 2026 WIA Student Scholarship, an award that supports the next generation of women pursuing careers across the agriculture industry.
Each recipient will receive a complimentary three-day pass to the 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit, opening the door to top-tier industry programming, extensive networking, and mentorship opportunities through pairings with sponsor organizations. Scholars will also have access to dedicated student breakfasts, lunches, and workshops, along with entry to all Summit receptions and special events.
The scholarship program, now marking its 14th year, has supported more than 450 young women in agriculture in attending the Summit, backed by over $1.4 million in cumulative sponsorship funding.
In the competitive selection for the scholarships, candidates must submit a resume, complete a detailed application, and provide a written personal statement about their career goals in agriculture and what makes them a strong fit for the scholarship. More than 50 applications were received for the 2026 cycle.
The 2026 scholarships were made possible through the generous backing of the following sponsors:
· AgReserves | · Land O’Lakes |
· Ardent Mills | · Manulife Investment Management |
· Bunge | · Nuveen Natural Capital |
· Cargill | · RFDTV |
· CF Industries | · Syngenta |
· CHS | · Tribal Agriculture Fellowship |
· Curtis Food Recruiters | · World Ag Expo |
· Farm Credit | · U.S. Dairy Export Council |
· FMC | · Wilbur-Ellis |
· Genus |
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The 28 WIA Student Scholarship recipients and their respective college or university are:
1. Boluwatife Ajayi, Texas A&M University
2. Josephine Ammons, University of Wisconsin-Madison
3. Mahogani Anderson, Southern University and A&M College
4. Eva Beck, Iowa State University
5. Xilyn Berzas, Southern University and A&M College
6. Carolina Burgos, Texas A&M University
7. Emily Cowan, Texas A&M University
8. Sweta Deb, Cornell University
9. Allison Emanuel, The Pennsylvania State University
10. Jade Green, Southern University and A&M College
11. Jaden Hammes, University of Wisconsin-Madison
12. Mishanti Johnson, Southern University and A&M College
13. Elizabeth Karides, Louisiana State University
14. Jeyla Lantigua, Purdue University
15. Avery Larson, Minnesota State University
16. Sophie Lee, Florida State University
17. Sarah Liepold, University of Wyoming
18. Ngozi Manukaji, Cornell University
19. Shaohannah Martin, Louisiana State University
20. Letizia Morabito, INSPER
21. Beatrice Obungu, Florida A&M University
22. Marisol Olivas, New Mexico State University
23. Shelby Prazak, Texas A&M University
24. Rosa Maria Santos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
25. Taylor-Nicole Tate, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
26. Lara Westrum, Iowa State University
27. Brooke Whaley, Arizona State University
28. Asia Williams, Southern University and A&M College
The students will be honored at this month’s 15th annual Women in Agribusiness Summit, September 22-24 in New Orleans. Learn more.
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About Women in Agribusiness
Women in Agribusiness (www.womeninag.com), an Arc company, is the foremost organization dedicated to leading the growth in global female agribusiness leadership with a platform that encourages collaboration for innovation and development. Its renowned annual Women in Agribusiness Summit serves as a vital platform for women to network with professionals across the agriculture value chain, build business relationships, learn from esteemed thought leaders and stay informed on key commercial topics in agribusiness. Follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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