Ohio Soybean Council Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Ohio Soybean Council Foundation
Scholarship Overview
Description: The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA), the membership and policy organization for Ohio soybean farmers, offers scholarships to students interested in the soybean industry. Students in any major may apply. Applicants should also have an interest in agricultural advocacy.
- Open to students of any major
- Strong interest in the soybean industry is expected
Eligibility
Eligibility: Applicants must be Ohio residents and either full-time college, university, or technical school students, or high school seniors planning to enroll full-time. They should demonstrate leadership or involvement in agriculture-related organizations, such as FFA or 4-H. Applicants must also meet one of OSA’s membership or affiliation requirements.
- Be an OSA Student or Young Adult Member (SYA)
- Be a student of an FFA Chapter member
- Be the child or grandchild of a current OSA member
Award Details
Award Value: OSA awards two scholarships of $1,000 each per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school and may be used for tuition, fees, and books. Recipients may reapply each year.
- Two annual awards of $1,000
- Funds cover tuition, fees, and books
- Previous recipients may reapply
Application Timeline and Contact
Application Timeline: Applications are for the 2027–2028 academic year. The application period opens on October 26, 2026, and closes in January 2027. For questions, contact Julia Brown at [email protected].
- Applications open October 26, 2026
- Applications close in January 2027
- Contact Julia Brown at [email protected]
About the Ohio Soybean Association
Organization: OSA is governed by a volunteer board of farmers. The board supports education and promotion of the soybean industry. It also unites producer interests by supporting legislative activities that benefit Ohio’s soybean industry.
- Governed by a volunteer farmer board
- Supports education, promotion, and beneficial legislative activities