The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76 students who had their IFBF scholarships renewed for 2025.

Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, or $10,000, for students pursuing a two- or four-year degree at an accredited higher education institution, including community colleges and technical schools. Eligibility is based on Farm Bureau membership, academic achievement, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement, letters of recommendation and demonstrated commitment to rural Iowa.

In addition, Isaac Sylvester of Ottumwa was awarded the Edward W. and Isabelle M. Klodt scholarship, a one-time $500 scholarship given to a student residing in Wapello County. Ellie Hartman of Dyersville and Cale Jensen of Plainfield were named Robert H. Rewoldt scholarship recipients, a $3,000 scholarship given to a student in northeast Iowa and renewable up to two years.

“We recognize the ability our youth to shape the future of agriculture and rural Iowa,” says Ronnette Vondrak, Iowa Farm Bureau community resources manager. “These scholarships are one way we support students who are passionate about making a difference—whether it’s through farming, research, ag business, community service, leadership or upcoming innovations. When one in five Iowa jobs is tied to agriculture, helping students pursue their goals means we’re also helping our rural communities grow stronger.”


Iowa Farm Bureau Federation First-Time Scholarship Winners (hometown, student, parents, and future/current college listed below)

Aplington, Emma Wolff, Josh & Jenny Wolff, Iowa State University

Boone, Kaylee Chesnut, Justin Chesnut, Iowa State University

Correctionville, Andrea Knaack, Vernon & Karla Knaack, South Dakota State University

Delta, Isaac Striegel, Daniel & Andrea Striegel, Iowa State University

Donnellson, Jalyn Hawk, Joe & Joanie Hawk, St. Ambrose University

Earlville, Kelsey Hoeger, Daniel & Donna Hoeger, Iowa State University

Estherville, Cara Schiltz, Chris & Shannon Schiltz, Iowa State University

Farley, Madelyn Reiter, Zach & Jessica Reiter, Iowa State University

Gilmore City, Ava Newton, Jay & Suzanne Newton, Iowa State University

Griswold, BrookLynne Peterson, Lea Anne Peterson, University of Iowa

Hinton, Rylie Hermelbracht, Brian & Kristin Hermelbracht, Northeast Comm. College, South Dakota State University

Lovilia, Aubrey Reed, Scott Reed, Iowa State University

Malvern, Ailey Marburger, Philip & Jenny Marburger, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Martelle, Dean Lambertsen, Shaun & Valerie Lambertsen, Iowa State University

Milo, Isabell Olsasky, Dustin Olsasky, Iowa State University

Missouri Valley, Mason Herman, Brad & Carey Herman, Iowa State University

Mount Vernon, Selah Loyd, Mike & Katia Loyd, Iowa State University

Oskaloosa, Andrew Stodghill, Tom & Orla Stodghill, Iowa State University

Panora, Arilyan Steenblock, Ryan & Arianne Steenblock, Creighton University

Parkersburg, Maleah Wessels, Dallas & Marissa Wessels, Northwestern College

Paullina, Caden Wittrock, Tim & Sherri Wittrock, Iowa State University

Pulaski, Fiona Amstutz, Bryan & Audrey Amstutz, Iowa State University

Red Oak, Kennedy DeVries, David & Tamara DeVries, Iowa State University

State Center, Elley Walker, Emily Walker, Iowa State University

Traer, Mason Hosek, Rebecca Dostal, Hawkeye Community College

West Bend, Claire Gerber, Carl & Sara Gerber, Iowa Lakes Community College

Winthrop, Addison Gericke, Daryl Gericke, University of Wisconsin Platteville