Ohio Soybean Council Foundation

Scholarships

Scholarship Details

The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation is pleased to offer $47,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies related to the soybean industry and the field of agriculture.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year open on Monday, October 28th, 2024 and close on Friday, January 10th, 2025.

Please contact Mackenzie Joseph at mjoseph@soyohio.org with any questions.

The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports scientific research and educational opportunities to the benefit of the soybean industry.

Undergraduate Application
Graduate Application

Available Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships

Eight undergraduate scholarships of up to $3,000 each

One $3,000 Robinson W. Joslin Scholarship:

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.

Applicants must be Ohio residents enrolled as full-time students at an Ohio college or university, having attained at least sophomore status by the fall of 2025, with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Eligible majors include: Agricultural business, agricultural communications, agricultural education, biochemistry, bioenergy, bioengineering, biofuels, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, crop science, engineering, environmental science, food science, molecular biology, or any of the agricultural disciplines or related fields.

Graduate Scholarships

Three scholarships of up to $5,000 each

Available to students who are enrolled as full-time graduate students at an Ohio college or university.

Applicants must be conducting research in:

  • Biotechnology
  • Biobased Materials
  • Bioengineering
  • Crop Production
  • Plant Pathology
  • Crop Science
  • Agronomy
  • Soybean Breeding
  • another related field

The research must be focused on advancing the soybean industry.
Applicants must have proof of legal residency in the U.S.

2025-2026
Scholarship Recipients

Undergraduate Winners

Chloe Anderson of Kenton, OH, is a junior at The Ohio State University studying agriscience education.

Dylan Bambauer of New Bremen, OH, is a junior at the University of Dayton studying mechanical engineering.

Ruth Beery of Frankfort, OH, is a junior at Wilmington College studying animal science and biology.

Hannah Chaffee of Republic, OH, is a freshman at The Ohio State University studying agribusiness and applied economics.

William Harrison of Wayne, OH, is a sophomore at The Ohio State University studying agricultural systems management.

Sarah Hoak of Shelby, OH, is a sophomore at The Ohio State University studying sustainable agriculture.

Anna Meyer of Cygnet, OH, is a sophomore at The Ohio State University studying agricultural communication.

Reagan Saunders of Bellbrook, OH, is a sophomore at The Ohio State University studying animal science – biosciences pre-vet.

Gracie Sprague of Genoa, OH, is a sophomore at The Ohio State University ATI studying agriscience education.

Kaylynn Wilhelm of Enon, OH, is a junior at The Ohio State University studying agriscience education.

Graduate Winners

Talia Collier is pursuing a PhD in plant pathology at The Ohio State University. Collier’s research focuses on developing sustainable, peptide-based solutions to combat White Mold Disease in soybeans.

 

Veeramani Karuppuchamy is pursuing a PhD in food science and technology at The Ohio State University. Karuppchamy’s research focuses on utilizing byproducts from the soybean and brewery industries to enhance sustainability and develop high-fiber, protein-rich foods.

 

Lucas Dias Mendonca is pursuing a master’s degree in agronomy at The Ohio State University. Mendonca’s research aims to evaluate various weed control programs that minimize weed competition while maximizing soybean yield in ultra-early planting situations.

 

Joseph Nwosu is pursuing a PhD in polymer engineering at The University of Akron. Nwosu’s research focuses on utilizing soybean oil derivatives to develop high-performance thermosets, composites, and UV-curable coatings.

 

Brenda Antonella Medina Privatt is pursuing a master’s degree in horticulture and crop science at The Ohio State University. Medina Privatt’s research is centered on developing soy-based granular fertilizers for homeowners and lawncare operators.