Investing in the Future of Farm Broadcasting
For nearly 50 years, a hallmark of NAFB and its foundation has been to invest in and providing a path for future ag communicators and leaders.
Since 1977, the NAFB Foundation has provided financial support and educational opportunities in the form of college scholarships to students in pursuit of careers in agricultural communications. The foundation provided the first scholarship for $1,000 in 1977, and since then more than 160 students have received scholarships totaling $685,750 to pursue careers in agricultural communications.
This year’s recipients will be recognized at the 2025 NAFB Convention this November in Kansas City, and each receives an expense-paid trip to attend the convention as part of the award.
How to Apply
Applicants must be a college junior, senior, or graduate student for the fall semester and enrolled in or transferring to an agricultural communications curriculum. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with concentration and/or application in broadcast media (includes internet/online media distribution).
Watch for information about the 2026 scholarship program in the spring.
Please email info@nafb.com for additional information.
"For me, the scholarship wasn't just about the money. It was about physically coming into contact with people who were doing what I hoped to do. The exposure I got from NAFB members from across the U.S. was energizing!"
Pam Jahnke, Mid-West Farm Report
Receiving an NAFB Foundation scholarship was more than just financial support. It was a vote of confidence in my future. Because of the support from the foundation, I've been able to advance my career and contribute to the industry that I love."
Shannon Yokley Reenan, Incarnate Consulting
Meet the Class of 2025!
The NAFB Foundation is pleased to award its 2025 college scholarships, totaling $47,500, to six students studying agriculture communications.
- Jacie Ambrose, St. Paul, NE, studying at the University of Nebraska-Omaha (Robert E. and Patricia A. Schmidt Foundation Scholarship)
- Morgan Anderson, Amanda, OH, studying at Ohio University (Jack Farmakis Scholarship presented by J.L. Farmakis, Inc.
- Maci Carter, Caledonia, OH, studying at Oklahoma State University (John Deere Scholarship)
- Ella Stiefvater, Salem, SD, studying at South Dakota State University (Orion Samuelson Scholarship sponsored by CME Group, Inc.)
- Cortney Zimmerman, Spencer, WI, studying at Oklahoma State University (Grow Smart Scholarship presented by BASF)
- Chloe Zittergruen, Keswick IA, studying at Iowa State University (Cyndi Young Scholarship presented by Brownfield Ag News)
This year’s recipients will be recognized at the 2025 NAFB Convention this November in Kansas City, and each receives an expense-paid trip to attend the convention as part of the award.
Jacie Ambrose
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Morgan Anderson
Ohio University
Maci Carter
Oklahoma State University
Ella Stiefvater
South Dakota State University
Cortney Zimmerman
Oklahoma State University
Chloe Zittergruen
Iowa State University
NAFB Foundation scholarships are made possible by the gracious support of our sponsors.
2024 Scholarship Winners
Marnie Schwartzkopf - Cyndi Young Scholarship presented by Brownfield Ag News
Samantha Bennett - George Logan Scholarship
Allie Herring - Jack Farmakis Scholarship presented by J.L. Farmakis, Inc.
Ava Splear - WGN Orion Samuelson Scholarship
Lizzie Schafer - Robert E. & Patricia A. Schmidt Foundation Scholarship
Savannah Reinke - Grow Smart Scholarship presented by BASF
Jacob Zajkowski - Glenn Kummerow Memorial Scholarship
Natalie Victorine - John Deere Scholarship
Lainey Kitzmann - Orion Samuelson Scholarship sponsored by CME Group
Megan Clark - Ken Root Scholarship presented by BASF
