Congratulations to the 2025-2026 AGCO Foundation Scholars!

Written by MANRRS National Office | Jan 26, 2026 8:51:43 PM

MANRRS and AGCO Foundation Announce 20 AGCO Foundation Scholars for Academic Excellence and Leadership in Agriculture

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[Atlanta, GA] [January 24, 2026] MANRRS is proud to announce the selection of 20 outstanding students as recipients of the AGCO Foundation Scholarship, made possible through the continued partnership with the AGCO Foundation. These scholars represent the next generation of leaders in agriculture, food systems, engineering, agribusiness, and related sciences.

The AGCO Foundation Scholarship program supports high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential, and a commitment to advancing the agricultural industry. Each selected scholar exemplifies excellence both in and beyond the classroom and is actively engaged in service, innovation, and professional development.

“This cohort of AGCO Foundation Scholars reflects the depth of talent, passion, and purpose within the MANRRS community,” said Dwane Matthews, National Program Manager at MANRRS. “Through this partnership, we are not only investing in students’ education, but also in the future workforce and leadership of agriculture.”

In addition to financial support, AGCO Foundation Scholars gain access to professional development opportunities through MANRRS, including leadership training, career exposure, networking with industry professionals, and engagement at the MANRRS 40^th Annual Training Conference and Career Expo, during webinars and other MANRRS programs. These experiences are designed to equip scholars with the tools and connections needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global agricultural landscape.

The AGCO Foundation remains committed to strengthening education and workforce development in agriculture by supporting students who bring diverse perspectives and innovative thinking to the industry.

MANRRS congratulates the 20 AGCO Foundation Scholars on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to supporting their continued academic and professional success.

2025–2026 AGCO Foundation Scholars

Undergraduate Scholars

Mia Bonds — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Miracle Brown — University of Tennessee at Martin
Savannah Davis — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
William Hamlin — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Plamedie Kanjinga-Kabole — Central State University
Elijah McCray — Alabama A&M University
Letiunasema Nuusila — Cornell University
Nyla Reiss — Southern University and A&M College
Abigail Starks — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Jaylen Williams — Tuskegee University

Graduate Scholars

Rosemary Ewetade — Kentucky State University
Abhisek Gupta — Tennessee State University
Kaylin Hughes — Tennessee State University
Simranjot Kaur — University of Georgia
Akosua Koduah — University of Arkansas
Josiah Ojeniran — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Emmanuel Oko — Alabama A&M University
Moyinoluwa Oriola — University of Florida
Esther Tonade — Michigan State University
Morgan White — University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

MANRRS congratulates the 2025–2026 AGCO Foundation Scholars and looks forward to supporting their continued academic and professional success.

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MANRRS is a national leadership organization promoting academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. MANRRS has a reach of over 8,000 students and professionals within six Regions, and 55 Collegiate Chapters across 38 states and Puerto Rico. MANRRS focuses on developing future leaders in the agricultural sector through training and providing employers with a highly skilled, diverse workforce that includes individuals from traditionally underrepresented and underserved groups.

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