Keystone Cooperative announced on June 2 that it has awarded a total of $100,000 in scholarships to 50 high school seniors across its trade territory as part of its 2026 agriculture scholarship program. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship recognizing their academic achievement, community involvement, and passion for agriculture.
The Keystone Cooperative scholarship program supports students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their future and the future of agriculture in their communities. Kevin Still, CEO of Keystone Cooperative, said, “Investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders is critical to the strength and sustainability of our industry. These students represent the future of rural America. Their dedication, leadership, and passion for agriculture give us great confidence in what lies ahead, and we are proud to support their educational journeys.”
Recipients were selected through a process that evaluated academic performance, extracurricular involvement, community engagement, and demonstrated interest in agriculture. The initiative reflects Keystone’s ongoing commitment to developing talent and strengthening rural communities.
This scholarship initiative is part of Keystone Cooperative’s broader investment in the future of agriculture. In addition to supporting graduating seniors with scholarships, Keystone offers internship opportunities for college students pursuing agricultural careers as well as its SEED (Securing Experience and Employee Development) program for high school seniors entering the workforce after graduation.
Keystone Cooperative was formed from the combination of two financially robust cooperatives; it operates as a farmer-owned entity with more than 1,700 employees across its operations. The organization focuses on supporting family farms through offerings such as agronomy services, propane supply, fuels distribution, grain handling solutions, seed sales, swine production support and feed products while contributing to rural communities by promoting agricultural growth and economic progress, according to the official website.
The list of recipients includes students from schools such as Benton Central High School; South Adams High School; McCutcheon High School; Rossville Jr./Sr. High School; Hamilton Heights High School; Indiana Academy for Science Mathematics and Humanities among others.
