OABA Educational Trust Surpasses $1 Million in Scholarships Awarded to Ohio Students

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association Educational Trust has officially surpassed $1 million in scholarship support awarded to students pursuing degrees and careers in agriculture.

Since awarding its first scholarship in 1962, OABA has invested in the future of Ohio agriculture by supporting students preparing for careers across the industry. In the 1990s, the OABA Educational Trust was established to expand scholarship opportunities and strengthen workforce development efforts for Ohio agriculture.

Today, the Educational Trust has supported more than 944 Ohio students pursuing agriculture-related degrees and careers, helping develop the next generation of leaders in agribusiness, agronomy, communications, engineering, animal science, precision agriculture and other agricultural fields.

"This milestone represents decades of commitment from OABA members and industry partners who believe in investing in students and strengthening the future of Ohio agriculture," said Melinda Witten, president and CEO of OABA. "While we are proud to celebrate this achievement, we're focused on continuing to grow opportunities for future students and building toward the next million dollars in scholarship support."

The OABA Educational Trust raises scholarship funds through industry partnerships, sponsorships and annual fundraising events, including Golf for Scholarships and Target: Scholarships.

OABA encourages members and supporters to participate in upcoming Educational Trust events to help continue investing in Ohio students and the future of the agricultural industry.

Upcoming Educational Trust events include:

• Golf for Scholarships - June 10 and August 12, 2026
• Target: Scholarships - September 11, 2026

More information about the OABA Educational Trust, scholarships and upcoming events is available at oaba.net/education.