The 2026 Scholarship Application is now available!

September 4, 2025

In partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family is offering a $5,000 scholarship each year to one deserving high school senior or current college student interested in or pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field.

In addition to the monetary award, the selected recipient will serve as a student ambassador for USRPA in 2026, expecting to participate in at least two activities during the calendar year. The recipient will be invited to participate in various USRPA activities, including but not limited to Field Days, legislative activities, Texas Rice Council meetings, conferences, and more.

Specific criteria for selection:

* Applicants should intend to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field. Applications will be accepted from high school seniors, college students, and college graduate students.

* In addition to completing the online application form, applicants should submit a video no longer than 5 minutes answering the following question:

  1. What is your vision for the next generation of the U.S. rice industry?
        •  Please cover topics relevant to the future of the US rice industry, such as food security/safety, sustainability, etc.
Finalists will be contacted and interviewed by the selection committee via Zoom in December.

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