Source: Women in Agribusiness news release
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The application period for the annual Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Student Scholarship program has opened, and submissions will be accepted through Sunday, July 12.
Now in its 13th year, WIA Student Scholarships have helped more than 450 young women in ag attend the three-day annual Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit where they gain valuable insight into the ag sector, form critical industry connections and create important peer and mentor relationships to help further their path and success in food and ag. Students also enjoy exclusive breakfast, lunch and workshop opportunities, as well access to all receptions and special activities.
Scholarships to attend the 15th annual Women in Agribusiness Summit this September 22-24, 2026, in New Orleans, are available to full-time upperclassmen undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral candidate students attending an accredited college or university.
Last year’s scholars hailed from Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, Alabama A&M University and more. Meet all the 2025 students and sponsors here and see how attending the conference impacted past scholars’ professional careers and helped them step into the industry in this WIA Today article.
“Many thanks to our generous sponsors, such as Karen LeVert, AgReserves, Manulife and Ardent Mills and many more, who have made this transformative opportunity a reality by providing in excess of $1.4 million over the years to support this unique program,” said Reagan Russell, who manages the program for Women in Agribusiness, and added. “It is always disappointing to turn away these young professionals, so we are seeking to host several more students this year through additional sponsorships as the need outpaces the availability of scholarships.” (To find out more about sponsoring, email [email protected].)
About Women in Agribusiness
Women in Agribusiness, an Arc company, is the foremost organization dedicated to leading the growth in global female agribusiness leadership with a platform that encourages collaboration for innovation and development. Its renowned annual Women in Agribusiness Summit, now in its 15th year, serves as a vital platform for women to network with professionals across the agriculture value chain, build business relationships, learn from esteemed thought leaders and stay informed on key commercial topics in agribusiness. www.womeninag.com. Follow us on X, Facebook and, LinkedIn. www.womeninag.com.
About Arc
Arc is a B2B events, data and media platform, backed by investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital. Founded to redefine business networking, Arc organizes over 150 events a year and operates critical content platforms in HR, agriculture and food, financial services and investing, and education. Arc has over 350 talented colleagues located in the U.S., U.K., Netherlands and Singapore who focus on seeking out new ways to connect communities, wherever, whenever or however people need to come together to grow their businesses. For more information, visit www.arc-network.com or find Arc on LinkedIn.
