The Oregon Wheat Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Oregon Wheat scholarships. Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support their studies at their selected university, community college or vocational/trade school. Awardees include:

• Addie Saunders, Malheur County
• Addison Smith, Sherman County
• Ella Wilde, Baker County
• George Barnett, Wasco County
• Hunter Hansell, Umatilla County
• Katelynn Melville, Wallowa County
• Keira Counsell, Union County
• Madison Cranston, Sherman County
• Owyhee Harguess, Wallowa County
• Ryder Steward, Gilliam County
• Sophia Seeder, Marion County
• Taylor Weishaar, Union County

Annually, the Foundation selects up to twelve graduating high school seniors who are children of a grower member of the Oregon Wheat Growers League, or whose parents are employed by a grower member. The scholarship is also open to students who have worked for local growers.

“The Oregon Wheat Foundation is pleased to support such an exceptional group of students this year,” stated Amanda Hoey, Oregon Wheat CEO. “These students have a deep commitment to their communities and a bright future.”