TEGMA Awards 2025 Gold Scholarships to Ten MANRRS Students
The Transportation, Elevator, and Grain Merchants Association (TEGMA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 TEGMA Gold Scholarships, awarded through a continued partnership with MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences). This year, ten outstanding students from across the country have been selected for their academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to careers in agriculture and the grain industry.
The 2025 TEGMA Gold Scholars are:
Anuoluwapo Adelabu – Master’s student, North Carolina A&T State University, Agricultural Systems
Elizabeth Arias – Junior, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Agricultural Systems
Mya Blake – Junior, Tennessee State University, Agricultural Business
Cris Caballero – Master’s student, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, Agricultural Economics
Kiyle Gardner – Junior, Florida A&M University, Agricultural Business
Nigel Jackson – Sophomore, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Agricultural Business
Omowunmi Odeyomi – Ph.D. candidate, North Carolina A&T State University, Agricultural Business
Shawn Saturday – Sophomore, Central State University, Agricultural Business
Zarria Smith – Junior, Alcorn State University, Agricultural Business
Mariah Wright – Junior, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Agricultural Business
TEGMA’s Educational Initiative, now in its fourth year, reflects the organization’s commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders in grain handling, logistics, and agribusiness. In addition to receiving scholarship support, recipients are invited to attend TEGMA’s Fall Symposium in Kansas City, where they will engage with industry professionals and explore potential career paths within the grain and transportation sectors.
“TEGMA is proud of our support for the industry’s next generation of talent and of our partners’ work to introduce young people across the country to a fulfilling and challenging career in the grain business,” said Aaron Reid, TEGMA Chairman and President of JDH. “Our partnership with MANRRS enables us to elevate exceptional students while helping connect them to real-world opportunities across our member network in North America.”
This initiative also includes a long-standing partnership with Agriculture Future of America (AFA), further expanding TEGMA’s outreach and impact in workforce development.