Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Awards 2026 Scholarships to Two Nebraska Students

The Nebraska Wheat Growers Association (NWGA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 NWGA Scholarship, recognizing two outstanding Nebraska high school seniors who have demonstrated a passion for agriculture, leadership in their communities, and a commitment to the future of rural Nebraska.

The 2026 scholarship recipients are Berkelee Beekman of Beatrice and Logan Feather of Gothenburg. Both students plan to continue their education this fall while pursuing careers that support agriculture and rural communities.

Berkelee Beekman, a graduating senior from Diller-Odell High School, will attend Doane University to pursue a degree in agribusiness. Beekman grew up on a farm in rural Gage County and has been actively involved in agriculture through 4-H and FFA, raising livestock and participating in agricultural programs throughout her youth.

“My future goals are to get a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and ideally work at a bank so I can give back to my community by helping farmers and rural families with their finances,” Beekman said.

Logan Feather, a graduating senior from Gothenburg High School, will attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this fall. Feather plans to major in data science through the College of Engineering while also pursuing studies in agribusiness. His interest in agriculture began at a young age through experiences with his father, a research agronomist, and grew through involvement in FFA and agricultural competitions.

“I want to utilize data to provide real-life solutions to agricultural challenges and ultimately improve farmers’ jobs and livelihoods,” Feather said. The NWGA Scholarship program was created to support Nebraska students pursuing agricultural careers and to encourage the next generation of leaders within the wheat industry and rural communities.