Arkansas student receives ASA, BASF Soy Scholarship
- American Soybean Association
- Apr 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Connor Henry of Stuttgart, Arkansas, is the recipient of the 2025-’26 Soy Scholarship award, sponsored by the American Soybean Association and BASF.
The ASA/BASF Soy Scholarship is a $7,000 award presented to an exceptional high-school senior who excels in both academic and leadership roles and who plans to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field of study at an accredited college or university.
The scholarship is open to children and grandchildren of ASA members.
“ASA is proud to partner with BASF as a sponsor to help provide tools and resources aimed at empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders,” said ASA President Caleb Ragland, who grows soy in Magnolia, Kentucky.
“Investing in future industry leaders like Connor helps pave the future of agriculture with success and growth,” Ragland added.
Henry plans to attend the University of Arkansas in the fall and will pursue a degree in biological engineering.
His impressive agricultural involvement includes leadership roles in 4-H and FFA.
Henry serves as the Arkansas 4-H state president and is also working on obtaining a state FFA degree.
He is fascinated with how drones and artificial intelligence can be integrated into agriculture and aspires to help lead others in the creation and adoption of technology to strengthen and develop efficiencies to support farmers.
Henry recently obtained Eagle Scout status through Boy Scouts of America.
The award, which represents leadership, service and personal growth at the highest level possible, is awarded to only 5 percent of the scouts, exemplifying yet another impressive accomplishment by this year’s scholarship recipient.
“BASF is deeply committed to investing in students who will shape the agriculture industry for future generations,” said Scott Kay, the vice president of BASF Agricultural Solutions U.S.
“We are grateful to partner with the American Soybean Association to provide the 2025-’26 Soy Scholarship to support students like Connor who have a passion for doing ‘the biggest job on Earth,’” Kay added.
