College & Humanitarian Scholarships

The Daniel Huffstutler & Dale Herbst scholarship fund was born in 2007 as a way to give back to members of our MAiZE family who are passionate about agriculture, education and/or giving back through humanitarian efforts. Over the years, it's been an honor to support and celebrate the bright futures of our youth through this annual college scholarship. In 2021, the scholarship was expanded to also support humanitarian efforts and provide support to those choosing to give back through service.

Each year, multiple scholarships valued at up to $3000+ are awarded to MAIZE OWNERS, IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS and EMPLOYEES who've worked for MAiZE farms for 3 or more seasons. Recipients must either be pursuing upper education (college, tech school, etc.) or plan to participate in a humanitarian trip during the 2025-2026 year. A maximum of 4 applicants can apply from each farm.

The humanitarian applications for 2025 were due May 15. The college application was due June 1. All applications were judged by the advisory board and winners announced in early July.

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Learn more about the scholarship

The Auction

Each year a silent and live auction are held at the Corn Party, allowing members of our MAiZE family to contribute to the scholarship fund through auction donations & purchases.

Original Namesake

Originally the scholarship was named in honor of Daniel Huffstutler, our first MAiZE owner in the state of Alabama. Dan passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 1999 from a brain aneurysm, but left a lasting impression and legacy through his passion for agriculture.

Honoring our Parents

At the 2018 Corn Party, the scholarship name was amended to recognize the impact of all our parents by including Dale Herbst, Brett's father, who passed away in 2017. The official name is now the Daniel Huffstutler & Dale Herbst Scholarship.

Thank You!

A few recipients of the Daniel Huffstutler & Dale Herbst MAiZE scholarship give thanks, representing 115+ who've received scholarships since 2007.

Funding College Education, Plus Now...

Humanitarian

Education in action all over the world

More than 19 Years & 500K Donated to

154+ RECIPIENTS

Abram Rader

Charles Donnell

Conner Dalton

David Reyes

Ella Kleinsorge

Emma Andelin

Greyson Baird

Isabelle Prins

James Smith

Jay Wickham

Jennifer Ledezma

John Herbst

Kaitlyn Yuhasz

Macey Hughes

Madelyn Lovell

Makayla Herlihey

Max Lowe

Rayghen Roberts

Rowan Blanton

Sydney Orr

William Long

Andrea Lattin

Ava Jenschke

Brady Stone

Cameron King

Carley Hoover

Ellie Smith

Emily Clonts

Ethan Ravn

Evan Fennemore

Kadyn McKinney

Kate Evans

Malia Kraay

Matthew Zupi

Olivia Kraay

Reuben Horneman

Sarah Robinette

Thea Olson

Tyler Davies

Abigail Greenstreet

Anzaletta Doner

Callie VandenAkker

Demetrios Falakos

Emma Thompson

Gracie Herbst

Jacob Hohl

Jadon Braswell

Jessica Staggs

Juie Izzo Niedzwick

Kaitlyn Greenland

Katelyn Wielinga

Lacy Middleton

Leah Pyles

Lucas Mathews

Madelyn Gundler

Morgan Heath

Morgan Pitts

Nate Scott

Nathan Goodson

Peyton Temple

Sammi Jenkins

Samuel Verda

Shelby Sandifer

Sydney Grant

Trinity Stockel

Wiki Stefanczyk

Zoe Detter

Alaina McCormick

Allison Widener

Anna Robinette

Brooklyn Lowe

Cody Hawes

Cody Herbst

Effie Martin

Elayna Barton

Emma Peila

Jessye VandenAkker

Lana Pyron

LeAnn Niederman

Logan Pyles

Morgan Mathews

Oscar Telschow

Sarah Gundler

Amanda Barnes

Ashley Combs

Ashlyn Herbst

Cassidy Wurtz

Elisa Clouse

Gillian Lorraine

Grace Smith

Isaac Schilter

Oakley Staheli

Elijah Schreiber

Eli Berggren

Maizie Ober

Dean Martin

Raina Blackman

Cosette Mihalik

Malia Pyron

Alexis Neuman

Ben Wheatley

Caleb McCall

Hannah Buchanan 

Nicholas Deleon 

Austin Orr

Ashley Robinette

Christian Schuster

Jessica Paulus

William Donaghy

Jessica Godwin

Christopher Melsheimer

Allison Melsheimer

Cecilia Sanchez

Alexandra Fleming

Garrett Hawes

Mikaela Vandenakker

Hope McLendon

Kellie VonThun

Bryston Beggs

Morgan McCall

Leslie Gonzalez

Claire Edwards

Victoria Patterson

Jenna Clarke

Shelby Daugherty

Sarah Schuster

Jillian Parrent

Mikayla May

Justina Graff

Nick Lorraine

Ashton Trunnell

Ashley Niederman

Megan Seward

Lura Parrent

Jacob McArtor.

Hugh Schuster

Chance Getz

Schuyler Roseland

Travis Dierickx

Daniel Wickham

2013

Kristi VonThun

Loni Blackman

2012

Blake Basse

Jordan Bozeman

2011

Stephen Murray

Timothy VonThun

2010

Alayna Alder

Alex Monsen

2009

Elizabeth Leonard

Meghan Bishop

2008

Samantha Petersen

Timothy Wickham

2007

Meghan Kalberloh

Kate Leonard