BASF and ASA announced the official winner of the 2013-2014 SOY Scholarship on Feb. 28 during Commodity Classic. The ASA Secure Optimal Yield (SOY) Scholarship is a $5,000 award presented to an outstanding high school senior who has achieved high academic and leadership requirements, and is planning to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field at an accredited college or university.

This year’s recipient is Mason Kiehl of Meadville, Mo. Kiehl, a senior at Meadville R-IV High School, plans to pursue a degree in Agricultural Systems Management at the University of Missouri-Columbia this fall.

The scholarship is offered and managed by the ASA and is made possible through a grant by BASF.

Mason Kiehl is recognized for his SOY Scholarship award at the ASA Awards Banquet on Feb. 28. (ASA photo by Jim Spelios)

"This is the sixth year ASA is partnering with BASF to offer this opportunity to an outstanding student," said ASA President Danny Murphy. "The agriculture industry has a bright future, Mason Kiehl is recognized for his SOY Scholarship award at the ASA Awards Banquet on Feb. 28. (ASA photo by Jim Sthanks to dedicated young people like Mr. Kiehl."

"BASF is committed to the future of agriculture and our students play a huge role in sustaining the livelihood of the industry," said Paul Rea, Vice President, U.S. Crop Protection, BASF. "These students are passionate about agriculture, and we look forward to watching them grow into the leaders and advocates of our business."

For more information on the ASA SOY scholarship, please contact ASA Corporate Program Manager Michelle Siegel at 314-754-1328 or msiegel@soy.org.