Craig Sherban Annual Memorial Scholarship
The Craig Sherbahn Annual Memorial Scholarship, offered through Ag Plus Inc., honors the legacy of Craig Eugene Sherbahn, a dedicated employee of Ag Plus Inc. and community leader in Agriculture from South Whitley, Indiana. In 1985, Craig began working at Grain Elevator Co., which later became Ag Plus, and remained employed there until his passing in 2014. Established that same year, this agriculture scholarship supports students pursuing careers in agriculture, reflecting Sherbahn's lifelong commitment to the field. Beyond his professional endeavors, Sherbahn was deeply involved in agricultural organizations, including 4-H, the Indiana State Fair, and various livestock associations. His dedication to agriculture and youth development left a lasting impact on the community.
The Craig Sherbahn Ag Plus Scholarship is awarded annually to students from Northern Indiana who are enrolled in agriculture-related degrees or training programs. This agriculture student funding program not only rewards academic achievement but also leadership potential and a passion for agricultural advancement.
Top Left to Right: Cord Akey, Kohen Schipper
Bottom Left to Right: Carle Sroufe, Maggie Wolf
Ag Plus 2025 Scholarship Guidelines
There will be four (4) $1,000 scholarships available to four students that meet the following criteria:
1. The student must major in an agricultural field that includes forage, turf, or landscape-related programs.
2. May be enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or trade program of further education.
3. Scholarships will be available to high school seniors and freshman, sophomore, and junior college students enrolled in an agricultural field.
4. Applicants must demonstrate both leadership abilities and academic performance.
5. Must live in the Ag Plus trade area.
6. Applications will be accepted from 12/1/2024 to 2/28/2025. They are due 2/28/2025. The winners will be announced on 4/18/2025.
7. Applications can be obtained at any Ag Plus location.
8. Transcripts and references are required with this application.
Selection Procedure
Selection committee consists of five area producers that will meet and make the selection each year. Ag Plus managers and/or employees do not serve on the scholarship selection committee.
Deadline
2025 Scholarship Season is complete.
Please be sure to address them per below:
Ag Plus
Scholarship Application C/O Candidates Name
401 N Main St
P.O. Box 306
South Whitley, IN 46787
Applications that are postmarked or emailed by 2/28/2025 will be eligible for consideration. You may also email your application to scholarship@agplusinc.com until 11:59 pm on 2/28/2025 to be considered for the scholarship.
Payment
Payment will be issued to the applicant once Ag Plus has received proof of enrollment and a picture of the applicant to be used for publicity.
Student: |
Year: |
Parents: |
2008 | ||
Christy Penner | Vern & the late Sharon Penner | |
Jennifer Springer | Larry & Teresa Springer | |
2009 | ||
Courtney Brumbaugh | Mike & Carla Brumbaugh | |
Emily Griffiths | Carl & Rebecca Griffiths | |
Christy Penner | Vern and the late Sharon Penner | |
2010 | ||
Samantha Eberly | Tony & Annette Eberly | |
Cody Riecke | Dean & Jody Riecke | |
Thad Wysong | Jeff & Andrea Wysong | |
2011 | ||
Kathryn Brumbaugh | Mike & Carla Brumbaugh | |
Stephanie Camden | John & Vicki Camden | |
Gayle Peters | Gary & Ginger Peters | |
2012 | ||
Katie Barnett | Cindy Barnett | |
Austin Flack | Steve & Lisa Flack | |
Tyler Johnson | Chad & Gina Johnson | |
2013 | ||
Katie Barnett | Cindy Barnett | |
Colton Geiger | Dalen & April Geiger | |
Colin Nicodemus | Bryan & Hilary Nicodemus | |
2014 | ||
Amanda Shepherd |
Duane & Paula Shepherd | |
Jared Lamle | Tim & Annette Lamle | |
Shane Grime | Mark & Laura Grime | |
2015 | ||
Lindsey Dierks | Todd & Melissa Dierks | |
Taylor Eberly | Tony Eberly & Annette Tracy | |
Makayla Mobley | William Keith & Julie Mobley | |
Tricia Van Gessel | Kevin & Nancy Van Gessel | |
2016 | ||
Liza Airgood | Andy & Kari Airgood | |
Kathleen Jacobs | Paul & Heidi Jacobs | |
Leah Hefty | Micah & Danielle Hefty | |
Karilyn Riehle | Doug & Tonia Felger | |
2017 | ||
Jordan Hoffman | Dean & Jami Hoffman | |
Kathleen Jacobs | Paul & Heidi Jacobs | |
Dayna Kyler | Todd & Tina Kyler | |
Elizabeth Michel | Jeff & Amanda Michel | |
2018 | ||
Elizabeth Michel | Jeff & Amanda Michel | |
Justin Johnson | Brian & Colleen Johnson | |
Ashley Uecker | Nicholas & Debra Uecker | |
Jordan Winebrenner | Justin & Nicole Winebrenner | |
2019 | ||
Leonie Trabert | Bruce & Karen Trabert | |
Maddie Schroeder | Ryan & Misty Schroeder | |
Noah Berning | Pamela Berning | |
Kaitlyn Castleman | Steve & Dawn Castleman | |
2020 | ||
Austin Liepe | Mary & Wendy Liepe | |
Evalyn Spieth | Samuel & Renee Spieth | |
Leonie Trabert | Bruce & Karen Trabert | |
Jocelyn Winebrenner | Justin & Nicole Winebrenner | |
2021 | ||
Rachel Zelt | Adam & Christy Zelt | |
Sydney Hefty | David & Stacey Hefty | |
Evalyn Spieth | Samuel & Renee Spieth | |
Austin Liepe | Mary & Wendy Liepe | |
2022 | ||
Austin Liepe | Mary & Wendy Liepe | |
J Brent Studebaker | Lynn & Danny Studebaker | |
Rachel Zelt | Adam & Christy Zelt | |
Kolton Bailey | ||
2023 | ||
Austin Liepe | Mary & Wendy Liepe | |
J Brent Studebaker | Lynn & Danny Studebaker | |
Maggie Wolf | Troy & Diane Wolf | |
Rachel Bleke | Jenny & Kent Bleke | |
2024 | ||
Alex Zelt | Adam & Christy Zelt | |
Anna Sickafoose | Cory & Maudie Sickafoose | |
Annie Schuler | Andrea Schuler & the late Mike Schuler | |
Caroline Egolf | Chad & Jamie Egolf | |
2025 | ||
Cody Akey | Wes & Anita Akey | |
Kohen Schipper | Cory & Jaime Schipper | |
Carle Sroufe | Larry Joe & Candy Sroufe | |
Maggie Wolf | Troy Joe & Diane Wolf |