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 $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.
The humanitarian application is now live and due May 15. The college application will open May 1 and will be due June 1. All applications will be judged by the advisory board and humanitarian winners will be announced the first week of June. College winners will be announced the first week of July.
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 17 Years & 400K Donated to
115+ RECIPIENTS
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
