Ten Scholarships Awarded for National Ethanol Conference

Renewable Fuels Foundation offers opportunities for students and young professionals to attend 2026 event

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Renewable Fuels Foundation has announced the 10 recipients of the Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship, which provides college students and members of the Renewable Fuels Association's Young Professionals Network with the opportunity to attend the 2026 National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Florida from February 24-26.

Why it matters

The National Ethanol Conference is a key industry event that brings together leaders in the renewable fuels sector. Providing scholarships to students and young professionals helps cultivate the next generation of talent and advocates for the ethanol industry.

The details

The 2026 scholarship recipients include five university students - Addie Gauck, Felipe Almeida, Miriam Nwaogaraku, Samantha Cookson, and Shalom Iboh - as well as five members of RFA's Young Professionals Network - Brett Schrock, Denise Atkinson, Emily Johnson, Verena Hopkins, and Kayla McCaslin. The scholarships cover registration, travel, and accommodation costs to attend the three-day conference.

  • The 2026 National Ethanol Conference will take place from February 24-26 in Orlando, Florida.

The players

Renewable Fuels Foundation

The Renewable Fuels Foundation is an organization that supports research, education, and outreach initiatives related to renewable fuels.

Renewable Fuels Association

The Renewable Fuels Association is a trade association that represents the U.S. ethanol industry.

Robert Sather

The Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship is named after an individual who made significant contributions to the ethanol industry.

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The takeaway

The Renewable Fuels Foundation's scholarship program helps cultivate the next generation of talent and advocates for the ethanol industry by providing opportunities for students and young professionals to attend the National Ethanol Conference, a key industry event.