Oregon Water Resources Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2025-2026

The Oregon Water Resources Foundation (OWRF) recently awarded $28,000 in scholarships to six outstanding students pursuing careers related to water and agriculture related fields in the 2025-2026 academic year.

• Tegan Macy, from Culver, Oregon, is studying Crop Science at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. “I appreciate the Oregon Water Resources Foundation supporting me in furthering my education. Next spring I will graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho with a major in Crop Science. After graduating I plan to return to my family farm, Macy Farms, and continue the legacy of my family as a seventh generation Oregon agriculturist. I plan to be a part of important agricultural boards and commissions to help advance and advocate for Oregon and American food production.” Tegan previously received an OWRF scholarship in 2024.
• Madalyn Porfily, from Echo, Oregon is studying Civil Engineering and will be attending Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. “I am deeply honored to receive this scholarship and to be recognized by those who understand the vital role that water rights play in shaping Oregon’s future. Water is not just a resource—it is the lifeline of our communities, our environment, and especially our agricultural heritage. As someone committed to advocating for farmers and sustainable land use, I see water rights as a bridge between policy, conservation, and the hardworking individuals who feed our state. This award strengthens my resolve to be a voice for rural communities, to support responsible water management, and to help ensure that future generations inherit a fair, functional, and resilient water rights program.” Madalyn is the first graduate-level student to receive an OWRF scholarship.
• Dru Boyle, from Madras, Oregon is studying Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis, Oregon. “As a fourth-generation farmer from Madras and a student at Oregon State University studying Agricultural Sciences, I’m incredibly thankful to receive support from OWRF. This scholarship allows me to continue pursuing my education while staying rooted in the community and land that raised me. Water is everything to our operation, and I hope to use my education to help find solutions that keep Oregon agriculture strong for future generations. Thank you to OWRF for investing in students like me and the future of Oregon agriculture.”
• Macy Mornarich, from Glide, Oregon, is studying Agricultural Business and Agricultural Communications at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. “Water will be the biggest limiting factor on agriculture and global growth in the coming decades. My goal is to represent the agricultural and forestry industries including the people who live their lives as farmers, ranchers, loggers, and others who make a living off the land. This is the community that has helped raise me, and the community I hope to support and serve. I am grateful to the Oregon Water Resources Foundation for their continued support for me and other young agricultural advocates. Thanks to this organization and others like it, we will be able to strive for a better future for the world of agriculture.” Macy previously received an OWRF scholarship in 2024.
• Kailee Macy, from Culver, Oregon, is studying Agricultural Communications at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. “I am a seventh generation Oregon agriculturalist and fourth generation on my family’s irrigated farm. Growing up in the North Unit Irrigation District I have seen the significant impact water curtailments due to environmental regulations have had on my community both financially and emotionally. I have a deep interest in agricultural policy and how it affects producers. The passion, hard work, and love for this way of life is something I have witnessed and want to help ensure this tradition can continue for the many families involved in the agricultural industry for generations to come.” Kailee previously received an OWRF scholarship in 2024.
• Elliana Munk, from Ontario, Oregon, is studying Agribusiness at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. “As I continue my education, my ultimate goal is to return home to Oregon to educate the next generation of agriculturalists. Whether it’s through leading FFA members or mentoring students of all ages, I’m driven by a passion to advocate for this industry, nurture growing minds, and ensure that Oregon agriculture continues to thrive for generations to come.” Elli previously received an OWRF scholarship in 2024.

We are pleased to help support these future leaders in irrigated agriculture and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in college and beyond.

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OWRF 2025 recipients