2025 Irrigation Association Scholarship Recipients

The Irrigation Association is proud to recognize the outstanding students who have received support through the Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program. These individuals represent the future of the irrigation industry — bringing fresh ideas, passion and commitment to sustainable water management and innovation.

Meet our 2025 recipients below and join us in celebrating the next generation of irrigation professionals. View a list of previous recipients by year here.

Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholars

Tatiana Avila – California Polytechnic State University
Natalia Panova – Las Positas College

Scholarships

Gracie Chavez – California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
Andrick Delgadillo – Schreiner University
Patrick McLoughlin – University of Florida
Jade Meichtry – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Jesse O’Brien – Cuyahoga Community College
Andres Orozco – Foothill College
Melanie Orozco Gonzalez – California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
Avery Pope – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Alejandro Ramirez – University of California, Davis
Tyler Stewart – Brigham Young University