Twenty-five students were recognized with JRGF scholarships totaling $110,000 at MCAA26. Indiana State University emerged as the victors for the Student Chapter Competition and returned to campus with a $10,000 prize, sponsored by DEWALT, following their main stage Final Four presentation in Phoenix. The MVP – Most Valuable Presenter was awarded to Braidyn Hudson from Indiana State University.

California State University, Chico was selected as the 2025-2026 Student Chapter of the Year (also going home with $10,000) and Jonathan Bluey (Virginia Tech), was awarded $5,000 and the distinct honor of being named the Educator of the Year. A brand-new chapter at the University of Missouri–St. Louis was also chartered on stage at MCAA26.  

To learn more about the JRGF scholarships and winners, click here.