Oklahoma Youth Expo

Since 2002, OYE has provided $2.1 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 Oklahoma students. The scholarship program supports Oklahoma leaders' stated goal to produce more college graduates as part of building a stronger economy. Moreover, the scholarship program strives to address the need for more college graduates to work in the agriculture industry, one of the key economic drivers of Oklahoma's economy. Additionally, the OYE have several ancillary programs that provide leadership and learning for youth. One such program is the Oklahoma Agriculture Leadership Encounter or OALE. OALE is an elite leadership opportunity for ten outstanding agriculture students at Oklahoma State University. In this program, students visit agriculture entities in every district of the state, tour the State Capital, visit Washington D.C., and take an international tour to see the agriculture industry in other countries. OYE raises private dollars to fund this trip, which allows students to further their understanding of agriculture worldwide and often enhances innovation in their operations in Oklahoma.