Agriculture

2381 AGRIBUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF KENTUCKY

Attn: Scholarship Program
512 Capitol Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601
Tel: (502)226-1122
Fax: (502)875-1595
Web Site: http://www.kyagribusiness.org/education.htm

To provide financial assistance to Kentucky residents interested in working on an undergraduate degree in agriculture.

Title of Award: ABAK Agriculture Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Kentucky enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate at an institution of higher education. Applicants must have a declared major in an agricultural-related field of study or be accepted into an agricultural study program. They must submit 2 essays of 500 words each: 1) why they decided to major in agriculture and what they plan on doing after graduation; and 2) what they think the future holds for agriculture in the United States and the world. Selection is based on the essays, 2 letters of recommendation, activities and honors, and transcripts; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1996.

2382 AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL OF INDIANA

Attn: Indiana Agribusiness Foundation
2350 First Indiana Plaza
135 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: (317)684-5438; (866)222-6943
Fax: (317)684-5423
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.inagribiz.org/iaf.asp

To provide financial assistance to Indiana residents interested in working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to agriculture.

Title of Award: Indiana Agribusiness Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are normally $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Indiana residents who are high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Applicants must be majoring in or planning to major in a field related to agriculture. They must submit 2 letters of recommendation, a recent transcript, and an essay on their course of study and its impact. Additional Information: This program includes the T. Jeffrey Boese Memorial Scholarship and the Larry Foster Scholarship.

2383 AGRILIANCE, LLC

Attn: Careers in Agriculture, MS 408
P.O. Box 64089
St. Paul, MN 55164-0089
Tel: (651)451-5126
Free: 800-232-3639, ext. 4584
Web Site: http://www.agriliance.com/4Careers/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors interested in studying agriculture in college.

Title of Award: Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 20 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors planning to work on a 2-year or 4-year degree in livestock production, agronomy, or a closely-related field. Applicants must submit essays explaining why 1) they are interested in agriculture as a career, and 2) cooperatives are important to agriculture. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership in agriculture, perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1990, is jointly sponsored by Agriliance, LLC (an agronomy marketing joint venture), Croplan Genetics (a seed company), and Land O'Lakes, Inc. (a national farmer-owned agricultural cooperative serving more than 1,000,000 producers and their families through 2,800 community cooperatives throughout the United States).

2384 ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRATERNITY

Attn: Educational Foundation of AGR
10101 North Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153-1395
Tel: (816)891-9200
Fax: (816)891-9401
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agrs.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate males who belong to Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, a national agricultural fraternity.

Title of Award: Alpha Gamma Rho Excellence Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the fraternity. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, citizenship, activities, and fraternal involvement. Brothers living in the chapter house (where applicable) are given priority in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2385 ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRATERNITY

Attn: Educational Foundation of AGR
10101 North Ambassador Drive Kansas City, MO 64153-1395
Tel: (816)891-9200
Fax: (816)891-9401
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agrs.org

To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate males who belong to Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, a national agricultural fraternity.

Title of Award: Alpha Gamma Rho Undergraduate Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Each chapter is allowed to nominate 1 fraternity brother for this scholarship. Nominees must be undergraduate students who have excelled in all areas of involvement and in academics. Brothers living in the chapter house (where applicable) are given priority in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This is the highest award given to an Alpha Gamma Rho undergraduate brother.

2386 ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRATERNITY

Attn: Educational Foundation of AGR
10101 North Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153-1395
Tel: (816)891-9200
Fax: (816)891-9401
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agrs.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate males who belong to Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, a national agricultural fraternity.

Title of Award: Lindley Finch Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the fraternity. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, leadership, and such citizenship traits as endeavor, resourcefulness, aggressive effort, and a balanced lifestyle. Brothers living in the chapter house (where applicable) and members of Eta Chapter (Iowa State University) are given priority in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2387 ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRATERNITY

Attn: Educational Foundation of AGR
10101 North Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153-1395
Tel: (816)891-9200
Fax: (816)891-9401
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agrs.org

To provide financial assistance to members of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity (a national agricultural fraternity) who are majoring in agribusiness in college.

Title of Award: Gene Swackhamer Ag Economics/Ag Business Grant Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Resource management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the fraternity who are majoring in agricultural economics, agribusiness, resource management, or a closely-related field of study. Brothers living in the chapter house (where applicable) are given priority in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2388 AMERICAN BRAHMAN BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Youth Activities Director
3003 South Loop West, Suite 140
Houston, TX 77054
Tel: (713)349-0854
Fax: (713)349-9795
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.brahman.org

To provide financial assistance to members of the American Junior Brahman Association (AJBA) interested in attending college to prepare for an agriculture-oriented career.

Title of Award: Ladies of the ABBA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded Funds Available: Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be active members of the AJBA, the youth division of the American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA), who are graduating high school seniors and planning to prepare for an agriculture-oriented career. Applications must be accompanied by a record of 4-H, FFA, and FHA involvement; a record of AJBA involvement; a list of leadership roles and citizenship activities; a summary of other interests and activities (music, athletics, church, work, hobbies, etc.); and a brief essay on why the applicant selected agriculture as a field of study. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2389 AMERICAN FARM PUBLICATIONS INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2026
Easton, MD 21601
Tel: (410)822-3965
Free: 800-634-5021
Web Site: http://www.americanfarm.com/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to students from farm families in the Delmarva area who are interested in majoring in agriculture in college.

Title of Award: Delmarva Farmer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 to a resident of each of the 3 area states. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of farm families, to those employed in an ag-related field, and to those who are dependents of employees of agribusinesses and agricultural agencies. Applicants must be from the Delmarva area (Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia) who are entering or currently enrolled in college and planning to work on a degree in an agriculture-related field. They must submit transcripts and a letter describing their agriculture background, interests, accomplishment, future goals, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 1999.

2390 AMERICAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

Attn: Department of Youth Activities
P.O. Box 014059
Kansas City, MO 64101
Tel: (816)842-3757
Fax: (816)842-6931
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hereford.org

To recognize and reward members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) who demonstrate outstanding enthusiasm, leadership, and achievement in the Hereford industry.

Title of Award: National Junior Merit Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The top national winner is awarded a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to any polled Hereford ranch in the continental United States. Second- and third-place winners receive $750 and $500, respectively. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to NJHA members who are high school seniors or already in college and under 22 years of age. Before they can receive an award, they must have completed at least 1 semester of college with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on Hereford activities (15%), agriculturally-related activities (10%), community and civic activities (10%), employment experience (5%), management practices (10%), goals (15%), productivity and management measures (5%), marketing (10%), summary comments (10%), and overall application presentation and letters of recommendation (10%). Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Harding & Harding Insurance.

2391 AMERICAN JUNIOR MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION

204 Marshall Road
P.O. Box 1100
Platte City, MO 64079-1100
Tel: (816)431-9950
Fax: (816)431-9951
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.maine-anjou.org/jrnew/scholars.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and currentlyenrolled college students who have been active in the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA).

Title of Award: American Maine-Anjou Association Junior Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current junior members of the association who are at least a graduating high school student (but not more than 21 years of age). Applicants must have manifested an interest in association projects and be participating in those activities at the time of applying. They must submit transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and information on their class ranking and standardized test scores. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The scholarship must be used within 12 months of issuance.

2392 AMERICAN ROYAL ASSOCIATION

1701 American Royal Court
Kansas City, MO 64102
Tel: (816)221-9800
Fax: (816)221-8189
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.americanroyal.com/s/static/education/royal_six.htm

To provide financial assistance to students at colleges in designated midwestern states who demonstrate an interest in agriculture or other areas.

Title of Award: Royal Six Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to incoming sophomores and juniors at 4-year colleges and universities in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Illinois, Colorado, Arkansas, Kentucky, South Dakota, or Tennessee. Special consideration is given to students working on a degree in a field related to agriculture. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be younger than 24 years of age. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on how they have served their community within the last 2 years. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2003 as the successor to the sponsor's Student Ambassador program, which awarded more than $260,000 in scholarships to college students since its beginning in 1989. The students selected to receive these scholarships travel to Kansas City, Missouri in September for training and return in October to participate in the American Royal Livestock, Horse Show and Rodeo, as well as other media events, civic organization meetings, school visits, and related activities. They speak on behalf of the American Royal about their experiences in agriculture and promote the agricultural industry.

2393 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

Attn: ASAE Foundation
2950 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659
Tel: (269)429-0300
Fax: (269)429-3852
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asae.org/membership/students/grant1.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE).

Title of Award: William J. and Marijane E. Adams, Jr. Agricultural Engineering Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Agricultural Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used for tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who have a declared major in biological or agricultural engineering (must be accredited by ABET or CEAB), are student members of the society, are in at least the second year of college, have at least 1 year of undergraduate study remaining, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, can demonstrate financial need, and have a special interest in agricultural machinery product design and development. Interested applicants should submit a personal letter (up to 2 pages long) stating how the money will be used, outlining their financial need, and describing their interest in the design and development of new agricultural machinery products. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2394 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

Attn: ASAE Foundation
2950 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659
Tel: (269)429-0300
Fax: (269)429-3852
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asae.org/membership/students/foundation.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE).

Title of Award: ASAE Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Agricultural Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used for tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who have a declared major in biological or agricultural engineering (must be accredited by ABET or CEAB), are student members of the society, are in at least the second year of college, have at least 1 year of undergraduate student remaining, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, can demonstrate financial need, and can verify that graduation from their degree program assures eligibility for the Professional Engineer (PE) licensing examination. Interested applicants should submit a personal letter (up to 2 pages long) stating how the money will be used and presenting proof that their degree program assures eligibility for the PE licensing examination. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2395 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

Attn: ASAE Foundation
2950 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659
Tel: (269)429-0300
Fax: (269)429-3852
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asae.org/membership/students/engscholar.html

To recognize and reward student members of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) who participate in a competition to select the best student of the year.

Title of Award: ASAE Student Engineer of the Year Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Agricultural Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Under-graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to biological and agricultural engineering students at colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have at least 1 year remaining, and be members of the society. Selection is based on: scholarship, with special consideration given to students who demonstrate improvement in academic work from freshman to sophomore to junior years (20 points); character and personal development, including participation in non-university activities and service to others (10 points); student membership in the society and active participation in a student branch organization (25 points); participation in other school activities (15 points); leadership qualities, creativity, initiative, and responsibility (25 points); and level of financial self-support provided by the student (5 points). In addition, the judges consider the candidate's paper, up to 500 words, on "My Goals in the Engineering Profession." Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2396 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

Attn: ASAE Foundation
2950 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659
Tel: (269)429-0300
Fax: (269)429-3852
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asae.org/membership/merriam.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) interested in soil and water issues.

Title of Award: John L. and Sarah G. Merriam Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Agricultural; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who have a declared major in biological or agricultural engineering (must be accredited by ABET or CEAB), are student members of the society, are in at least the second year of college, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, have at least 1 year of undergraduate study remaining, and have a special interest in soil and water issues. Interested applicants should submit a personal letter (up to 2 pages long) explaining why they have selected the soil and water discipline as the focus of their degree. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2397 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY

Attn: Scholarship Committee
677 South Segoe Road
Madison, WI 53711
Tel: (608)273-8008
Fax: (608)273-2021
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asa-cssa-sssa.org/awards

To provide financial assistance to undergraduates interested in conducting an agricultural activity in the United States or abroad.

Title of Award: Hank Beachell Future Leader Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Soil science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,500. Travel expenses between the recipient's home and the scholarship experience site are also provided. Funds are awarded in 2 installments. The first installment of $2,500 is made at the first annual society meeting the recipient attends; the remaining $1,000 is paid upon receipt of a written report to the Agronomic Science Foundation Board of Trustees. Duration: The activity may be conducted at a time convenient to the recipient, but it must be completed within 1 year of receipt of the award and must last at least 4 weeks.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to upper-division students (must have completed their sophomore year) who are majoring in agronomy, crop science, soil science, and other related fields. Applicants must be interested in participating in activities that will enhance their studies of agriculture. Such activities may include visiting 1 of the International Agricultural Research Centers, traveling and studying in a foreign country, or expanding their agricultural experience in the United States. Preference is given to applicants who are active members of clubs affiliated with the Students of Agronomy, Soils, and Environmental Sciences. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this program, initiated in 1998, are administered by the Agronomic Science Foundation; the selection process is administered by the American Society of Agronomy. Recipients are required to attend an annual meeting of the society.

2398 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY

Attn: Scholarship Committee
677 South Segoe Road
Madison, WI 53711
Tel: (608)273-8008
Fax: (608)273-2021
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asa-cssa-sssa.org/awards

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students preparing for a career in soil or plant sciences.

Title of Award: J. Fielding Reed Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Soil science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates with at least junior standing who are preparing for a career in the plant or soil sciences. Applicants must be graduating in the year in which the scholarship is presented. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to document a history of community and campus leadership activities, particularly in agriculture. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this program, initiated in 1998, are administered by the Agronomic Science Foundation; the selection process is administered by the American Society of Agronomy.

2399 AYRSHIRE BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION

1224 Alton Darby Creek Road, Suite B
Columbus, OH 43228
Tel: (614)335-0020
Fax: (614)335-0023
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.usayrshire.com

To provide financial assistance to members of the Ayrshire Breeders' Association who are interested in studying agriculture in college.

Title of Award: National Ayrshire Youth Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $2,500 and 1 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 or $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and students currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Applicants must have been a junior member in good standing with the association for at least the past 5 years. They must be majoring or planning to major in a field related to agriculture. Along with their application, they must submit a description of their involvement in Ayrshire activities on the local, state, and/or national level; a description of their involvement in 4-H and/or FFA activities on the local, state, and/or national level; a description of their involvement in school, church, and community activities; a summary of their career goals and aspirations related to their major area of study; a copy of their high school transcript; a copy of their acceptance into a postsecondary program; and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2400 BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Attn: Achievement Awards Program
CA5-704-08-03
315 Montgomery Street, Eighth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104-1866
Tel: (415)953-0927; 888-488-9802
Fax: (415)622-3469
Web Site: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation

To recognize and reward high school seniors in California who excel in specific subject areas.

Title of Award: Bank of America Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Art; Business administration; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Education, English as a second language; English language and literature; History; Home Economics; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Playwriting; Religion; Science; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: All 320 finalists receive cash awards; the top 40 finalists (1 in each general study area in each region) receive first-place awards and other finalists receive awards depending on their scores in the competition. Funds Available: The cash awards are $2,000 for first-place winners, $1,500 for second-place winners, $1,000 for third-place winners, and $500 for other participating finalists. Duration: Prizes are awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are high school seniors in California who are chosen by faculty committees in their schools. The committees select students to receive certificates in specific study areas (agriculture, art, business, communications, computer studies, drama, English, English as a Second Language, foreign language, history, home economics, mathematics, music, religious studies, science, social science, and trades and industrial studies). Small high schools (those with 199 or fewer students in grades 10-12) may award a total of 7 certificates and large high schools (those with 200 or more students) present a total of 14 certificates. In addition, the faculty committees select graduating seniors to receive plaques in 4 general study areas (applied arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and science and mathematics); certificate winners may not also receive plaques; the number of plaques awarded by each high school also depends on the size of the school (2 plaques with enrollment of 1 to 199 students in grades 10-12, 3 plaques with 200 to 599 students, and 4 plaques for schools with more than 600 students). Winners of plaques are then eligible to enter the Achievement Awards competition. Of all plaque winners statewide, 320 finalists (8 in each of 10 regions in each of the 4 general study areas) are selected to enter competitions involving 1) an essay judged on written expression, logical progression, ability to focus on topic, and creative interpretation, and 2) a group discussion judged on cooperation, sound and logical thinking, oral communication and command of English, and originality of thought. Deadline for Receipt: Schools must select their plaque recipients before the end of January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1948.

2401 BEEF EMPIRE DAYS, INC.

Attn: Executive Director
405 North Sixth Street
P.O. Box 1197
Garden City, KS 67846-1197
Tel: (620)275-6807
Fax: (620)275-7481
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.beefempiredays.com/intern_program.html

To provide financial assistance for college to students who work as a media intern at the Beef Empire Days celebration in Garden City, Kansas.

Title of Award: Beef Empire Days Media Intern Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Communications; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: At the conclusion of the celebration, the intern is awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The scholarship is for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are available to work as a media intern during the weeks prior to the Beef Empire Days celebration and for the 2 weeks of the celebration itself (from mid-May through mid-June). Applicants should be preparing for a career in event management, agricultural journalism, or public relations. They should 1) be willing to work in a multitude of environments (at various hours throughout the days and weeks), 2) enjoy networking with all types of people, 3) be outgoing, and 4) have excellent writing, computer, and people skills. As an application, they must submit a cover letter of introduction, at least 2 writing samples, and a resume. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2402 CALCOT-SEITZ FOUNDATION

1900 East Brundage Lane
P.O. Box 259
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Tel: (661)327-5961
Fax: (661)861-9870
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calcot.com

To provide financial assistance to students in Arizona and California who are interested in majoring in an agricultural-related field.

Title of Award: Calcot-Seitz Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 19 of these scholarships were awarded: 17 at $2,000 and 2 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are generally $2,000 or $1,000 per year. Duration: 3 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students from cotton-growing areas of California and Arizona who are working on an agricultural-related degree at a 4-year college or university. Applicants may be high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students who are continuing their studies. Selection is based on scholastic aptitude and performance, leadership potential, demonstrated capability, financial need, and a personal interview. Additional Information: In addition to the general scholarships, 4 special scholarships are awarded: 2 directors' scholarships (given to the top 2 applicants), the Joe and Joyce Sheeley Memorial Scholarship (for an applicant from Arizona), and the Julio M. Gallo Award (for a California applicant).

2403 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PEST CONTROL ADVISERS

Attn: Stanley W. Strew Educational Fund, Inc.
1143 North Market Boulevard, Suite 7
Sacramento, CA 95834
Tel: (916)928-1625
Fax: (916)928-0705
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.capca.com/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students in California who are majoring in agriculture or horticulture and planning to prepare for a career in pest management.

Title of Award: California Association of Pest Control Advisers Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Horticulture; Pesticide science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to California students who are currently attending, entering, or returning to college. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an agricultural or horticultural program and planning to prepare for a career in pest management. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic record (25%), extracurricular activities (15%), pest management experience (20%), professional and career goals (20%), financial need (10%), and class standing (10%). Students working on a bachelor's degree are given priority. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Winners are asked to attend the California Association of Pest Control Advisers annual conference in October to accept their scholarship plaques; expenses are paid by the Stanley W. Strew Educational Fund, Inc. This program includes the Thomas C. Griffin Memorial Scholarship.

2404 CALIFORNIA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Attn: Director of Member and Office Services
1221 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)444-0845
Fax: (916)444-2194
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.calcattlemen.org/ycc.htm

To provide financial assistance to members of the California Cattlemen's Association (CCA) and their families who are attending college to prepare for a career in the beef industry.

Title of Award: California Cattlemen's Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; Communications; Education; Marketing and distribution; Nutrition Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently attending a junior college, 4-year college, or university in California who are CCA Young Cattlemen members or whose parents are current CCA members. Applicants must be preparing for a career associated with the beef cattle industry, including production, nutrition, trade, agricultural communications, agricultural education and professional services, marketing, and lending. Selection is based on future plans in the beef industry, academic achievement (GPA of 2.5 or higher), community involvement, and knowledge of the beef industry. An interview may be required. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Supporters of this program include the CCA Allied Industries Council, the CCA Feeder Council, and Allflex USA.

2405 CALIFORNIA CITRUS MUTUAL

Attn: Scholarship Foundation
512 North Kaweah Avenue
Exeter, CA 93221
Tel: (559)592-3790
Fax: (559)592-3798
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cacitrusmutual.com

To provide financial assistance to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) grower members and their dependents and/or employees who are currently in college and preparing for a career in agriculture.

Title of Award: California Citrus Mutual College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to CCM grower members and their dependents or employees. Applicants must be currently enrolled in college and preparing for a career in agriculture or a related field. Along with their completed application form, students must submit, in writing, evidence of their leadership skills, a list of their extracurricular activities, a work history, an indication of their agriculture-related interests, and an essay describing their future goals. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2406 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance to high school students in California who plan to attend a 4-year college or university in the state to study agriculture.

Title of Award: California State Fair Agricultural College Scholarships for High School Students Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,500 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors currently enrolled at high schools in California. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university in the state to major in agriculture. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

2407 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance to high school students in California who plan to attend a community college in the state to study agriculture.

Title of Award: California State Fair Agricultural Community College Scholarships for High School Students Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors currently enrolled at high schools in California. Applicants must be planning to attend a community college in the state to major in agriculture. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

2408 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance to community college students in California who are studying agriculture.

Title of Award: California State Fair Community College Scholarships in Agriculture Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled at community colleges in California. Applicants must have completed at least 12 units of undergraduate course work in agricultural classes. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

2409 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in California who are studying agriculture.

Title of Award: California State Fair Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships in Agriculture Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,500 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at 4-year colleges and university in California. Applicants must have completed at least 12 units of course work in agricultural classes. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

2410 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of California who are interested in majoring in designated fields or preparing for a career in the Fair industry.

Title of Award: Eddie G. Cole Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Education, Physical; Equine studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California currently working on an undergraduate degree at a college or university in the state. Applicants be 1) majoring in physical education, agriculture, or equine studies; or 2) preparing for a career in the Fair industry. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

2411 CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF LLC

Attn: President
206 Riffel Road
Wooster, OH 44691-8588
Tel: (330)345-2333
Free: 800-725-2333, ext. 279
Fax: (330)345-0808
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students working on a degree related to the beef industry.

Title of Award: Colvin Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Business; Business administration; Communications; Food science and technology; Journalism; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering their junior or senior year of college. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to the beef industry through work on a degree in meat science, food science, animal science, marketing, business, communications, journalism, or other field related to the industry. Along with their application, they must submit a 1,000-word essay on the challenges facing the beef industry and their solutions. They may also submit a statement of financial need. Selection is based on, in this order of importance, activities and scholastic achievement, communication skills (both essay and verbal), and reference letters. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999. The recipient may also be offered a paid summer internship with the sponsor.

2412 COLORADO YOUNG FARMER EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Northeastern Junior College
100 College Drive
Sterling, CO 80751
Tel: (970)521-6690
Fax: (970)521-6801
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.coloradoyoungfarmer.com/cyfschol.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in Colorado interested in preparing for a career teaching agricultural education.

Title of Award: Colorado Young Farmer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Education Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded (2 to entering freshmen and 1 each to a sophomore, junior, and senior). Funds Available: Stipends are $500 for freshmen and sophomores, $750 for juniors, or $1,250 for seniors. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students working on a degree in agriculture at a Colorado state college. Applicants must be interested in teaching agricultural education. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1992, is supported by Case IH.

2413 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
4455 West Lawrence Street
P.O. Box 563
Appleton, WI 54912-0563
Tel: (920)830-1290
Fax: (920)830-1293
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarship_fundslist.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Wisconsin who are working on a degree related to gardening.

Title of Award: Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students at colleges and universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design/architecture, botany, forestry, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental studies, city planning, land management, or a related field. They must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation. Information is also available from Carolyn A. Craig, WGCF Scholarship Chair, 900 North Shore Drive, New Richmond, WI 54017-9466, (715) 246-6242, E-mail: [email protected].

2414 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY

Attn: Donor Services
Knox Hill Road
P.O. Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Tel: (973)267-5533, ext. 22
Fax: (973)267-2903
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cfnj.org

To provide financial assistance to college and graduate students from New Jersey who are preparing for a career in vegetable crop production or a related field.

Title of Award: Stephen A. Johnston Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid jointly to the recipient and the educational institution. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply if they maintain a "B" average.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Jersey who are college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. Applicants must have an interest in vegetable crop production or a related field. Preference is given to students majoring in plant pathology and to students who have worked or will work with the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC). Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page statement of their career goals and the reasons for those goals. Selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

2415 BILLY CONSALO MEMORIAL AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

c/o Dottie Kargman, Trustee
1485 Catawba Avenue
Newfield, NJ 08344
Tel: (856)697-0581
Fax: (856)697-1594

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in New Jersey who are interested in studying agriculture in college.

Title of Award: Billy Consalo Memorial Agricultural Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in New Jersey who have a "C" average or higher. Applicants must be planning to attend a college, university, technical school, or other institute of higher education to study agriculture or a related field. They must submit a letter explaining why they are interested in agriculture, a transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, and information on their financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2416 CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OF IOWA

Attn: Executive Director
1711 Osceola Avenue, Suite 251
P.O. Box 801
Chariton, IA 50049
Tel: (641)774-4461
Fax: (641)774-5319
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cdiowa.org/education.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Iowa interested in studying a field related to natural resources or agriculture in college.

Title of Award: CDI Auxiliary Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Natural resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 9 each year: 1 at $1,500, 1 at $1,000, 1 at $800, and 6 (1 in each of the conservation regions in Iowa) at $200. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500, $1,000, $800 (paid directly to the recipients' school) or $200 (paid directly to the student). Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Iowa high school seniors entering their first year of college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a program of study related to a field of agriculture or natural resources. Selection is based on financial need (45%), academic achievement (25%), service (10%), character (10%), and self-motivation (10%). Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted to the local Soil and Water Conservation District office by February of each year.

2417 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Attn: Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
4700 River Road, Unit 22
Riverdale, MD 20737-1230
800-762-2738
Web Site: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq

To provide financial assistance and work experience to college students majoring in the agricultural or biological sciences.

Title of Award: PPQ William F. Helms Student Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Virology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college sophomores and juniors who are attending an accredited college or university, are majoring in an agricultural or biological science (such as biology, plant pathology, entomology, virology, bacteriology, mycology, or ecology), are interested in a career in plant protection and quarantine, and are U.S. citizens. To apply, interested students must submit a completed application form, a personal letter describing their career goals and interest in plant protection and quarantine, transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is the agency responsible for protecting America's agriculture base; Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is the program within APHIS that deals with plant health issues. In addition to financial assistance, the Helms Student Scholarship Program also offers tutoring assistance, mentoring, paid work experience during vacation periods, career exploration, and possible employment upon graduation.

2418 FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF CONNECTICUT, INC.

14 Business Park Drive
P.O. Box 854
Branford, CT 06405-0854
Tel: (203)488-5528
Fax: (203)488-5528
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctgardenclubs.org/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are interested in majoring in horticulture-related fields at a Connecticut college or university.

Title of Award: Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending upon the availability of funds. Funds Available: Stipends are generally about $1,000 each. Funds are sent to the recipient's school in 2 equal installments. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be legal residents of Connecticut who are studying at a college or university in the state in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, land management, or related subjects. They must be entering their junior or senior year of college or be a graduate student, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Connecticut State Scholarship Chair, Mary Gray, 18 Long Hill Farm Road, Guilford, CT 06437, (203) 458-2784.

2419 FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF MISSOURI

c/o Claudia Chopp
1 Colt Drive
Wentzville, MO 63385
Tel: (636)398-5944
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://gardenclubsofmissouri.org/fgcm/scholarship.shtml

To provide financial assistance to Missouri students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to gardening.

Title of Award: Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 24 scholarships, worth $22,500, were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Missouri students attending Missouri colleges; 2) Missouri students attending colleges outside Missouri; and 3) foreign students attending Missouri colleges and planning to return to their home country to practice. Applicants must be majoring in agriculture, biology, botany, environmental science, horticulture, landscape design, or a related subject. Scholarships are generally awarded to students enrolled in universities, community colleges, and graduate schools, although high school seniors may be considered if they can show an interest in the designated fields. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2420 FIRST PIONEER FARM CREDIT, ACA

Attn: Scholarships
174 South Road
Enfield, CT 06082
Tel: (860)741-4380
Fax: (860)253-5565
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.firstpioneer.com

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of designated northeastern states, especially stockholders of First Pioneer Farm Credit.

Title of Award: First Pioneer Farm Credit Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: 15 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the student to be used for tuition, room and board, books, and other academic charges. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and portions of New York and New Hampshire. Applicants must be either 1) an individual eligible to own voting stock in First Pioneer Farm Credit or the child of such an individual; or 2) a college student working on a degree in an applied agricultural field regardless of their parents' membership status. Eligibility to own voting stock is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who own agricultural land or are engaged in harvesting, production, processing, or marketing of agricultural products. Students in that category may be majoring in any field, but preference is given to the study of agriculture or closely-related areas. Applicants in both categories may be high school seniors, attending college, or in the work force and working on or planning to work on an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree. They must submit a 200-word essay on why they wish to prepare for a career in agriculture or in their chosen field. Selection is based on the essay, extracurricular activities (including job responsibilities on the home farm), and interest in agriculture Deadline for Receipt: April Additional Information: Recipients are given priority for an internship with the sponsor in the summer following their junior year.

2421 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Bernese B. Davis Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

2422 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Velma Bernecker Gwinn Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

2423 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students working on a degree in a field related to agriculture.

Title of Award: W. Reese Harris Agricultural Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be enrolled in a college of agriculture to major in agronomy, horticulture, environmental science, or a related field. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

2424 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida high school seniors who are interested in majoring in a field related to horticulture in college.

Title of Award: Elizabeth McCullagh Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are high school seniors and planning to attend a college or university in the state. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be interested in majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected]. If the recipient's GPA drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided.

2425 FLORIDA FERTILIZER AND AGRICHEMICAL ASSOCIATION

Attn: Executive Assistant
58 Fourth Street N.W., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9326
Winter Haven, FL 33883-9326
Tel: (863)293-4827
Fax: (863)294-8626
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffaa.org/scholarship.asp

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students working on a degree in agriculture at selected universities in Florida.

Title of Award: Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 2 to 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Funds are paid to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in a field related to agriculture at the University of Florida, Florida A&M University, or Florida Southern College. Applicants must be Florida residents and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program includes a named scholarship, the R. Eldred Carpenter, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, tenable only at the University of Florida. It is the sponsor's hope that recipients will utilize their talents to improve Florida agriculture through research or employment in the Florida agribusiness industry.

2426 GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MAINE

c/o Mark Ericson
515 Little River Road
Lebanon, ME 04027
Tel: (207)457-2188
Web Site: http://www.mainegardenclubs.com

To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are upper-division or graduate students working on a garden-related degree.

Title of Award: Garden Club Federation of Maine Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are residents of Maine. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, or another garden-related field. Selection is based on goals, activities, academic achievement, personal commitment, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2427 GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.

c/o Nancy Donaldson
4 Sunday Drive
Beverly, MA 01915-1586
Web Site: http://www.gcfm.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Massachusetts interested in fields related to gardening in college.

Title of Award: Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who have been residents of Massachusetts for at least 1 year. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, agronomy, city planning, environmental concerns, land management, botany, biology, or an allied subject. Along with their application, they must submit official transcripts; a brief essay about their goals, aspirations, and career plans; a list of their activities, including special honors and/or leadership positions; 3 letters of recommendation; and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2428 GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC.

Attn: State Headquarters Secretary
2450 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30602-5817
Tel: (706)227-5369
Fax: (706)227-5370
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uga.edu/gardenclub/Scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in a field related to gardening at a college or university in Georgia.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Georgia Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $5,000, 1 at $3,500, 1 at $2,500, and 1 at $1,250. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,250 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students at colleges and universities in Georgia who are majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, land management, or an allied subject. Applicants must have been residents of Georgia for the past 4 years. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record, character, initiative, and general attitude. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Hubert Bond Owens Scholarship.

2429 GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO, INC.

c/o Margaret C. Bertin, Scholarship Committee Chair
530 Mapleview Drive
Seven Hills, OH 44131-3814
Tel: (216)524-2453
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://gardenclubofohio.com/stateprojects.htm

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture or related fields.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Ohio Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Urban affairs/design/planning; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships, worth $21,300, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are generally $1,000 or more per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are 1) first-year students at a 2-year institution or 2) college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working on a degree in 1 of the following: agricultural education, horticulture, floriculture, landscape architecture, botany, biology, agronomy, forestry, environmental conservation (including engineering and law), plant pathology, environmental concerns, city planning, wildlife science, habitat or forest systems ecology, land management, or an allied subject. They must submit a completed application form, a transcript, a completed financial aid form, a personal statement of financial need and career goals, a list of extracurricular activities, 3 letters of recommendation, and a recent photograph. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

2430 GEORGIA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

Attn: Georgia State Golf Foundation
121 Village Parkway, Building 3
Marietta, GA 30067
Tel: (770)612-1788
Free: 800-949-4742
Fax: (770)955-1156
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gsga.org/scholar/foundation.shtm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduates studying fields related to agronomy or turfgrass at colleges and universities in Georgia.

Title of Award: Moncrief Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Turfgrass management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently 12 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipend amounts vary but average approximately $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at colleges and universities in Georgia. Applicants must be majoring in a field related to agronomy or turfgrass management. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1977.

2431 HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA-SOUTH TEXAS UNIT

Attn: Education Committee Chair
P.O. Box 6515
Houston, TX 77265-6515
Tel: (713)513-7808
Web Site: http://www.herbsociety-stu.org/Scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to Texas students majoring in agronomy, horticulture, botany, or a related field.

Title of Award: South Texas Unit Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Horticulture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are studying agronomy, horticulture, botany, or a closely-related discipline at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be either a permanent resident of Texas or attending an accredited college or university in Texas. They must have completed at least 2 full years of college and be entering their junior or senior year. Selection is based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, and a 2- to 3-paragraph statement on their short- and long-term career goals, including examples of special interests or projects in plants, herbs, gardening, etc. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2432 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND INSTITUTE

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 632
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-0009
Fax: (202)296-3633
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hsfi.org/scholarships/energy.asp

To provide financial assistance to Hispanic undergraduate students majoring in designated business, engineering, and science fields related to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) goals of environmental restoration and waste management.

Title of Award: Environmental Management Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Metallurgical; Engineering, Nuclear; Engineering, Petroleum; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Epidemiology; Geology; Health care services; Hydrology; Management; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Radiology; Systems engineering; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year for 4-year university students or $2,000 per year for community college students. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Hispanic background who have completed at least 12 undergraduate credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career supportive of the DOE goals of environmental restoration and waste management. Eligible academic majors are in the fields of business (management and system analysis), engineering (agricultural, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, metallurgical, nuclear, and petroleum), and science (applied math/physics, chemistry, computer science, ecology, environmental, epidemiology, geology, health physics, hydrology, radiochemistry, radio-ecology, and toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on 1) how their academic major, interests, and career goals correspond to environmental restoration and waste management issues; and 2) how their Hispanic background and family upbringing have influenced their academic and personal goals. Selection is based on the essay, academic record, academic plans and career goals, financial need, commitment to DOE's goal of environmental restoration and waste management, and a letter of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1990, is sponsored by DOE's Office of Environmental Management. Recipients must enroll full time at a college or university in the United States.

2433 INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC.

Attn: Field Services Division
225 South East Street
P.O. Box 1290
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1290
Tel: (317)692-7814
Free: 800-FARM-BUR
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.infarmbureau.org/education/stackhouse.htm

To provide financial assistance to members of the Indiana Farm Bureau who are interested in additional study in fields related to agriculture.

Title of Award: Marion Stackhouse Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Consumer affairs; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Food science and technology; Landscape architecture and design; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $1,000 is available for this program each year. Duration: This is a 1-time award.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Indiana Farm Bureau members who are interested in attending a workshop, seminar, credit or noncredit class, or degree program. Applicants must be studying an agricultural area, including food science, consumer and family sciences, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, landscape architecture, or environmental sciences. Selection is based on community and/or leadership involvement, family Farm Bureau involvement, motivation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.

2434 IOWA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

2055 Ironwood Court
P.O. Box 1490
Ames, IA 50014
Tel: (515)296-2266
Free: 800-888-1730
Fax: (515)296-2261
Web Site: http://www.iacattlemen.org/Programs/YouthExtrav.htm

To recognize and reward (with college scholarships) students who participate in a national beef judging competition.

Title of Award: ICA Beef Scholarship Extravaganza Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 teams are awarded scholarships each year. Funds Available: Scholarships are provided to winning teams in the following amounts: $4,500 for the champion team, $3,000 for the reserve champion team, $2,100 for third place, $1,500 for fourth place, $900 for fifth place, $750 for sixth place, $600 for seventh place, and $450 for eighth place. The scholarship money can be used at any college or university in the country. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to juniors and seniors at high schools anywhere in the United States. Entries must be submitted by teams of 3 students. Team members do not need to be from the same high school or county. Teams work through 10 stations in a 30-minute rotation. The stations cover a broad range of cattle management practices and include handling and health, nutrition, marketing, seedstock merchandising, keep-cull replacement heifers, job interview, industry issues, reproduction, credit and finance, and beef management challenge. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: In addition to the scholarships provided by the sponsoring organization, 6 institutions in Iowa provide matching scholarships if members of the championship team attend that school. Those institutions are Iowa State University, Kirkwood Community College, Hawkeye Community College, Muscatine Community College, Des Moines Area Community College, and Iowa Lakes Community College. If a championship team member does not attend those colleges, that winner's share is available to reserve championship teams and to subsequent levels if necessary. Teams must pay an entry fee of $200.

2435 IOWA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

2055 Ironwood Court
P.O. Box 1490
Ames, IA 50014
Tel: (515)296-2266
Free: 800-888-1730
Fax: (515)296-2261
Web Site: http://www.iacattlemen.org/Programs/YouthBeef.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Iowa who have participated in the Iowa Cattlemen's Association's spokesperson training program.

Title of Award: Iowa Cattlemen's Association Youth Beef Team Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who, between the ages of 12 and 18, have taken the association's spokesperson training program (which offers training in beef industries issues). During their senior year, graduates of this program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Based on their written applications, 10 finalists are chosen. They are interviewed and take part in a presentation contest. From that group, the scholarship winners are chosen. Additional Information: Previously, this program was known as the ICA Beef Queen Scholarship. It changed its name in 1995. These scholarships are sponsored by Land O'Lakes-Farmland Feed.

2436 IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Attn: Agricultural Foundation
5400 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tel: (515)225-5418
Fax: (515)225-5419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ifbf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) interested in studying an agricultural-related field in college.

Title of Award: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Health care services; Horticulture; Marketing and distribution; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 54 each year: 6 in each of the 9 IFBF districts. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher in college.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of members of the federation who are planning to attend or are currently attending an accredited college, university, or community college. Applicants must be working toward a degree in 1 of the following occupational areas related to agriculture or agribusiness: production, horticulture, sales and service, products and processing, forestry, conservation, mechanization, research, economics, education, or agricultural health (occupational health and/or veterinary science). They must submit a 500-word essay on their professional goals and objectives, including the contributions they expect to make to agriculture and/or agribusiness and the rural community and how this scholarship will help them achieve those goals. Selection is based on that essay, academic performance and honors, ACT score, class rank, 2 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2437 IOWA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURAL ADVANCEMENT

P.O. Box 57130
Department IFFAA/Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA 50317-0003
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iowastatefair.org/saleofchamps

To provide financial assistance for college to Iowa high school seniors interested in majoring in animal science or livestock-related fields.

Title of Award: IFFAA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 65 scholarships and 34 carcass awards, with a total value of $113,700, were presented. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $2,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who will be entering an Iowa 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution in the following fall. Applicants must be residents of Iowa, active in 4-H or FFA livestock projects, and planning to major in animal science or a field in agriculture or home economics that is related to the animal industry. Selection is based on level of 4-H or FFA involvement in livestock project work, livestock exhibition, and/or judging (50%); scholarship (15%); leadership and activities (25%); and curriculum and career plans (10%). The program also includes performance and carcass awards in which animals are selected on the basis of visual appraisal and then evaluated in a carcass contest for economically important traits, such as loin eye or rib eye area, tenth rib fat, and average daily gain. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from county 4-H offices in Iowa and local FFA advisors. Winners are announced at the Iowa State Fair's annual 4-H/FFA "Sale of Champions" in August, sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFFAA). The IFFAA was established in 1988 and began offering scholarships in 1990.

2438 JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE

Attn: National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415)921-5225
Fax: (415)931-4671
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance for college to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), especially those majoring in journalism or agriculture.

Title of Award: Kyutaro and Yasuo Abiko Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to JACL members who are currently enrolled or planning to reenter a college, university, trade school, business college, or other institution of higher learning. Applicants must submit a statement describing their current level of involvement in the Japanese American community or Asian Pacific community and how they will continue their involvement in future years. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, and community involvement. Preference is given to students majoring in journalism or agriculture. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted to the JACL National Scholarship Program, c/o San Diego JACL Chapter, 1031 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102.

2439 JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE

Attn: National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415)921-5225
Fax: (415)931-4671
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are working on or planning to work on an undergraduate degree, particularly in agriculture.

Title of Award: Sam S. Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for a graduating high school senior and 1 for a continuing undergraduate. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to JACL members who are either high school seniors or current undergraduates. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enter or reenter a college, university, trade school, business college, or other institution of higher learning. They must submit a statement describing their current level of involvement in the Japanese American community or Asian Pacific community and how they will continue their involvement in future years. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, and community involvement. Preference is given to students who wish to study agriculture or a related field. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year for graduating high school seniors; March of each year for current college students. Additional Information: Applications from high school seniors must be submitted to the local JACL chapter. Other applications must be submitted to the JACL National Scholarship Program, c/o San Diego JACL Chapter, 1031 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102.

2440 KANSAS LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

Attn: Kansas Livestock Foundation
6031 S.W. 37th Street
Topeka, KS 66614-5129
Tel: (785)273-5115
Fax: (785)273-3399
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kla.org/scholarapp.htm

To provide financial assistance to Kansas residents who are or will be majoring in a field related to agriculture.

Title of Award: KLF Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Animal science and behavior Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient in 2 equal installments at the beginning of each semester, upon proof of enrollment. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this program are Kansas residents who are entering or returning to a junior or senior college in the state. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a field related to agriculture (e.g., agricultural economics, agronomy, animal science). Selection is based on academic achievement (20 points), personal livestock enterprises (25 points), 4H/FFA/KJLA activities and leadership (30 points), school activities and honors (30 points), other activities and leadership (25 points), work experience (25 points), significant honors or recognition (25 points), and career plans (20 points). Preference is given to students planning to be involved full time in production agriculture after graduation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF).

2441 KENTUCKY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Attn: Kentucky Cattlemen's Foundation
176 Pasadena Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
Tel: (859)278-0899
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kycattle.org/foundation.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association (KCA) and their families who are interested in studying agriculture in college.

Title of Award: Kentucky Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to KCA members and their families who are high school seniors or undergraduate students. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or other institute of higher education in Kentucky to major in agriculture or a related subject. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on the greatest threat facing the beef industry, how the industry should deal with that, and the future of the industry in the coming decade. Selection is based on that essay; academic achievement; leadership positions and offices held; a letter of recommendation; and awards, honors, and recognition received. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2442 KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Attn: Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation
9201 Bunsen Parkway
P.O. Box 20700
Louisville, KY 40250-0700
Tel: (502)495-5000
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kyfb.com

To provide financial assistance to children of farm families in Kentucky who will be attending a 4-year college or university.

Title of Award: Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 58 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $4,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school and can be applied to tuition, room, board, books, and other education-related expenses. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are the children of active Kentucky Farm Bureau member families. Applicants must have either a GPA of 3.5 or higher or an ACT score of 23 or higher. They must submit a transcript of their high school grades, an official copy of their second semester senior schedule, letters of recommendation, and an essay (up to 300 words) on "How my college experience will prepare me to be a leader." For the William R. Sprague Scholarship, their parents must be actively engaged in production agriculture. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a 4-year college or university on a full-time basis. Recipients of the William R. Sprague Scholarship must major in a field related to agriculture.

2443 KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Manager of Youth Funds
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196
Tel: (317)875-8755, ext. 244
Free: 800-KIWANIS, ext. 244
Fax: (317)879-0204
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.keyclub.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are Key Club International members and have been involved in agriculture.

Title of Award: Key Club International Ag-Bag Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound graduating high school members who have completed at least 100 service hours during their Key Club career and have held an elected officer position on the club, district, or international level. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 500-word essay describing the Key Club service project on which they have participated and that has had the greatest impact on them; and 2) a list of the titles, dates, positions, and names of agriculture-related organizations to which they belong. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This award, established in 1997, is funded by Ag-Bag International Limited. Information is also available from Mike Wallis, 2320 S.E. Ag-Bag Lane, Warrenton, OR 97146.

2444 LIVESTOCK PUBLICATIONS COUNCIL

910 Currie Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Tel: (817)336-1130
Fax: (817)232-4820
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.livestockpublications.com/awards.htm

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in agricultural communications or related fields.

Title of Award: Forrest Bassford Student Award Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Communications; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 winner and 3 runners-up are selected each year. Funds Available: The winner receives a $2,500 scholarship, plus a $750 travel scholarship (to attend the council's annual meeting). The runners-up receive $750 travel scholarships to attend the meeting. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students majoring in agricultural journalism, agricultural communications, or agricultural public relations. They must have at least 1 semester of school remaining at the time they receive the award. Selection is based on a transcript of college work completed and a list of courses in progress, a list of scholarships and awards received, club and other organization memberships, extracurricular activities, employment record, a 200-word biographical sketch that includes livestock and communication background and career plans, 3 samples of communications work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The funds for this program are provided by the Livestock Publications Council and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Information is also available from Angie Stump Denton, Angus Journal, 3201 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506-2997, (800) 821-5478, ext. 211, Fax: (816) 233-6575, E-mail: [email protected].

2445 LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Attn: Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation, Inc.
9516 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70815-5501
Tel: (225)922-6200
Web Site: http://www.lfbf.org/member/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Louisiana who are members of the Farm Bureau planning to study agriculture-related fields in college.

Title of Award: Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Home Economics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year: 3 selected on the basis of merit and need and 2 selected in a random drawing of remaining parish nominees. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Louisiana who are nominated by their parish Farm Bureau. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university in Louisiana and major in agriculture, vocational agriculture, agribusiness, home economics, or other program directly benefiting the agricultural sector of Louisiana's economy. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection of some recipients is based on GPA, ACT scores, individual achievement in high school, participation in parish and state Farm Bureau activities, and financial need. Other recipients are chosen in a random drawing.

2446 LOUISIANA GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION, INC.

Attn: Ann H. Cooksey, Scholarship Chair
2528 Eton Street
New Orleans, LA 70131-3838
Tel: (504)394-4616
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.louisianagardenclubs.org/pages/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Louisiana who are working on a degree in a field related to gardening.

Title of Award: Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Louisiana residents enrolled in a Louisiana state-supported college or university at the junior, senior, or graduate student level. Applicants must be majoring in agricultural sciences, conservation, environmental agriculture, landscape design, life sciences, plant sciences, or allied fields. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher both overall and in their major. Along with their application, they must submit a letter discussing their goals, background, financial need, and personal commitment; 3 letters of recommendation; transcripts; and a complete financial statement. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2447 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES

Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator
28 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0028
Tel: (207)287-7628
Fax: (207)287-7548
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.me.us/agriculture

To provide financial assistance to Maine residents interested in working on a degree in a field related to agriculture in college.

Title of Award: Maine Rural Rehabilitation Fund Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Botany; Engineering, Agricultural; Soil science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 24 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Awards are either $1,000 or $800 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maine who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a college or university that offers an agricultural program. Applicants must enroll full time in a program leading to a 2-year, 4-year, or advanced degree in agriculture, including agricultural business, sustainable agriculture, agricultural engineering, animal science, plant science, or soil science. They must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher or a GPA for the most recent semester of 3.0 or higher. They must also be able to demonstrate an unmet financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2448 MARYLAND FARM BUREAU

8930 Liberty Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
Tel: (410)922-3426
Fax: (410)922-6871
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mdfarmbureau.com

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Maryland Farm Bureau and their families.

Title of Award: Maryland Farm Bureau Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 7 for students majoring in agriculture and 3 for students majoring in any field (including agriculture). Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Maryland Farm Bureau and their children who are graduating high school seniors or current full-time college students at a community college or 4-year institution. Some of the scholarships are reserved for students majoring in agriculture. Applicants must submit a 2-page essay on how their agricultural knowledge and background can contribute to the future success of the agricultural industry. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2449 MASTER BREWERS ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

Attn: Chair, Scholarship Committee
3340 Pilot Knob Road
St. Paul, MN 55121-2097
Tel: (651)454-7250
Fax: (651)454-0766
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mbaa.com/scholarship/scholartx.html

To provide financial assistance for college to 1) children of members of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas or 2) persons employed for at least 5 years in the brewing industry, particularly those interested in food science.

Title of Award: Master Brewers Association of the Americas Academic Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Business; Chemistry; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Food science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The annual stipend is $4,000. Duration: 2 years (4 semesters).

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are children of members of the association or individuals who have been employed for at least 5 years in the brewing industry (which is defined to include malt houses, consulting laboratories, or similar services specializing in technical assistance to the brewing industry). Applicants must be entering their third year of full-time study in college. They must be majoring in an area related to malting or brewing, including production, research, quality assurance, engineering, and beer packaging. Preference is given to students in food science programs, particularly in which fermentation science courses are offered. Permissible majors or fields of study include (but are not limited to): engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, agricultural, packaging, biochemical), biochemistry, biology, microbiology, chemistry, and agriculture. Every application should be endorsed by 2 members of the association. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Scholarships cannot be awarded to a second person from the same family.

2450 MINNESOTA PORK BOARD

Attn: Director of Education
360 Pierce Avenue, Suite 106
North Mankato, MN 56003
Tel: (507)345-8814
Fax: (507)345-8681
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mnpork.com

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, residents of Minnesota who prepare outstanding essays and speeches on the pork industry.

Title of Award: Minnesota Pork Industry Ambassador Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; General studies/Field of study not specified; Speech, Debate, and Forensics; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 state winners are selected each year. Funds Available: The first-place winner receives a $1,500 scholarship, the first runner-up a $500 scholarship, and the second runner-up a $250 scholarship. The author of the best essay receives an additional $100. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to Minnesota residents between 17 and 21 years of age. Participants (or their families) should be 1) actively engaged in pork production or 2) preparing for a career in a related field or business. They must first prepare an essay of 600 to 1,000 words on 1 of the following topics as related to the pork industry: environment, education, promotion, management, production, economics, or food safety. Then they appear before judges at a county pork congress where they are interviewed and also present a 5-minute speech on the same topic. From each county, a winner and a runner-up advance to the state competition. Deadline for Receipt: County boards must submit the names of their winners by April of each year.

2451 MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Attn: Young Farmers and Ranchers Scholarship Foundation
6311 Ridgewood Road
P.O. Box 1972
Jackson, MS 39215-1972
Tel: (601)957-3200
Free: 800-227-8244
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.msfb.com/programs/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau who are majoring in agriculture at a college or university in Mississippi.

Title of Award: Mississippi Young Farmer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Farm Bureau (and members of Farm Bureau families) who have already completed their freshman year in an agriculture major at a university or community college in Mississippi. Applicants must submit 1) a 300-word essay on why they are considering a career in agriculture, and 2) a 200-word essay on why they need a scholarship. Selection is based on the essays (10%), financial need (40%), academic performance (20%), school and community activities (10%), leadership qualities (10%), and letters of recommendation (10%) Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2452 MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Attn: Young Farmers and Ranchers Scholarship Foundation
6311 Ridgewood Road
P.O. Box 1972
Jackson, MS 39215-1972
Tel: (601)957-3200
Free: 800-227-8244
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.msfb.com/programs/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau who are majoring in agriculture at a college or university in Mississippi.

Title of Award: Don Waller Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Farm Bureau (and members of Farm Bureau families) who have already completed their freshman year in an agriculture major at a university or community college in Mississippi. Applicants must submit 1) a 300-word essay on why they are considering a career in agriculture, and 2) a 200-word essay on why they need a scholarship. Selection is based on the essays (10%), financial need (40%), academic performance (20%), school and community activities (10%), leadership qualities (10%), and letters of recommendation (10%) Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2453 MISSOURI AG INDUSTRIES COUNCIL, INC.

410 Madison Street
P.O. Box 1728
Jefferson City, MO 65104
Tel: (573)636-6130
Fax: (573)636-3299
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mo-ag.com/education.htm

To provide financial assistance to Missouri students working on an undergraduate degree in agriculture.

Title of Award: Dean Warnstaff Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Missouri undergraduate students working on a degree in a field related to agriculture. Selection is based on the applicant's agricultural background and activities, community service, extracurricular activities, work experience, and college course of study. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

2454 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Attn: Environmental Educational Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: (573)526-8411
Free: 800-334-6946
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/eesp

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented and minority students from Missouri who are or will be working on a bachelor's or master's degree in an environmental field.

Title of Award: Environmental Educational Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Criminal justice; Criminology; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Law enforcement; Natural resources; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and full-time enrollment.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority and underrepresented residents of Missouri who have graduated from an accredited high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who are already enrolled in college must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may be 1) engineering students in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, or agricultural engineering; 2) environmental students in geology, biology, wildlife management, planning, natural resources, or a closely-related course of study; 3) chemistry students in the field of environmental chemistry; or 4) law enforcement students in environmental law enforcement. They must submit a 1-page essay on their environmental education career goals. Selection is based on the essay, GPA and test scores, school and community activities, leadership, and character. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2455 NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Membership, Marketing, and Convention
1005 E Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
Tel: (202)546-5722
Fax: (202)546-5726
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agaviation.org/scholarship.htm

To recognize and reward outstanding student essays on agricultural aviation.

Title of Award: Women's National Agricultural Aviation Association Scholarship Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Aviation; General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: First prize is $2,000; second prize is $1,000. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to the children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, or spouses of any National Agricultural Aviation Association operator, pilot member, retired operator, or pilot who maintains an active membership in the association. The contest is also open to the children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, or spouses of an allied industry member. Entrants must be high school seniors, high school graduates, or college students. They may be of any age pursuing any area of education beyond high school. They are invited to submit an essay, up to 1,500 words, on a theme related to agricultural aviation that changes annually; recently, the topic was "The Effect 9/11 Had on the Agricultural Aviation Industry." A photograph of the entrant and a short biography should accompany the submission. Essays are judged on theme, development, clarity, and originality. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.

2456 NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Director Junior Activities
3201 Frederick Boulevard
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Tel: (816)383-5100
Fax: (816)233-9703
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.njaa.info/awards.html

To provide financial assistance to students who have been members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and are interested in taking courses in selected beef-related topics in college.

Title of Award: CAB/NJAA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Communications; Food science and technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been a member of the NJAA in the past and must presently be a junior, regular, or life member of the American Angus Association. They must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college. The primary course work/declared major must be in animal science, meat science, food science, agricultural communications, or a related field. Selection is based on involvement in Angus associations, professional organizations, other agriculture-related groups, school organizations, and church and civic groups; experience in livestock production, marketing, and judging; experience in meats evaluation and processing; a statement of ambitions and goals; and transcripts. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1990, is sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Program and the NJAA.

2457 NATIONAL POULTRY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

Attn: NPFDA Scholarship Foundation
958 McEver Road Extension, Unit B-8
Gainesville, GA 30504
Tel: (770)535-9901; 877-845-1545
Fax: (770)535-7385
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.npfda.org

To provide financial assistance to students enrolled in fields related to the poultry and food industries.

Title of Award: NPFDA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Food science and technology; Poultry science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,500 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applications for these scholarships are available at all land grant colleges and universities in the country, along with other qualified schools. Eligible students must be juniors or seniors enrolled full time and pursuing an agriculture or food science degree of interest to the poultry industry. Along with their applications, they must submit a 1-page narrative on their goals and ambitions and their transcripts. Selection is based on those documents, extracurricular activities, and industry-related activities. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The National Poultry and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) established its Scholarship Foundation in 1979. The following named scholarships are included in the program: the Albin S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship, the William Manson Family Memorial Scholarship, and the Alfred Schwartz Memorial Scholarship.

2458 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_cat.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are working on an undergraduate degree in designated science and engineering fields.

Title of Award: Caterpillar NSBE Corporate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Metallurgical; Environmental science; Materials research/science; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in the following fields of study: agricultural engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering or science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, general engineering, industrial engineering, materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or applied or engineering physics. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a resume and official transcript. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Caterpillar, Inc.

2459 NEVADA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Attn: Research and Education Committee
285 Tenth Street
P.O. Box 310
Elko, NV 89803
Tel: (775)738-9214
Fax: (775)738-5208
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nevadacattlemen.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Nevada who are interested in studying agriculture in college.

Title of Award: Nevada Cattlemen's Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Nevada who plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university and major in a field related to agriculture. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation and an essay (from 1,000 to 1,500 words in length) on a current issue involving the beef industry. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2460 NEW YORK BEEF PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION

3 Second Street
Camden, NY 13316
Tel: (315)245-3386
Web Site: http://www.tjbailey.com/nybpa

To provide financial assistance to college students from New York who are preparing for a career in the cattle industry.

Title of Award: New York Beef Producers' Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Animal science and behavior; Business; Communications; Engineering, Agricultural Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New York who are currently enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year agricultural college. Applicants must be majoring in a field of study related to agriculture (e.g., animal and/or crop science, business, economics, communications, agricultural engineering) and planning a career related to the beef industry. Along with their application, they must submit an essay that covers the following: 1) their experience and interest in the beef industry; 2) their involvement in agricultural-related activities, including organizations (community, school, 4-H), events, awards, and leadership positions; 3) their future intentions and career plans as they relate to the beef industry; and 4) how they view the future of the beef industry. Selection is based primarily on involvement in the beef industry and future plans. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

2461 NEW YORK FARM BUREAU

Attn: Scholarship Committee
Route 9W
P.O. Box 992
Glenmont, NY 12077-0992
Tel: (518)436-8495
Free: 800-342-4143, ext. 5633
Fax: (518)431-5656
Web Site: http://www.nyfb.org/programs/ScholarshipInfo.htm

To recognize and reward high school students in New York who submit outstanding essays on their involvement in agriculture.

Title of Award: Agricultural Youth Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: First prize is $1,000, second $500, and third $250. All prizes must be used as college Scholarships. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school juniors who live or work on a farm in New York or are involved with agriculture in some way. Farm Bureau membership is not required. Candidates must submit an essay, up to 2 pages in length, on "How Agriculture Affects My Life Now and Will Affect My Life in the Future." They must also provide information on the agricultural commodities on the farm where they live or work, their involvement in agricultural activities, their involvement in school and community activities, and their leadership roles and participation in any of those activities. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

2462 NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS

c/o Norma Hamilton, Executive Secretary
67 Verbeck Avenue
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
Tel: (518)753-4956
Web Site: http://www.nyfairs.org/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to New York residents interested in majoring in agriculture in college.

Title of Award: NYSAAF/NYSSA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at high schools in New York and New York residents already enrolled in college. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on a degree in agriculture or an agriculture-related field. Their application must be endorsed by a fair that is a member of the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs (NYSAAF). Selection is based on scholastic standing (25%), citizenship and leadership (25%), fair participation (20%), relationship of field of study to agriculture (15%), financial need (10%), and presentation of application (5%). Deadline for Receipt: Students must submit their application to a member fair by April of each year. Additional Information: This program is jointly sponsored by the NYSAAF and the New York State Showpeople's Association (NYSSA).

2463 NEW YORK STATE GRANGE

100 Grange Place
Cortland, NY 13045
Tel: (607)756-7553
Fax: (607)756-7757
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nysgrange.com/education.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in New York interested in majoring in agriculture.

Title of Award: DeNise Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship assistance is available to undergraduate students at a 2-year or 4-year college or university anywhere in the country. Applicants must be residents of New York and interested in majoring in the field of agriculture. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1983.

2464 NORTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU

5301 Glenwood Avenue
P.O. Box 27766
Raleigh, NC 27611
Tel: (919)782-1705
Fax: (919)783-3593
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ncfb.com

To provide financial assistance to North Carolina high school seniors interested in studying agriculture or home economics in college.

Title of Award: R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Home Economics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,750 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at high schools in North Carolina who are interested in preparing for a career in agriculture, home economics, or an agriculturally-related field. Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory grades, good character, leadership potential, and financial need. They must obtain an application from their county Farm Bureau office, which conducts an initial screening and submits 1 application per county to the state office. Preference is given to North Carolina Farm Bureau members. Additional Information: This program was established in 1967.

2465 NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SERVICES

Attn: Marketing Department
P.O. Box 2515
Spokane, WA 99220
Tel: (509)340-5207
Free: 800-743-2125
Fax: 800-255-1789
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.farm-credit.com

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of designated northwestern states who are customers or children of customers of Northwest Farm Credit Services.

Title of Award: Farm Credit Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 32 each year. From each of the 4 states, 6 high school seniors and 2 college students are awarded scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) high school seniors who are children of customers and planning to attend an institution of higher education, and 2) college juniors and seniors who are customers. Applicants must be residents of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. All academic majors are eligible, but preference is given to students who are preparing for a career related to agriculture. Along with their application, they must submit a 250-word essay describing their plans for higher education, how they will benefit from that education, and how the Scholarship will help them financially. Selection is based on the essay (15 points), scholastic performance (5 points), leadership (10 points), and participation in extracurricular activities (10 points). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2466 OHIO CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Attn: BEST Committee
10600 U.S. Highway 42
Marysville, OH 43040
Tel: (614)873-6736
Fax: (614)873-6835
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://ohiocattle.org/best_scholarships_available.htm

To provide financial assistance for study of agriculture in college to high school seniors and college students who exhibit livestock at a sanctioned show that is part of the Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program of the Ohio Cattlemen's Association.

Title of Award: Steve R. Rauch BEST Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to BEST participants who are high school seniors or older (up to 21 years of age). Applicants must be working on an agricultural degree at a college or university. Along with their application, they must submit a brief statement on their involvement in the beef industry, ambitions, goals, and background. Selection is based on academic achievement and extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2004.

2467 OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU

Attn: Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee
2501 North Stiles
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Tel: (405)523-2405
Fax: (405)523-2362
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.okfarmbureau.org/kids/collegeScholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to members of Oklahoma Farm Bureau families who are high school seniors planning to major in agriculture at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: Oklahoma Farm Bureau Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 9 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in Oklahoma who are from a Farm Bureau voting member family. Applicants must be planning to prepare for a career in agriculture by enrolling as a full-time student at a college or university in Oklahoma. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2468 OREGON SHEEP GROWERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

1270 Chemeketa Street, N.E.
Salem, OR 97301-4145
Tel: (503)364-5462
Fax: (503)585-1921

To provide financial assistance to Oregon residents who are preparing for a career in the sheep industry.

Title of Award: Oregon Sheep Growers Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Under-graduate Number Awarded: Up to 2 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,000 per year. Funds are to be used to pay for tuition, books, or related fees. Checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Oregon residents who are currently enrolled in a college or university in any state as an undergraduate sophomore or above or as a graduate student. Applicants must be majoring in an agricultural science or veterinary medicine and be interested in a career in the sheep industry. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

2469 PINE TREE STATE 4-H FOUNDATION

c/o University of Maine
5741 Libby Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5741
Tel: (207)581-3739
Free: 800-287-0274
Fax: (207)581-1387
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.umaine.edu/4hfoundation/funding.htm

To provide financial assistance to 4-H members in Maine who are interested in studying fields related to commercial farming, fishing, or forest products in college.

Title of Award: Farm Credit of Maine Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; Fisheries sciences/management; Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) seniors who are graduating from a Maine high school, and 2) residents of Maine who have graduated from high school but have delayed going to college for no more than 1 year. Applicants must be interested in majoring in a field related to commercial farming, fishing, or forest products, or in another field with the intent to work in businesses related to those industries. They must be involved in 4-H activities. Selection is based primarily on academic achievement and 4-H activities; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2470 RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

4201 North Interstate 35
Denton, TX 76207-3415
Tel: (940)387-3502
Fax: (940)383-4036
Web Site: http://www.redangus1.org

To recognize and reward outstanding essays on the beef industry written by members of the National Junior Red Angus Association (NJRAA).

Title of Award: National Junior Red Angus Association Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Funds Available: Savings bonds and/or cash prizes are awarded in each of the 4 age divisions. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Students may enter 1 of the following divisions: junior division: grades K-6; intermediate division: grades 7-9; senior division: grades 10-12; and college division: high school graduates through 21 year olds. Participants in the junior division must write a 250-word essay and cite at least 1 reference; intermediate division participants must write a 500-word essay and cite at least 2 references; senior division participants must write a 750-word essay and cite at least 4 references; college division participants must write a 750-word essay and cite at least 5 references. Individual topics are assigned each year for each division; they relate to the future of the beef industry. Participants must be current, active members of NJRAA. Selection is based on clarity of expression, spelling, and grammar (20%); persuasiveness (10%); originality of thought and topic (35% or 40%); accuracy of information (30%); and references cited, if applicable, (5%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2000. Information is also available from Dawn Bernhard, 2003 190th Street, Algona, IA 50511, (515) 679-4006, E-mail: [email protected]. Students who submit essays in the college division are encouraged to send them also to the NCBA/CME Beef Industry Scholarship Program.

2471 ABBIE SARGENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

c/o New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation
295 Sheep Davis Road
Concord, NH 03301
Tel: (603)224-1934
Fax: (603)228-8432
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nhfarmbureau.org

To provide financial assistance to college students who graduated from a private or public high school in New Hampshire, particularly those interested in majoring in agriculture.

Title of Award: Abbie Sargent Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified; Home Economics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Hampshire who have graduated from an approved public or private high school, have average or better grades, are able to demonstrate financial need, are dependable, and are able to show responsible behavior. Applicants must be currently enrolled (full or part time) at an institution of higher learning. Preference is given to students involved in agriculturallyrelated studies, including home economics. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2472 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-ALL OHIO CHAPTER

c/o Doug Deardorff, Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 436
Kenton, OH 43326-0436
Tel: (419)673-7238, ext. 3
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ohiochapterswcs.org

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to natural resources conservation.

Title of Award: All Ohio Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Geology; Landscape architecture and design; Natural resources; Resource management; Soil science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be working on a degree in a natural resources conservation program, including agricultural engineering, agronomy, biology, environmental engineering, forestry, geology, land use planning, landscape architecture, plant science, resource management, soil science, or wildlife management. They must submit a 1-page statement describing their background, objectives of their educational goals, and career plans. Selection is based on that statement, transcript, 3 references, leadership and awards in college activities, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2473 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-EMPIRE STATE CHAPTER

c/o Ellen Luchsinger
USDA-NRCS
Leo O'Brien Federal Building, Room 333
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)431-4110, ext. 104
Web Site: http://www.swcsnewyork.org

To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled college students in New York who are majoring in conservation and related fields.

Title of Award: Empire State Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Natural resources; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year at a college or university in New York. Applicants must be majoring in agriculture, environmental sciences, natural resources, conservation, or related fields of study. They must submit a college transcript and a short essay on their interest in a career in the conservation of natural resources and previous volunteer or work experience in the conservation of natural resources. Selection is based on the essay and academic accomplishment. Preference is given to members of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Students with demonstrated accomplishments and/or interests in the field of soil and water conservation are encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are also given a 1-year student membership in the Soil and Water Conservation Society, a subscription to The Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, and a certificate awarded at the annual meeting of the sponsoring organization.

2474 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-MISSOURI SHOW-ME CHAPTER

c/o Natural Resources Conservation Service
Parkade Center, Suite 250
601 Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO 65203-2546
Tel: (573)876-0912
Web Site: http://swcs.missouri.edu

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at Missouri colleges and universities interested in preparing for a career in natural resources conservation.

Title of Award: Betty Broemmelsiek Memorial Conservation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Business; Education; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fisheries sciences/management; Forestry; Natural resources; Sociology; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: First place is $1,000 and second place is $500. Payment is made directly to the college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students who are attending or planning to attend a Missouri institution of higher education. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a natural resource conservation or resourcerelated field, including soil science, planned land use management, fisheries, forestry management, agricultural engineering, hydrology, rural sociology, agronomy, agricultural economics, education, water management, or a related environmental field. They must submit 2 letters of recommendation; an essay on a topic that changes annually; a list of positions of leadership in such organizations as the Soil and Water Conservation Society, 4-H, FFA, and student groups; publishing and speaking activities in which they participate; and their most recent high school, college, or university transcript. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Beverly Maltsberger, Buchanan County Extension Center, 4125 Mitchell Avenue, P.O. Box 7077, St. Joseph, MO 64507-7077, E-mail: [email protected].

2475 SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU

Attn: Foundation
P.O. Box 754
Columbia, SC 29202-0754
Tel: (803)936-4210
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.scfb.org/scfb_foundation.asp

To provide financial assistance to South Carolina residents working on an undergraduate degree in agriculture or a related field.

Title of Award: South Carolina Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded: 5 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Carolina enrolled in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college. Applicants must be majoring in agriculture or a related field. Selection is based on character, demonstrated leadership abilities, and dedication to agriculture or related fields. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named Scholarships: the Edwin High Agnew Scholarship Award, the Robert R. Coker Scholarship Award, the Harry S. Bell Scholarship Award, the J.W. Warner, Jr. Scholarship Award, the C.B. Mitchell Scholarship Award, and the Betty J. DeWitt Scholarship Award.

2476 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR

Attn: Director of Entertainment and Exhibits
1200 Rosewood Drive
P.O. Box 393
Columbia, SC 29202
Tel: (803)799-3387
Fax: (803)799-1760
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.scstatefair.org

To recognize and reward (with college scholarships) high school and college students in South Carolina who exhibit beef at the state fair.

Title of Award: South Carolina Farm Bureau Beef Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The award is $2,500. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to exhibitors at the South Carolina State Fair who are residents of the state in grades 10, 11, 12, or college. Applicants must participate in the junior beef cattle show. Selection is based on scores on the production quiz (25%), discussion question (25%), judges interview (25%), showmanship (15%), and evaluate heifer class (10%). Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the South Carolina Farm Bureau. Winners must attend a 4-year college or university at a future date.

2477 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR

Attn: Director of Entertainment and Exhibits
1200 Rosewood Drive
P.O. Box 393
Columbia, SC 29202
Tel: (803)799-3387
Fax: (803)799-1760
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.scstatefair.org

To recognize and reward (with college scholarships) high school and college students in South Carolina who exhibit swine at the state fair.

Title of Award: South Carolina State Fair Swine Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The awards are $1,500 or $750. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to exhibitors at the South Carolina State Fair who are residents of the state in grades 10, 11, 12, or college and 19 years of age or younger. Applicants must participate in the junior swine purebred show or the junior barrow show. Selection is based on a swine production and management quiz (25%), a written essay on a selected topic (25%), an interview (25%), judging 2 classes of hogs with oral reasons on 1 class (15%), and showmanship (10%). Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The $1,500 award is sponsored by the South Carolina Farm Bureau. The $750 award Information is sponsored by the South Carolina Pork Board and the South Carolina Pork Producers Association. Information is also available from Roger Chastain, 303 Rucker Drive, St. Matthews, SC 29135. Winners must attend a 4-year college or university at a future date.

2478 TEXAS CATTLEWOMEN, INC.

c/o Nell Tucker, Beef Ambassador Chair
6545 State Highway 114
Seymour, TX 76380
Tel: (940)888-3650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.texascattlewomen.org/beefambassador.htm

To recognize and reward young residents of Texas who present speeches on the beef industry.

Title of Award: Texas Beef Ambassador Competition Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; General studies/Field of study not specified; Speech, Debate, and Forensics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: At the state level, the first-place winner receives a $1,500 scholarship and payment of travel expenses to the National Beef Ambassador Competition. The runner-up receives $1,000 and the third-place winner receives $500. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to residents of Texas between 16 and 19 years of age. Contestants must prepare a speech, 5 to 8 minutes in length, on a topic related to the beef industry, such as beef's place in agriculture, role in our national economy, role in protecting the environment, role in today's healthy diet, nutritional value, economic value, cooking principals, versatility, or food safety. Posters, overheads, slides, or computer imaging may be used and must be the work of the contestant. No table top displays, other props, costumes, or videos are permitted. No notes or outlines, other than the wording on the illustrated materials, may be used while giving the presentation. Contestants must give the presentation before an audience at least 5 times (including at least 3 times to non-agricultural groups) prior to the local competition. Local winners are required to present their talk an additional 2 times before competing on the state level. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2479 TEXAS CATTLEWOMEN, INC.

Attn: Sandra Christner, Scholarship Chairperson
P.O. Box 522
Wheeler, TX 79096
Tel: (806)826-3572
Fax: (806)826-0052
Web Site: http://www.texascattlewomen.org/TCWscholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to residents of Texas who are majoring in foods and nutrition, agricultural communications, or hotel and restaurant management in college.

Title of Award: Texas CattleWomen Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Communications; Food science and technology; Food service careers; Nutrition Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds may be used for any educational expense. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be graduates of a Texas high school who are currently enrolled at the sophomore through senior level in a 4-year college or university in Texas. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in foods and nutrition, agricultural communications, or hotel and restaurant management. Selection is based on evidence of potential for continuing education, participation in student activities, evidence of leadership qualities, ability to relate well with others, financial need, and interest in and willingness to support the production and consumption of beef. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

2480 TEXAS FARM BUREAU

Attn: Youth Scholarship Coordinator
7429 Fish Pond Road
P.O. Box 2689
Waco, TX 76702-2689
Tel: (254)751-2286
Fax: (254)751-8723
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.txfb.org/scholarships/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors whose families are members of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB).

Title of Award: Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000, paid at the rate of $500 per semester. Duration: 2 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue a college degree in agriculture and whose families are TFB members (father, mother, or legal guardian memberships qualify; grandparent, sibling, or other relative memberships may not be used). Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2481 TEXAS FARM BUREAU

Attn: Youth Scholarship Coordinator
7429 Fish Pond Road
P.O. Box 2689
Waco, TX 76702-2689
Tel: (254)751-2286
Fax: (254)751-8723
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.txfb.org/scholarships/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to college agricultural students whose families are members of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB).

Title of Award: Young Farmer & Rancher Scholarships for Enrolled College Agricultural Students Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000, paid at the rate of $500 per semester. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have completed at least 45 hours of college credit and whose families are TFB members (father, mother, or legal guardian memberships qualify; grandparent, sibling, or other relative memberships may not be used). Applicants must be working on a degree in agriculture and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2482 TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION

614 East 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512)480-8045
Fax: (512)472-0555
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.texasffa.org/ffa/tfa-achs.html

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, FFA members in Texas who submit the most outstanding reports on agriscience projects.

Title of Award: Texas FFA Agriscience Fair Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Food science and technology; Soil science; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year (1 to each division winner in division 2, 1 to each member of a winning team in division 4). Funds Available: Each division winner receives a $1,000 scholarship. Awards for underclass students (grades 10 and 11) are held until they are claimed and applied to postsecondary education. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is separated into 4 divisions: 1) FFA members in grades 7, 8, and 9; 2) FFA members in grades 10, 11, and 12; 3) teams of 2 FFA members in grades 7, 8, and 9; and 4) teams of 2 FFA members in grades 10, 11, and 12. Within each division, competitions are held in 5 categories: biochemistry, microbiology, and food science; environmental sciences; zoology (animal science); botany (plant and soil science); and engineering (mechanical and agricultural engineering science). Students participate in research problems in their local communities and then submit a scientific abstract and prepare a display. Judges review and score all papers and interview students. Scholarships are presented to winning high school students in divisions 2 and 4. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Dr. Matt Baker, Texas Tech University, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, Box 42131, Lubbock, TX 79409-2131, (806) 742-2816, E-mail: [email protected]. An entry fee $30 must accompany each registration form.

2483 TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION

614 East 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512)480-8045
Fax: (512)472-0555
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.texasffa.org/ffa/tfa-achs.html

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, FFA members in Texas who demonstrate outstanding performance in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.

Title of Award: Texas FFA Proficiency Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Business; Business administration; Communications; Dairy science; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Equine studies; Food science and technology; Forestry; Home Economics; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Natural resources; Parks and recreation; Poultry science; Technology; Turfgrass management; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 49 each year. Funds Available: Each state winner receives a plaque and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who either are current high school students or graduated from high school within the past year. High school graduates must have completed at least 3 full years of instruction in agricultural education. Applicants must have participated in an SAE program either in a placement type or an entrepreneurship type. Placement SAE programs involve work or experience-only (paid or unpaid) activities, including directed laboratory, improvement, and research/experimentation experiences; examples include working at a nursery, grooming at a horse stable, developing a research program, or volunteering at a local park. Entrepreneurship SAE programs involve ownership of an agricultural production or agribusiness enterprise. The award areas include agricultural communications, agricultural mechanics design and fabrication, agricultural mechanics energy systems, agricultural mechanics repair and maintenance, agricultural processing, agricultural sales, agricultural services, beef production, dairy production, diversified agricultural production, diversified crop production, diversified horticulture, diversified livestock production, emerging agricultural technology, environmental sciences and natural resources management, equine science, fiber and/or oil crop production, floriculture, food science and technology, forage production, forest management and products, fruit production, grain production, home and/or community development, landscape management, nursery operations, outdoor recreation, poultry production, sheep production, small animal production and care, specialty animal production, specialty crop production, swine production, turf grass management, vegetable production, and wildlife production and management. In some of those areas, students compete separately for placement types and entrepreneurship types; in other areas, placement SAE programs compete with entrepreneurship SAE programs. The total number of award areas varies each year, depending on the areas offered and whether there are separate or combined placement and entrepreneurship competitions. Recently, a total of 49 award areas were offered. Students are first judged at their chapter on their SAE program, with winners advancing to the district level, then to the area level, and finally to the state level. Selection is based on 1) skills and competencies learned that relate to an agricultural career field; 2) financial achievements, including growth in scope; 3) personal growth and development through FFA activities; 4) evidence of student accomplishments based on available resources and opportunities; and 5) communication skills, as demonstrated in the written portions of applications and clear concise answers during interviews. Deadline for Receipt: Area winning applications must be submitted to the state office by May of each year.

2484 UNITED AGRIBUSINESS LEAGUE

Attn: Member Services
54 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606-5105
Tel: (949)975-1424
Free: 800-223-4590
Fax: (949)975-1671
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ual.org

To provide financial assistance to students working on an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agribusiness.

Title of Award: UABT Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded: 2 at $3,000, 1 at $2,000, and 2 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students presently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited college or university offering a degree in agriculture. Applicants must submit an essay on a topic that varies annually but relates to agriculture, 2 letters of recommendation (may be from anyone), and their SAT scores. Their family must be participating in the United Agricultural Benefit Trust (UABT) health care program. They must reside in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Financial need is considered only if the applicant requests it. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2485 UNITED AGRIBUSINESS LEAGUE

Attn: Member Services
54 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606-5105
Tel: (949)975-1424
Free: 800-223-4590
Fax: (949)975-1671
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ual.org

To provide financial assistance to students working on an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agribusiness.

Title of Award: United Agribusiness League Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $5,000, 2 at $4,000, 3 at $3,000, 2 at $2,000, and 4 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students presently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited college or university offering a degree in agriculture. Applicants must be residents of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. They must submit a 2 page essay on a topic that varies annually but relates to agriculture and 3 letters of recommendation (1 each from a teacher, an employer, and a volunteer organization with which they have been associated). A minimum 2.5 GPA is required. Financial need is considered only if the applicant requests it. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2486 UTAH GOLF ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
9121 South 150 West, Suite D
P.O. Box 5601
Sandy, UT 84091-5601
Tel: (801)563-0400
Fax: (801)563-0632
Web Site: http://www.uga.org/awards/scholarship/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students in Utah who have been active in golf.

Title of Award: Utah Golf Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; General studies/Field of study not specified; Turfgrass management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,200. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled or planning to enroll at a postsecondary institution in Utah. Preference is given to applicants already in college or working on an advanced degree. At least 1 scholarship is reserved for a student interested in preparing for a career in agronomy, turf grass management, or as a golf course superintendent. Applicants have been involved in golf, but skill is not considered. They must describe their long-range educational and occupational goals and objectives, what they like about golf, and their background, interested, and future plans in golf. Selection is based on educational experience, achievements, GPA, test scores, goals, and objectives (25%); leadership, extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteerism, and character (25%); golf affiliation and interest (25%); and financial need (25%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2487 VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in an agriculture-related field in college.

Title of Award: Vermont Feed Dealers and Manufacturers Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Botany; Equine studies; Forestry; Horticulture; Soil science; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students in Vermont who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree program in agriculture, including but not limited to animal sciences, equine studies, agribusiness, plant and soil science, forestry, horticulture, and veterinary medicine or technology. Selection is based on a letter of recommendation and required essays. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2488 WASHINGTON FARM BUREAU

1011 Tenth Avenue S.E.
P.O. Box 2009
Olympia, WA 98507-2009
Tel: (360)357-9975
Free: 800-331-FARM
Fax: (360)357-9939
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wsfb.com/Scholarships/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to the children of members of the Washington Farm Bureau who are working on a college degree in a field related to agriculture.

Title of Award: Ray DeVries Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Food science and technology; Horticulture; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children and legal dependents of Washington Farm Bureau member families who have completed at least 1 year of study at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be enrolled in a field of agriculture (e.g., food science, horticulture, animal science, agricultural technology, or other program as it relates to agriculture) and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. They must submit at least 2 letters of recommendation; a 1- to 2-page essay on their choice of vocation or profession and their future role in agriculture; a summary of their activities in service to their school, community, and family; a brief essay on the importance of Farm Bureau; and information on financial need. Selection is based on their essay on choice of vocation or profession (30%), academics (15%), GPA (5%), community and school activities (20%), work and service to family (15%), essay on importance of the Farm Bureau (10%), and financial situation (5%). Deadline for Receipt: County farm bureaus submit their selections to the state scholarship committee by July of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Robyn Meenach, 12609 South Valley Chapel, Valleyford, WA 99036. Applications must be submitted to the student's county farm bureau office.

2489 WISCONSIN AGRI-SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
6000 Gisholt Drive, Suite 208
Madison, WI 53713-4816
Tel: (608)223-1111
Fax: (608)223-1147
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wasa.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduates working on a degree in agriculture at colleges and universities in Wisconsin.

Title of Award: Eldon Roesler Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Wisconsin residents who have completed at least 1 year of study at a university, college, or vocational technical school in the state. Applicants must be majoring in an agricultural discipline or another field with the stated intent of preparing for a career in agriculture. They must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to children of members and associates of the Wisconsin Agri-Service Association (WASA) and employees of WASA companies. Selection is based on qualities of leadership, academic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.