Academic Undergraduate Scholarship

 
This scholarship is provided to a meritorious undergraduate student pursuing a career in agronomic, crop, or soil science. The scholarship consists of a certificate and a monetary award. Funding is administered by the Agronomic Science Foundation.

Nominations Opened: Jan 4, 2024 - 8:00 AM CSTAdd to calendar
Nominations Initiated by: Mar 19, 2024 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
1 Reference Letters and Final Nomination Submission by: Mar 26, 2024 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
Reference Letter max characters: 6000

If you have any questions regarding the application, please email awards@sciencesocieties.org or call 608-268-4952.

In 2024, two scholarships at $3,000 each will be awarded.


Eligibility

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Nominator

  1. Members of this ASA, CSSA, SSSA Award Committee and the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Executive Committees are not eligible to be a nominator for this scholarship.
  2. The nominator will be a member of ASA, CSSA or SSSA.

Nominee

  1. Former recipients of this Award are not eligible.
  2. The nominee must be enrolled in a program at an accredited educational institution.
  3. The nominee will be an undergraduate student member (ASA, CSSA, or SSSA) pursuing a career in the agronomic, crop, or soil science of Freshman, Sophomore or Junior credit standing.
  4. The nominee will have earned a 3.5, or above, cumulative grade point average at the time that the application is submitted.
  5. Nominees will have participated in community, work, and/or campus leadership activities, particularly in agronomic, crop, or soil science.
  6. Identification of financial need will be taken into consideration.

Reference

  1. Members of this ASA, CSSA, SSSA Award Committee and the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Executive Committees are not eligible to be a reference for this scholarship.

Qualifications

Nominator

  1. Current title

Nominee

  1. Letter of Interest
    Provide a letter of interest that states your strengths and accomplishments, including a history of community and campus leadership activities, particularly in agriculture.
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Advisor Name
  5. Advisor Email
  6. Expected Graduation Date
  7. Field of Study
  8. Describe how receiving this award would assist your academic experiences and career development.
    (Character Limit, including spaces: 2500)
  9. Describe one major change you think is needed to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in your scientific field.
    (Character Limit, including spaces: 2500)

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