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Are you an undergraduate or graduate student and SACNAS or MANRRS member interested in furthering your career in the agronomic, crop, soil, and environmental sciences? Consider applying for the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Bridge Scholars Program - open to students in the United States and US Territories.

The Bridge Scholars Program encourages scientific development in agricultural and environmental sciences through scholarship, networking, and professional development for historically excluded groups (including Black, African, Hispanic, LatinX, Mexican, Native American, and Chicano students). The program, funded by the Agronomic Science Foundation, is providing scholarships for up to eight students who will be awarded:

  • Fully funded registration and abstract fee to the 2024 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX Nov 10-13, 2024.
  • A one-year membership in ASA, CSSA, and SSSA.
  • Financial aid for travel to the Annual Meeting, consisting of paid lodging and a $600 travel scholarship.
  • 1:1 Mentorship with esteemed scientists from a range of career disciplines.
  • Access to professional development workshops, scientific sessions, and corporation connections, and other scholarship opportunities.

Note: Those students that are not currently ASA, CSSA, SSSA members may receive preference in the scholarship selection.

Learn more about the program in the March 2024 CSA News magazine!

1. Bridge Scholars Application Process

Note: Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applicant preference will be given to current SACNAS and MANRRS members. While it is not required to be a member of ASA, CSSA, SSSA it is required to create an account within our system in order to apply.

  • View, learn more, and submit your application to the Bridge Scholars Program by May 6, 2024.
  • Request a supporting letter from your advisor (via the application process) and have them upload it by Tuesday May 21, 2024 (one letter required), midnight CST.
  • Finalize your application once the reference letter has been uploaded by Wednesday May 22, 2024, midnight CST.
  • Questions on the program? Contact Susan Chapman, schapman@sciencesocieties.org
  • Questions on the application process? Contact awards@sciencesocieties.org

 

2. Abstract Submission Process:

Important – if you are applying for this award, please plan to submit your scientific abstract for the 2024 ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting. Due to the timing, an abstract is not required at the time of application but is encouraged for recipients. Upon acceptance into the program an abstract fee waiver will be provided. Abstract submissions are open through July 9. To learn more visit https://www.acsmeetings.org/submit. Selected scholars who are presenting should also present in the Diversity Student Poster Competition at the Annual Meeting

 

Nominations Opened: Mar 13, 2024 - 8:00 AM CDTAdd to calendar
Nominations Initiated by: May 6, 2024 - 11:59 PM CDTAdd to calendar
1 Reference Letters and Final Nomination Submission by: May 22, 2024 - 11:59 PM CDTAdd to calendar
Reference Letter max characters: 6000

Deadlines:

  • Complete Application and submit with a letter of support from your advisor: May 22, 2024, midnight CST.
  • We expect results will be communicated by June 7. 2024

*Up to 8 Students will be selected for 2024


Eligibility

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Qualifications

Nominee

  1. Are you currently in a Undergraduate, Master's, or Doctorate program?
  2. Are you a current SACNAS member?
    Select Local level for your local chapter, national level or both.
  3. Are you a current MANRRS member?
  4. Are you a current ASA, CSSA, and/or SSSA member?
  5. Will you be submitting an abstract for a scientific oral or poster for the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting?
  6. I have ensured that the “About Me” section here is complete (login is required): https://www.agronomy.org/my-account/about-me
  7. Advisor Name
  8. Advisor Email
  9. Expected Graduation Date
  10. Field of Study
  11. If selected, do you have the ability to attend the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting November 10-13, 2024?
  12. List leadership positions with any organizations during your time as an undergraduate and graduate student (if any).
    Describe any involvement you have had with SACNAS and/or MANRRS and how it has helped your development as a student and leader. (Character Limit, including spaces: 350)
  13. List leadership positions with any organizations during your time as an undergraduate and graduate student (if any).
    (Character Limit, including spaces: 1000)
  14. Describe one major change you think is needed to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in your scientific field.
    (Character Limit, including spaces: 2500)
  15. Describe how attending and presenting at the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting will enrich your academic experiences and career development.
    (Character Limit, including spaces: 2500)

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