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
- 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.
- The nominator will be a member of ASA, CSSA or SSSA.
Nominee
- Former recipients of this Award are not eligible.
- The nominee must be enrolled in a program at an accredited educational institution.
- 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.
- The nominee will have earned a 3.5, or above, cumulative grade point average at the time that the application is submitted.
- Nominees will have participated in community, work, and/or campus leadership activities, particularly in agronomic, crop, or soil science.
- Identification of financial need will be taken into consideration.
Reference
- 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
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Nominee
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Letter of Interest
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Resume
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Advisor Name
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Advisor Email
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Expected Graduation Date
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Field of Study
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Describe how receiving this award would assist your academic experiences and career development.
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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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