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Please contact these offices directly for scholarship information and application forms.

4-H Scholarships

The Iowa 4-H Foundation has several scholarships available to entering freshman, many of which are for students entering Iowa State University. Scholarships for undergraduate students are also available. The Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship listings and application forms are available from any Iowa county extension office, from the State 4-H Office at Iowa State University, or on the web at www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/grants.html Deadlines: February 1(annually) Contact: Mitchell Hoyer 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator State 4-H Office in the Extension 4-H Building Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-3630 Phone: 515-294-1531 Email: mhoyer@iastate.edu

The Quercus Landscape 4-H Scholarship

A new scholarship for incoming and current College of Agriculture Students for 2006, the Quercus Landscape 4-H Scholarship ($500) is to be awarded to an Iowa 4-H member majoring in horticulture or landscape design at any Iowa or Minnesota college (includes community colleges). The scholarship is available to incoming freshmen or any undergraduate level student. New scholarship listings and application materials will be available on the Iowa 4-H web site at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/grants.html by the end of the day October 29. You can see the full description there. Applications will be due by February 1, 2006. Contact: Mitchell Hoyer 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator State 4-H Office in the Extension 4-H Building Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-3630 Phone: 515-294-1531 Email: mhoyer@iastate.edu

Iowa State University Financial Aid

Scholarships available through Iowa State University: http://www.financialaid.iastate.edu/scholarships/

ADM-FFA

ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company) is partering with the National FFA Organization to sponsor scholarships for high school seniors and to students enrolled in two and four-year colleges and universities. Applications are available through FFA and must be postmarked on or before February 15. Contact FFA at www.ffa.org or 317-802-6060.

AFA Leaders Conference

The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) organization is dedicated to identifying, encouraging and supporting outstanding college men and women in preparing for careers in the agriculture and food industry. Each fall, AFA organizes an excellent Leader's Conference. Those ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students who have participated have been extremely enthusiastic about the quality of the event. The conference is open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Please visit the AFA web site for information on AFA http://www.agfuture.org/ and the Leader's Conference http://www.agfuture.org/conference.html.

The ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will provide scholarships (i.e., cover the registration costs) to sponsor 5 delegates who will be enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences next year. To apply for one of these 5 scholarships please submit a 1 page essay describing leadership activities you have been involved with to date (or will be engaged in the next academic year), what you hope to gain from attending the conference, a brief description of your career goals, and a listing of any past involvement with AFA. If you wish to be considered, please submit the online College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Currently Enrolled scholarship application, and also bring a hard copy of your essay to the Office of the Associate Dean, Academic Programs, 130 Curtiss Hall by February 15. Winners will be notified early April. Both first-time attendees as well as returning AFA delegates may apply for this scholarship from the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Returning AFA delegates may also apply for a scholarship provided by AFA to help cover the cost of their registration fee. Please contact AFA directly for details on this option.

Annie's Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship

Annie’s Homegrown will award $50,000 in scholarship funds to students studying sustainable and organic agriculture. Up for grabs this year are: * Two (2) $10,000 Undergraduate Scholarships * One (1) $10,000 Graduate Scholarship * Four (4) $2,500 Undergraduate Scholarships * Four (4) $2,500 Graduate Scholarships Annie's Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program is open to full time undergraduate and graduate students beginning or returning to an accredited 2 or 4 year technical or college program or graduate school in the U.S. Students must be focusing on classes in sustainable agriculture and have at least one more year before completing their degree. Annie's accepts applications postmarked between June 1st and September 30th, 2007. Final decisions will be made by January, 2008, and funds will be dispersed on or around February 15, 2008. For more details, go to: http://www.annies.com/programs/sustainable_agriculture_guidelines.html

Charles H. and Inez M. Callahan Memorial Graduate Awards

Charles H. and Inez M. Callahan Memorial Graduate Awards $2000 Students who receive these awards shall meet or exceed the following qualifications: 1. Shall be students who are pursuing a graduate degree in poultry science or agriculture. 2. Preference shall be given to students who are residents of Story County; however, in no student from Story County applies or qualifies for the award, a student who is a graduate of a high school in the State of Iowa may qualify. 3. Preference shall be given to students majoring in poultry science; however, if no such student applies or qualifies, a student from another curriculum in agriculture may qualify. 4. The student recipients must qualify for financial aid as determined by the Financial Aid Office of the University. Submit applications to: Iowa State University, Dept. of Animal Science, 1221 Kildee Hall, Ames, IA 50011-3150. Applications must consist of: a) A description of achievements relative to the award; b) A transcript of academic performance; c) A summary or vita showing professional activities; d) A list of publications; e) An endorsement/nomination letter from the student's major professor. Application deadline is February 15, 2007. Applications will not be accepted after this date. Financial Need Guidelines: 1. Submit a Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15, 2007, so that your financial need may be confirmed prior to selection. (Do not send your FAFSA form to the Dept. of Animal Science.) 2. List Iowa State University on your FAFSA form. 3. FAFSA forms are available online at the Iowa State University, Student Financial Aid website. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Animal Science departmental Poster Session in April 2007. Awards will be distributed in equal installments at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and credited to the student's university account.

Des Moines Women's Club

Application deadline: Feb. 1. For information and applications go to: www.desmoineswomensclub.org Must be a resident of Polk, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, or Warren counties in Iowa.

Farm Credit Services In Omaha Scholarship

for a jr. or sr. in college at Iowa State University majoring in ag business, 3.0 GPA, resident of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wyoming, agriculture background or experience in agriculture. Applicants must provide a 1-2 page essay on how you plan to use your major in your career field. Deadline February 1. Contact Ron Deiter for application information at 515-294-5771 or rdeiter@iastate.edu http://www.econ.iastate.edu/academic/funding/funding.html

Successful Farming-Bayer Corporation, Crop Protection Scholarships

1716 Locust St., LN 424, Des Moines, IA 50309-3023, (515) 284-3000

The First Citizens National Bank Opportunity Scholarship

$1000 scholarship for ISU students in Business, Agriculture, or Human Sciences. The First Citizens National Bank Opportunity Scholarship is for students planning to participate in an international study experience in the upcoming spring, summer, or fall. Two awards will be offered this year. Eligible students must be enrolled in Human Sciences, Business or Agriculture at Iowa State University with a minimum GPS of 2.5, and must be from one of the following counties in Iowa: Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Floyd, Hancock, Mitchell, or Wright. Application deadline is January 25. Details and a downloadable application form are on the web at http://hs.iastate.edu/scholarships. For more information contact: Dr. Beverly Kruempel, Chair, Student Scholarship and Awards Committee, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011. Phone 515-294-0864. Email bjk@iastate.edu, Web www.hs.iastate.edu/scholarships Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 Phone 515-294-8175 Email ccurtis@iastate.edu Web www.educ.iastate.edu

David J. Henry All-University Leadership and Academic Excellence Award

David J. Henry All-University Leadership and Academic Excellence Award One award is available to a full-time undergraduate with senior classification; applicants must apply their junior year of study. Applicants should demonstrate potential for an outstanding professional career and typify the leadership and academic qualities of David J. Henry. Selection is based on leadership and academic achievement. The amount of the award is $2000. Applications are available in 0410 Beardshear Hall. Deadlines: See Application for Deadline Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid 0210 Beardshear Hall Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011-2028

Iowa Pork Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Iowa Pork Foundation Graduate Fellowship Thanks to the generosity of the Iowa Pork Foundation, the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is pleased to announce a graduate fellowship in the amount of $2500. This fellowship is designed to provide support to a student studying at the MS or PhD level in the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who is conducting thesis or dissertation research related to the pork industry. Applicants must be: 1) majoring in the areas of Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Food Science, Microbiology, Agricultural Engineering or other related disciplines that contribute to the pork industry, 2) US citizens, 3) able to demonstrate financial need. Completed applications will include: 1) a cover letter stating: a. the research topic being pursued b. the planned use of the funds (to attend a professional meeting, assist with publication costs, etc.) c. an indication of what support the student is already receiving 2) a copy of the applicant’s vita 3) an endorsement by the applicant’s major professor. Completed applications are due by May 31, 2008, and should be sent to: David Acker Associate Dean for Academic and Global Programs College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 134 Curtiss Hall Iowa State University (e-mail applications are acceptable: dacker@iastate.edu ) The winner will be selected and notified during July, 2008. The award will be made during the Fall semester by the Iowa Pork Foundation. Please note that the fellowship awardee must be present at the Iowa Pork Congress Auction & Scholarship reception on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, to be held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. After receiving the fellowship the awardee is required to submit to the Iowa Pork Foundation a report to include information on the awardee’s future career plans and plans for utilizing the Iowa Pork Foundation fellowship.

Iowa Grape and Wine Scholarship

IOWA GRAPE AND WINE Scholarship Applications due November 1st for 2007-2008 academic year DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today encouraged eligible undergraduate or graduate students to apply for a new scholarship from the Grape and Wine Development Commission. The scholarship is a state-funded grant that will provide scholarships to enhance grape and wine quality in Iowa by increasing accessibility to education. “Educating students on Iowa’s wine enterprise is critical to the continued growth of the industry,” said Northey. “These scholarships are available to students taking viticulture or enology courses from an accredited Iowa university or community college.” Eligible recipients must be an Iowa resident, be associated with an Iowa vineyard or winery, and complete accredited coursework with a grade of 70% (“C”) or higher. A beneficiary must be a volunteer, part-time employee, full time employee, owner, or have other significant affiliation with an Iowa vineyard or winery at the time of application. Applications for the 2007-2008 academic year are due on Thursday, November 1, 2007, and will be reviewed by the Application Review Committee. An individual may receive one scholarship per academic year. “The growing wine industry is one of the many areas of Iowa agriculture that has been growing rapidly in recent years,” Northey said. “This program will help those interested in viticulture continue their education so the can help this industry continue to grow in across the state.” Application materials can be downloaded from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship website at www.agriculture.state.ia.us/grapeAndWine.htm. To receive more information or ask questions, contact Mike Bevins at 515-242-5043

ISU Scholarships

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs awards 12 scholarships annually to students who meet the criteria described below. A committee of faculty and staff select the recipients of each scholarship. Applicants should review the Tips for Effective Scholarship Applications for suggestions. Contact Division of Student Affairs, (515) 294-4420 about these scholarships.

Minority Student Scholarships:

The following scholarships are available for the 2008-2009 academic year. Click on the scholarship name below to download the application for that scholarship. All application materials are due to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (2350 Beardshear Hall) by noon on Friday, November 30, 2007. Awardees will be notified in early February, and scholarships will be applied for the 2008-2009 academic year bill ($2,000 award, divided between two semesters).

*Crazy Horse Scholarship: Applicants must be Native American students. First preference will be given to Native Americans from reservations.

*Donald Smith Scholarship: Applicants must be upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) at the time the award is applied. Each applicant must be an African American student, studying in any technical field. This award is based on need and degree progress.

*Herta David Minority Student Scholarship: Applicants must be minority students who will be in their sophomore, junior or senior year at the time the award is applied. Each applicant must have a 2.50 grade point average at the time of application.

*Lawrence Shindel Scholarship: Applicants must be Native American, full-time students. Preference is given to individuals who will be Juniors or Seniors at the time the award is applied. Applicants must be members of a federally recognized tribe and have documentation of being ¼ or more Indian.


President's Leadership Initiative Awards:

The President’s Leadership Initiative Awards are one-year scholarships awarded to students on the basis of demonstrated leadership. Each applicant must submit a cover letter, leadership resume, an essay of 500 - 1,000 words, and 2 letters of recommendation (one of which must be from an Iowa State University faculty/staff member). All application materials are due to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (2350 Beardshear Hall) by noon on Friday, November 30, 2007. Awardees will be notified in early February, and scholarships will be applied for the 2007-2008 academic year bill ($2,000 award, divided between two semesters).

*Charles F. Frederiksen Leadership Award: This award is open to an Iowa State University student residing in university housing who has served in a leadership role and demonstrated outstanding service to the university community. Recipients are selected on the basis of: contributions to on-campus student leadership; involvement in building community within university-owned housing; personal leadership ability; and scholarship.

*David W. and Ellen J. Raisbeck Leadership Award: The President’s Leadership Initiative Award committee has identified the following criteria for this award: the recipient of this award must be a junior (at the time the award is applied) who demonstrates financial need (as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid) and is a leader in the Greek Community.

*Gib and Nancy Stanek Leadership Award: The President’s Leadership Initiative Award committee has identified the following criteria for this award: the recipient of this award must be a sophomore (at the time the award is applied) who demonstrates leadership through community service.

*Junior Leadership Award: The President’s Leadership Initiative Award committee has identified the following criteria for this award: the recipient must be a junior (at the time the award is applied) who demonstrates a progression of leadership development (breadth, depth, and impact of past leadership activities) and potential for future leadership.

* Sandra and Lynn Davis Leadership Award: The President’s Leadership Initiative Award committee has identified the following criteria for this award: the recipient must be a senior (at the time the award is applied) who demonstrates leadership in any capacity on campus.

* Tze-Yen Teoh Sophomore Leadership Scholarship: The Tze-Yen Teoh Sophomore Leadership Award recognizes the leadership of an ISU sophomore within the university community. The President’s Leadership Initiative Award committee has identified the following criteria for this award: the recipient must be a sophomore (at the time the award is applied) who promotes the qualities of leadership and community service among Iowa State students and who reflects the compassionate, joyous, and thoughtful life of service that marked the life of Tze-Yen.

* Carnot H. Thomas and Lillian M. Thomas Leadership Award: This award, funded by Carnot H. Thomas in honor of his mother and father, is open to any Iowa State University undergraduate in good standing. The recipient must still be an undergraduate student at the time the award is applied (Fall 2007). Recipients are selected on the basis of a combination of financial need, academic achievement, and professional potential.

* W. Robert Parks and Ellen Sorge Parks Senior Scholarship: The President’s Leadership Initiative Award committee has identified the following criteria for this award: the recipient must be a senior (at the time the award is applied) who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, leadership, university involvement, and community service – as well as the promise of continued involvement with Iowa State as an alumnus or alumna.

Richard L. Jensen Memorial $1,000 Scholarship

The Richard L. Jensen Memorial $1,000 Scholarship is awarded each year to a third year student majoring in crop production or an allied subject such as entomology, plant pathology, plant physiology, etc. Further information and application materials are available on the NAICC's web site: http://www.naicc.org/Applications/Scholarship.cfm

Bob Jolly Entrepreneurship Scholarship

for junior or senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who demonstrate an interest/aptitude for entrepreneurship. For more information, contact Stacey Noe at 515-294-4945.

Mobil Delvac 2007 Scholarships

ExxonMobil will provide $4,000 to three students attending an agricultural accredited university in the Fall of 2007. Applications available at www.mobil.com/agri

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NCGA Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship

The National Corn Growers Association and BASF Corporation have teamed up to provide a new scholarship for ag students. The NCGA Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program awards five (5) $1,000 one-year scholarships to deserving, qualified second-year undergraduate students (or later) or graduate students enrolled in an agriculture, agribusiness, or ag vocation program at a 2-year or 4-year program of study at an accredited junior college, college or university. Applicants must be members or dependents of a member of the National Corn Growers Association. Employees and the families of employees of any division of BASF or their subsidiaries are not eligible for the scholarship. For more information and to download the application packet and guidelines, please visit www.ncga.com/scholarship or email scholarship@ncga.com.

John and Mary Pappajohn Scholarship

The John and Mary Pappajohn Scholarship Fund was created through a generous gift from John and Mary Pappajohn. Since 2000, $10,000 in scholarship money has been made available to Iowa State University students demonstrating an interest in entrepreneurship. At $1,000 each, these honors are targeted to students of Junior, Senior, or Graduate status who have started or who intend to establish their own businesses or are participating in the entrepreneurship program. http://www.isupjcenter.org/programs/PJscholarship/ Contact: Lauren Knoche knoche@iastate.edu ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship

SOY Scholarship

The American Soybean Association (ASA) is offering a $5,000 scholarship to an eligible high school senior who plans to declare agriculture as a degree area of study at the university of their choice. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA and must be the child or grandchild of a currect member of ASA and meet the other requirements as described on their website. To apply for the Secure Optimal Yield (SOY) Scholarship, or for more information, please go to www.soygrowers.com/sym/ or call ASA at 1-800-688-7692, ext. 1328.

Winner's Circle Scholarships

"Winner's Circle" Scholarships

Iowa Foundation For Agricultural Advancement

2008

The Iowa Foundation For Agricultural Advancement (IFFAA) is making available the following scholarships to Iowa State University students. The IFFAA is a non-profit organization of individuals and corporations whose goal is to support youth involved in agriculture in Iowa including sponsorship of the "Sale of Champions" at the Iowa State Fair. Please apply for the following scholarships using the IFAA Scholarship Application for Undergraduates. Application Deadline April 1, 2008. Please send “Winner’s Circle” Scholarship applications to: Winner's Circle Scholarship, c/o SGI, 30805 595th Ave., Cambridge, IA 50046 by Apricl 1, 2008. If you have questions, contact Linda Weldon at weldonlinda@hotmail.com or call 515-685-3719.

One $5,000 Bruce Rastetter Scholarship

The applicant must presently be a sophomore or a junior in the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who is involved in the Agricultural Entrepreneurial Program.

One $5,000 Bruce Rastetter Scholarship

The applicant must presently be a sophomore or a junior in the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant in Animal Science Curriculum.

One $5,000 Bruce Rastetter Scholarship

The applicant must presently be a sophomore or a junior in the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant involved in the Biorenewable Resources program at Iowa State University.

One $5,000 Iowa Select Farms Scholarship

The applicant must presently be an upper classman in the College of Agriculture and Life Science at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong agricultural background involving 4-H and/or FFA Swine Projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at college. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the swine production industry after graduation.

One $5,000 Iowa Select Farms Scholarship

The applicant must presently be an upper classman in the College of Agriculture and Life Science at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong agricultural background involving 4-H and/or FFA Swine Projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at college. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the swine production industry after graduation.

One $5,000 Iowa Select Farms Scholarship

The applicant must presently be an upper classman in the College of Agriculture and Life Science at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong agricultural background involving 4-H and/or FFA Swine Projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at college. Preference will be given to applicant who has a strong desire to remain active in the swine production industry after graduation.

One $2,500 Bettle Family Scholarship – Robert and Virginia Bettle

The applicant must presently be an upper classman in the College of Agriculture and Life Science or Human Sciences at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA and demonstrate leadership while being involved in activities. Preference will be given to applicant who shows financial need.

One $1,500 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Scholarship

The applicant must presently be a second or third year student in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the livestock industry after graduation.

One $1,500 Iowa Purebred Swine Council Scholarship

The applicant must presently be an upper classman in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA swine projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the purebred swine industry after graduation.

One $1,000 Earl Mobley Memorial Beef Breeding Scholarship

The applicant must presently be a junior in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA beef breeding projects and a strong emphasis in beef cattle while at ISU. Preference in selection will be given to applicants that have demonstrated leadership while being involved in activities in 4-H and/or FFA and at ISU. Additional criteria considered will be livestock judging activities and a desire to remain active in the livestock industry after graduation.

One $1,000 Iowa Pork Producers Scholarship

The applicant must presently be an upper classman in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA swine projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the swine industry after graduation.

One $1,000 Lauren Christian Memorial Swine Scholarship

The applicant must presently be an upper classman in Animal Science or related curriculum at Iowa State University. The applicant must have a strong background in 4-H and/or FFA swine projects and a strong emphasis in swine while at ISU. Preference will be given to applicant who shows a strong desire to remain active in the swine industry after graduation.

Winton Etchen Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship to an ISU freshman agriculture student who is a resident of Iowa. Sponsored by the Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI). Application deadline is April 25, 2008. For more information call the AAI Foundation at 1-800-383-1682.

Program for Women in Science and Engineering

PWSE offers scholarships to undergraduate women enrolled in science or engineering curricula at Iowa State. Students apply during January each year for scholarships. Students who are high school seniors may apply for the �First Year Scholarships� and currently enrolled undergraduate students or transfer students are eligible to apply for the other scholarships. Application deadline is a postmarked date of February 1st . 210 Lab of Mechanics, Iowa State University, 515-294-0966 http://www.pwse.iastate.edu/oncampus/ugscholarships.html