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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
Phone: 515-294-1531
Email: mhoyer@iastate.edu

Scholarships available through Iowa State University:

http://www.financialaid.iastate.edu/scholarships/

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

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.

The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) organization is dedicated to supporting outstanding college students in preparing for careers. Each fall, AFA organizes an excellent Leader's Conference. 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 scholarships please submit a one-page essay (to 130 Curtiss by February 15) describing leadership activities you have been involved with to date (or will be engaged in this 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.

First-time attendees as well as returning AFA delegates may apply for this scholarship from the College of Ag & Life Sciences. Returning AFA delegates may also apply for a scholarship provided by AFA, please contact AFA directly for details.

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is a non-profit organization that focuses on funding scientific floriculture research and scholarships/internships for students wanting to enter the floriculture industry. AFE has many scholarships available to students.

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Annie's Homegrown will award $50,000 in scholarship funds to students studying sustainable and organic agriculture.

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.

For more details, go to: http://www.annies.com/sustainable_agriculture_scholarship

Location: Cresco, Iowa

Selection: One Award
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences major
Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing

Duties: In support of the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation and the historic Borlaug Farm the intern will be engaged in education and curriculum development, communications, and landscape design. In support of the Cresco Chamber of Commerce the intern will assist in preparations for the Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest as well as engaging in related community affairs. The intern is expected to live in the town of Cresco during the 8 week internship.

Duration: 8 weeks during Summer 2010. The awardee will work for 4 weeks on projects in support of the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation and 4 weeks on projects in support of the Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest. By March 1 the intern will select the dates of the internship and communicate them to all parties in Cresco and ISU.

Value: Total value of the Borlaug Scholar Award/Internship is potentially $5,200, making it one of the most prestigious awards offered to undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The award/internship is calculated as follows:
- $3,200 based on working for $10/hr x 8 hours/day x 5 days/week x 8 weeks
- $2,000 scholarship applied to ISU tuition (half in spring semester 2010, half in fall semester 2010)

How to apply: Submit by email your letter of interest, resume and names of three references to Associate Dean David Acker, 134 Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA 50011 dacker@iastate.edu

Deadline: December 12, 2009. Interviews will be conducted during the first week of Spring Semester.

For more information: David Acker, 134 Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA 50011 515-294-6614
Mark Honeyman, 32 Curtiss Hall, Ames IA 50011 515-294-4621

Sponsor: This program is sponsored by the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the ISU Agricultural Endowment (ISUAE). The ISUAE was founded in 1937 to help Iowa farm families survive and thrive. Throughout its history, the ISUAE has worked to keep families on the farm and to ensure the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences plays an important role in supporting the agriculture industry in Iowa.

For undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who have successfully completed learning service program in Uganda through the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods. For more information, contact David Acker, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.

Charles H. and Inez M. Callahan Memorial Graduate Awards $2000.

Submit applications to: Iowa State University, Dept. of Animal Science, 1221 Kildee Hall, Ames, IA 50011-3150. Application deadline is February 15. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Animal Science departmental Poster Session. Awards will be distributed in equal installments at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and credited to the student's university account.

More Information: http://www.ans.iastate.edu/stud/grad/financial/

The Colvin Scholarship Foundation and Certified Angus Beef LLC are seeking applicants for its scholarships. All qualified college juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply.

Developed in 1999 as Louis M. "Mick" Colvin retired as Executive Director, the scholarship recognizes his role in making dreams a reality and inspiring others to be their best. Colvin co-founded the Certified Angus Beef Program in 1978, leading it to provide the world's leading brand of fresh beef. This scholarship benefits tomorrow's leaders who are involved in their communities and the beef industry.

Applications are available at http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/press/csf/index.php.

For more information, please contact: June Studer at 800-225-2333, ext. 211, or by e-mail at jstuder@certifiedangusbeef.com.

Must be a resident of Polk, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, or Warren counties in Iowa.

For information and applications go to: www.desmoineswomensclub.org

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

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$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. 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

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

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) give over 4,000 scholarships each year to students going to four-year universities, community college, and graduate school.

For college bound students of all levels who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Students must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA, (3.3 GPA for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program) and plan to be enrolled full-time in the Fall. All majors are encouraged to apply.

There are close to 150 HSF scholarship programs available to you, including the Gates Millennium Scholars Program. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $15,000. Apply online at www.hsf.net

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, 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. 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 in late January, 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.

Application materials can be downloaded from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship website at http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/Horticulture_and_FarmersMarkets/grapeAndWineCommission.asp. To receive more information or ask questions, contact Mike Bevins at 515-242-5043

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs awards scholarships annually to students. A committee of faculty and staff select the recipients of each scholarship. Contact Division of Student Affairs, (515) 294-4420 http://www.public.iastate.edu/~saff/forms/homepage.html#scholarships

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

The scholarship, initiated by Roger and Connie Underwood in recognition of Dr. Bob Jolly's dedications, unselfish leadership and stewardship of the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program, provides an award to a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student who demonstrates a commitment to and aptitude for entrepreneurship.

The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a recipient at a junior or senior standing and pursuing a major offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at time of application. The recipient will demonstrate an interest/aptitude for entrepreneurship, as determined by the director. Examples include but are not limited to: participation in the programs of the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative; experience starting a business or non-profit organization; internship with an entrepreneurial business; relevant course work; etc.

Applications are available in room 33 curtiss hall and at www.entrepreneurship.ag.iastate.edu, click on undergraduate scholarships. Questions regarding the scholarship program should be directed to Stacey Noe, program coordinator at 515-294-4945.

Monsanto offers a variety of scholarships to recognize, reward and encourage students to continue their education in ag-related fields. Driven by the desire to actively support expanding development of future industry leaders,Monsanto seeks out exceptional students who have long-term career interests in agriculture. Over the past 10 years, we have donated close to $1.5 million in scholarships and awards to thousands of students.

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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 http://www.ncga.com/ncga-academic-excellence-agriculture-scholarship-program or email scholarship@ncga.com.

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/

The Iowa Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is offering three Memorial Scholarships each valued up to $500. These scholarships provide financial aid to persons needing economic assistance and who are interested in furthering their education and careers in a soil conservation/natural resource related field through course work, special study or seminars. For applicant requirements and additional information, please visit the Iowa SWCS website.

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.

The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) is making available the following scholarships to Iowa State University students. The IFAA 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. Please send Winner's Circle Scholarship applications to: Winner's Circle Scholarship, c/o SGI, 30805 595th Ave., Cambridge, IA 50046. If you have questions, contact Linda Weldon at Linda@slweldon.net or call 515-685-3719.

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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 .


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