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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Scholarships

Undergraduate


Scholarships for currently enrolled undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences



Application Period: Dec 26 through Feb 15


Scholarships are awarded in varying amounts to students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and whose primary major is in CALS (full-time student carrying 12 or more credits). Applications must be submitted on-line between December 26 and February 15. Applications will not be accepted after February 15.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Your application will be considered if you satisfy these eligibility requirements:
  1. Enrollment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  2. A GPA of 2.5 or above.
  3. Rank in the upper half of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  4. Show professional promise and leadership potential.

Scholarship winners are selected by the College Scholarships and Awards Committee based on specific criteria listed for each scholarship, plus academic achievement, professional promise and leadership. Some of the scholarships awarded require students to show financial need.

If a scholarship requires additional information, such as an essay or statement, it must be submitted in printed form to the scholarship committee, Room 223C Curtiss Hall by February 15.

Financial need guidelines:

  1. The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, needs to be filed each year by students to qualify for institutional and federal financial aid. It is important to remember to file the FAFSA each year between January 1 and March 1 in order to be considered for priority financial aid. If you choose not to file FAFSA, you may fill out the application to be considered for the scholarships that do not require financial need.
  2. FAFSA forms are available online at the Student Financial Aid website or go directly to www.fafsa.ed.gov.

NOTE: Although the official FAFSA deadline is March 1, we encourage filing before March 1 to avoid technical problems that may occur if too many people are filing at the last minute.

You may fill out the scholarship application before filing for FAFSA. The two processes are separate. We will obtain your FAFSA score from the Office of Student Financial Aid the second week of March.

Scholarship recipients are notified in late March. Awards will be distributed in equal installments at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and credited to the student's university account. If a scholarship recipient changes majors and transfers out of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the scholarship will terminate at the beginning of the following semester.

All students majoring in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are considered for scholarships, with priority going to students who have the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as their primary academic home and are making appropriate progress toward graduation.

Departmental scholarships also are available. Contact the department office for information. Click here for a listing of departmental scholarship website links.

If you were awarded a 4-year scholarship your freshman year, you do not need to re-apply, since the scholarship will be automatically renewed as long as you are meeting the criteria.

For questions, contact the office of the associate dean for academic programs at 515-294-6614.

Fill out the Application


You will be considered for all the scholarships listed below by filling out this single application.

Scholarship Descriptions and Requirements

ADM Agriculture Scholarship


Junior Senior

This scholarship, supplied by the Archer Daniels Midland company, is open to junior and senior students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences majoring in Ag Systems Technology or Ag Business with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Louis M. Thompson - Ag Council Scholarship


Sophomore

for a soph. in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Selection based on scholarship and leader-ship. Provided by ISU Ag Council.

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) Scholarship


Junior Senior

For a junior or senior enrolled in the College of Agriculture majoring in agricultural business, agricultural studies, or agricultural systems technology, with an interest in a career in soybean and corn processing or in the procurement, marketing and/or transportation of grain/grain products.

Alliant Energy Scholarship


Junior Senior

For a jr. or sr., 3.00 GPA and demonstrated leadership.

Bilsland Memorial Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for students from Boone County, Iowa enrolled in the College of Agriculture
and Life Sciences.

Julien L. Boatman Student Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for a soph., jr., or sr. in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Selection based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Borlaug - Thomson Internship


Sophomore Junior Senior

Location: Cresco, Iowa

Selection: One Award
For an undergraduate student with their primary major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing at the time of application. Must be enrolled during the spring semester prior to the internship and the fall semester following the internship.

Description: In support of the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation and the historic Borlaug Farms the intern will be engaged in education and curriculum development, communications, landscape design/management and other related tasks. Further information on the Foundation is available at: http://www.normanborlaug.org/ The intern will also assist the ISU Extension office with various tasks including the county fair and preparations for the Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest. The intern is expected to live in the town of Cresco during the 8 - 10 week internship. The intern is expected to complete a report within one month of the completion of the internship. The intern is also expected to participate in the INSPIRE DAY at the Borlaug Farm in September.

Duration: 8 weeks (minimum) to 10 weeks (maximum) during the summer. By March 1 the intern will select the dates of the summer internship and communicate them to all parties in Cresco and ISU.

Value: Total value of the Borlaug-Thomson Internship is potentially $7,000, making it one of the most prestigious awards offered to undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The award/internship is calculated as follows:
-$ 3,200 based on working for $10/hr x 8 hours/day x 5 days/week x 8 weeks
-$ 3,000 scholarship applied to ISU tuition (half in spring semester, half in fall semester)
-up to $ 800 reimbursed for actual housing costs in Cresco.

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: November 30. A decision will be communicated to all applicants in December.

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

Sponsor: This program was developed and initially 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. In 2010, the program was supported by four different donors. Beginning in 2011, the program was fully supported by Fran and Jack Thomson, a generous family from Cresco, Iowa.

Rod & Mary Brannen Endowed Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who are residents of Iowa, U.S. citizens, with a minimum grade point average of 2.8 with demonstrated financial need.

Roger Bruene Scholarship In Agriculture


Sophomore Junior Senior

for soph., jr. or sr. in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who demonstrates outstanding leadership, at least 2.5 GPA and promise for a career in agri-business.

George W. Catt Memorial Scholarship


Senior

for seniors, selection based on character, financial need, and enrollment in both semesters of the academic year. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Central Livestock Association Scholarship


Junior Senior

for a jr. or sr., 3.0 GPA, resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Iowa. Provide verification that student or family is a customer/member of Central Livestock Association by February 15 to Room 223C Curtiss Hall.

Chicago Farmers Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for a student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with career
goal of service to production agriculture. Selection based on scholarship and
leadership in the field of Agriculture and financial need. Submission of
financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Allen E. Christian Swine Industry Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with experience in the livestock industry. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated career interest in the swine industry. Interested students should fill out the online scholarship application and submit a one-page, single-spaced essay detailing their experience in the livestock industry, such as 4-H, FFA, judging teams, ISU Swine Teaching or Research Farms, or other practical experience such as livestock production farming. The essay should be dropped off (hard copy) to Scholarships, 223C Curtiss Hall, between December 26 and February 15.

CHS University Scholarships


Sophomore Junior Senior

Sophomore, junior or senior status following the semester of application Majoring in an agriculture-related undergraduate program U.S. citizen or legal resident. Demonstrated academic ability and leadership. First preference to students demonstrating an interest in agricultural-based cooperatives (completed cooperatives course(s) covering cooperative business structure; internship or aspiration to work in an ag-based cooperative).

Harold R. and Rachel K. Crawford Multicultural Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for a minority/multicultural student admitted/enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Preference to students who are Native American.

DeKalb Genetics Scholarships


Sophomore Junior Senior

for undergraduates planning career in farming, commercial livestock production or an agricultural business; majoring in animal science, agronomy, ag business, or zoology/genetics. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Jean Wallace Douglas Scholarships


Junior Senior

for jr. and sr. students who are concentrating their studies on sustainable agriculture. Must have 2.5 GPA, evidence of strong interest in sustainable agriculture, possess potential and promise for career in research, teaching, practice, public policy, economics or promotion of the practice of sustainable agriculture.

Dow AgroSciences LLC


Sophomore Junior Senior

for undergraduate students in agriculture in good standing. Provided by Dow AgroSciences LLC

C.J.Gauger FarmHouse Fraternity Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and an active member of FarmHouse Fraternity in good standing; sophomore or above; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; displaying leadership and participation in school and community activities.

Lynn & Marilyn Benson FarmHouse Fraternity Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and an active member of FarmHouse Fraternity in good standing; sophomore or above; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; displaying leadership and participation in school and community activities.

Feed Energy Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship


Sophomore Junior

for students who will be sophomores and juniors next fall with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. To be considered, please submit a brief essay describing what animal agriculture may look like in the year 2050 (please bring hard copy to Room 223C Curtiss by Feb. 15)

Fejervary Fund Scholarships


Sophomore Junior Senior

Fejervary Fund Scholarships awarded to Scott County Iowa residents, with preference given to students with demonstrated financial need. Past Fejervary Fund recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship if enrolled as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidate in the College of Veterinary Medicine at ISU.

Fred Foreman Scholarship in Leadership Participation


Sophomore Junior Senior

For students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and demonstrated leadership and volunteerism through participation in college-related extracurricular activities, in sophomore class standing or above.

GROWMARK, Inc. Scholarship


Junior Senior

Must be a junior or senior enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences from a rural background (farm or community less than 10,000 population); must rank in the upper half of class; preference given to students majoring in Agricultural Business, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education, Agricultural Studies, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agronomy, or Insect Science.

LuVern Gustafson Memorial Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for undergraduate students pursuing degree in agriculture with interest in soil conservation, resident of U.S. and GPA of 2.5.

Al Hagan Scholarship for Alpha Gamma Rho


Sophomore Junior Senior

Selection based on financial need, integrity, leadership and involvement in the Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and/or college activities. Application information is obtained from Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at ISU.

Cedric L. Hall Memorial Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for a soph., jr., or sr. in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences from Woodbury County or the surrounding area. Selection is based on high academic achievement, need and activities. Provided by the Cedric L. Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Homer K. Hansen AGR Scholarships


Sophomore Junior Senior

For members of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at ISU in good standing enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences or Ag Engineering. Must be a graduate from a United States high school; must have financial need and a 2.5 grade point average. The scholarship is renewable for a total of three years (sophomore, junior and senior years). Application information is obtained from Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at ISU.

Cynthia Sue Jacobson Hansen Memorial Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For female students enrolled in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (excluding the pre-veterinary programs) who demonstrate enthusiasm toward their studies and show an active interest in departmental activities and a career interest in production agriculture.

Norma J. Hensley Endowed Scholarship


Junior Senior

For the undergraduate student who is president of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council.

Carl and Marjory Hertz Family Scholarship


Sophomore Junior

For sophomores and juniors interested in a career in professional farm management.

Paul L. Horak Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarships


Sophomore Junior Senior

For students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who are active in ISU's Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity with a 2.5 GPA or greater; demonstrated involvement with clubs & activities; first preference to residents of Washington, Keokuk or Louisa counties in Iowa, or Stone, Barry, Taney or Greene counties in Missouri. Second preference to students from counties in Southeast Iowa.

John and Evelyn Hunter Scholarship in Agriculture


Sophomore Junior Senior

For a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, a resident of Iowa, in a curriculum that focuses on agriculture, with a minimum 2.5 gpa. First preference students from Page or Taylor Counties, second preference students with financial need.

Iowa Independent Crop Consultant's Association Scholarships


Sophomore Junior Senior

for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in good
standing with a minimum of 6 hours of course work in crop production/crop
protection. Submit verification of coursework completed (unofficial transcript with courses highlighted) to 223C Curtiss Hall.

Preference will be given to students that have worked for members of the
IICCA. Students in this category should submit verification of employment to 223C Curtiss Hall.

Iowa Crop Improvement Association Scholarship in Agriculture and Life Sciences


Sophomore Junior Senior

For students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences pursuing a crop-related or seed science major who are residents of Iowa.

Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarships


Sophomore Junior Senior

for soph., jr., or sr. students based on scholarship, leadership qualities and financial need. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Iowa Master Farmer Association Production Scholarship


Senior

for a senior in Animal/Dairy Science, Agronomy, Ag business, or Ag Studies, 2.75 GPA and planning a career in a farming operation.

Fritz Langguth Memorial/Iowa Master Farmer Association Production Scholarship


Senior

for a senior in Animal/Dairy Science, Agronomy, Ag business, or Ag Studies, 2.75 GPA and planning a career in a farming operation.

James T. Irwin Memorial Beginning Farmer Scholarship


Junior Senior

for a junior or senior enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with an interest in returning to production agriculture farm after graduation.

Sue and Darren Jarboe Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for a sophomore, junior, or senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Myron Charles and Lucille Cynthia Jones Family


Sophomore Junior Senior

for a soph., jr. or sr. in agriculture; 2.5 GPA. First preference - Mills County residents who are Adelante Fraternity members.

Dr. Patrick H. Kain Memorial Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences majoring in forestry, animal ecology, biology, genetics, and environmental science. Additional requirements: grade point average 3.33 or higher, demonstrated financial need, and demonstrated leadership.

Jon and Marcia Kinzenbaw Scholarship in Agriculture


Junior Senior

for a junior or senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences majoring in Agricultural Systems Technology, Industrial Technology, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, or Agricultural Studies, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7

Dean Kleckner Global Agriculture


Sophomore Junior Senior

Undergraduate Scholarship for a student pursuing a career related to international agricultural trade, research, development or a related field. Must have graduated from an Iowa high school.

Knecht Family Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for a sophomore, junior or senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Must be an Iowa resident. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, with preference given to students with an interest in a career in production agriculture.

Edward F. and Phoebe H. Knipling Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For a student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences pursuing a degree in agricultural science.

Fred W. Koester Memorial Scholarship


Junior Senior

for a jr. or sr., Iowa resident, 2.5 GPA, curriculum in agriculture emphasizing soil and water conservation with potential leadership in these areas.

Larry D. Lursen Memorial Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Science who are residents of Butler County, Iowa. Second preference from counties of Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Bremer, Black Hawk, Grundy, Hardin or Franklin. Preference to students who plan to return to work or farm in Butler County after graduation.

Newman I. Lyle Memorial Award


Sophomore Junior Senior

for soph., jr. or sr. interested in soil conservation.

Martin Family Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For a student enrolled in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences pursuing career in production agriculture.

Frank H. Mendell Scholarship


Junior Senior

jr. or sr. agronomy, animal ecology or forestry. Selection based on scholarship and career interest in conservation.

Monsanto Agriculture Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a college grade point average of 2.5 pursing a degree in agronomy, seed science, horticulture, insect science, agricultural systems technology, agricultural studies, microbiology, global resource systems, genetics, food science, environmental science, culinary science, biology, agricultural biochemistry, agricultural business, or public service & administration.

Nancy C. Pellett Fund scholarship


Junior Senior

for a junior or senior enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with an interest in returning to production agriculture farm after graduation.

Pilcher Scholarship for Leaders in Agriculture


Sophomore Junior Senior

for sophomores, juniors, or seniors, in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and demonstrated leadership as evidenced by participation in student organizations. Applicants shall submit a short essay (1-2 pages) which describes an ag leadership experience in which the applicant made a difference and a specific activity or experience that was important in clarifying the applicant's career aspirations. (Submit essay to 223C Curtiss Hall by February 15).

Kiley and Marie Powers Scholarship Program in the Plant Sciences


Sophomore Junior Senior

for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with interests in the plant sciences. Agronomy, plant health protection, horticulture, forestry, AST, Ag biochemistry, microbiology, genetics (plant); demonstrating high scholastic achievement and strong record of participation in school & community activities. Sponsored by ISU Agricultural Endowment.

Pudil Trust Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for student studying in the areas of wildlife conservation and/or environmental management.

Jon E. Quinn Scholarship for Pre-Professional Medicine


Junior Senior

for a junior or senior student with a pre-professional emphasis in animal or human medicine enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Must be a resident of Iowa with a permanent residence in a rural community of less than 15,000 people. Must have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Ward E. Salisbury Agricultural Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with demonstrated financial need, academic achievement and leadership. First preference to residents of Carroll County; second preference from Calhoun, Greene, Crawford and Guthrie Counties; third preference other counties in Iowa.

Sears Recipients Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

funded by former Sears Roebuck Scholarship recipients. For College of Agriculture and Life Sciences soph., jr. or sr.; 2.5 GPA, graduates of U.S. high school with demonstrated financial need. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Robert L. Skinner Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For worthy student showing outstanding leadership, good character, service oriented, good scholastic achievement.

Stark/Sandage/Frischmeyer Scholarship


Junior

for a jr. pursuing career in ag business, commodity marketing, or general agriculture. Provided by The Sandage Companies.

Elmer J. Steuck Scholarship in Agriculture


Sophomore Junior Senior

for a student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who is a sophomore, junior or senior who is a resident of Iowa demonstrating financial need. Preference given to resident of Iowa counties Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth or Sioux.

Albert C. & Ruth B. Timm Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for soph., jr. or sr. in dairy or animal science. Selection based on academic excellence and financial need. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Edgar Timm Endowed Memorial Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for soph., jrs., or srs. in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences pursuing study in agronomy, plant genetics or plant pathology; academic excellence, professional potential and need. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Mogens R. Tolstrup Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

For a sophomore, junior or senior in the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Selection is based on scholarship and
leadership.

Helen J. VanZante Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for undergraduates pursuing a degree in conservation/preservation of farmland and soil resources of Iowa, 2.5 GPA and financial need. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Kenneth M. & Ruth I. Wagner Agricultural Memorial Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

for undergraduates in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 2.5 GPA with financial need. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Henry A. Wallace Endowed Scholarship


Junior Senior

for a junior or senior. Selection based on academic excellence, financial need, professional potential, and commitment to the development of a profitable, resource-conserving, environmentally-sound system of agriculture. Provided by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

Lane-Wells Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

Based on scholarship and need. Must be in school both semesters of academic year. Submission of financial need form (FAFSA) to ISU Financial Aid Office required.

David Zahller Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

Awarded solely on basis of academic achievement.