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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 (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 130 Curtiss Hall by February 15.

Financial need guidelines:

  1. We strongly suggest that you submit a Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 14 so that your estimated need is available when selections are made.
  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 because if you wait until the last minute and there is a technical problem (ice storm, power outage, system is jammed because of too many submissions at once, etc.) your FAFSA score will not get to us in time.

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 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.

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

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.

AFA Leaders Conference


Sophomore Junior Senior

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.

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 and Life Sciences with a commitment to 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.

Julien L. Boatman Memorial 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.

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 130 Curtiss Hall.

Chicago Farmers Scholarship


Junior

for a junior 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.

CHS Foundation Scholarships


Sophomore Junior Senior

Entering sophomore, junior or senior year
Applicable primary curriculum/majors: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Studies, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agronomy, Animal Science, Environmental Studies, Dairy Science, Public Service and Administration in Agriculture
Career choice: all Ag Business options, farming, international agriculture, conservation – soil/water/environment, sustainable agriculture, meat science, plant science

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

Farmers Cooperative Company (Farnhamville) Scholarship in Agriculture


Junior

For juniors in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences majoring in Agronomy, Ag Business, Ag Education (with emphasis in Ag Communications), or AST; GPA 3.0 or more; demonstrate ag leadership; preference to applicants with career interest in grain marketing, commodity merchandising, agronomics, elevator management or grain market analysis and with interest in finding employment in a rural area.

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.

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; majoring or minoring in Agronomy, Ag Business, Ag Studies, Ag Education, Ag Systems Technology, Professional Ag, Pest Management or Entomology. Recipients are required to attend the annual meeting in Chicago each September.

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.

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.

Norma J. Hensley Endowed Scholarship


Junior Senior

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

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. Students that have worked for members of the IICCA given preference. Submit verification of coursework completed and any employment by IICCA members to 130 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.

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.

Jon and Marcia Kinzenbaw Scholarship in Agriculture


Junior Senior

for a junior or senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences majoring in Ag Biosystems Engineering [specifically, Ag Systems Technology or Industrial Technology), Ag Business, or Ag Education & Studies with 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.

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.

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 student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 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.

Western Seed Association Scholarships


Sophomore

for soph. who show promise in agronomy or related fields; demonstrated long-term interest in agriculture through scholarship and leadership. Scholarships presented during Western Seed Association annual meeting in Kansas City, MO in early November and recipients are required to attend.

David Zahller Scholarship


Sophomore Junior Senior

Awarded solely on basis of academic achievement.