Agronomy Scholarships and Awards

*Deadline: February 1st

*Amount and number awarded varies contingent on money available

*In addition to Department Application, student must also complete College of Agriculture Scholarship Application

  • KENNETH AND MARY COHEE CROP SOIL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:  Has work or Co-op experience in crop and soil science, extracurricular activities, and interest in crop production.

  • KENNETH AND MARY COHEE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:  Undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Agronomy.

  • DR. J.B. PETERSON/MAUNDER

Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Agronomy.

  • DR. WAYNE KEIM AGRONOMY SCHOLARSHIP/MAUNDER

Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in College of Agriculture in the Department of Agronomy.

  • FULK-BRINGMAN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Agronomy student with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

  • HARDY MEMORIAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Indiana resident studying crop science with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

  • ARVIN R (RUDY) HILST MEMORIAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Incoming freshman, sophomore, or junior student studying Agronomy.  Must have GPA of 3.4 or above.

  • IAPSC SOIL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Preference given to students in Soil Science.

  • KEIM FAMILY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Awarded to Junior in the School of Agriculture and majoring in Agronomy. Recipient must be enrolled In or successfully completed AGRY 320.

  • M.O. PENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Graduate or Undergraduate Agronomy Student with minimum graduation index for admission to graduate school.

  • OZZIE LUETKEMEIR AGRONOMY AWARD

Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in College of Agriculture in the Department of Agronomy.

  • OZZIE LUETKEMEIER AGRONOMY SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in College of Agriculture in the Department of Agronomy.

  • ROBBINS, FE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors in Agronomy or closely related fields.

  • SCHMIDT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Students who qualify for no or minimal federal state or institutional need-based student financial aid, based by DFA.

  • SYNGENTA AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP IN AGRONOMY

Eligibility: In-state students in the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture.

  • THIELE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Women studying Soil and Water Conservation in Agronomy, Engineering, or Agriculture.

  • VORST CROPPING SYSTEMS SOIL SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Undergraduates in Agronomy with financial need

  • WOODWARD FAMILY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Undergraduate Agronomy Student

AWARDS

  • DR. JERRY V. MANNERING AWARD IN SOIL CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT
    • MS & PhD students in the areas of soil conservation and management and soil health. 
  • JOE L. WHITE GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD IN SOIL CHEMISTRY AND MINERALOGY
    • MS & PhD students in the disciplines of soil chemistry and mineralogy. Students must demonstrate the Joe L. White philosophy: working on applied problems in soil chemistry and mineralogy through basic research.
  • JOHN AXTELL GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD IN PLANT BREEDING & GENETICS
    • Outstanding MS & PhD students in plant genetics, breeding, and genomics. Students must demonstrate the John Axtell philosophy: improving the quality of life for citizens of the world through excellence in teaching and research. 
  • OUTSTANDING GRADUATE EXTENSION AWARD
    • MS & PhD students with significant extension achievements in Agronomy.
  • OUTSTANDING GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD (MS & PhD)
    • MS & PhD students with significant research achievements in their field of study within Agronomy.
  • OUTSTANDING GRADUATE TEACHING AWARD
    • MS & PhD students with significant teaching achievements within Agronomy. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • DR. WYMAN E. NYQUIST SCHOLARSHIP
    • MS & PhD students in the disciplines of plant genetics, breeding, and genomics and/or related agronomic sciences which include a significant genetics component.
  • DOW AGROSCIENCES GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
    • MS & PhD students demonstrating integrity, academic excellence, initiative, problem solving and leadership.
  • MARVIN & BARBARA PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP
    • MS & PhD students in Agronomy Extension
  • M.O. PENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
    • Outstanding MS & PhD students with displayed passion for agronomy and extension.
  • STANLEY A. BARBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN FERTILITY & PLANT NUTRITION
    • Exceptional MS & PhD students in soil fertility and plant nutrition.
  • WAYNE P. ROTHGEB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP