Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Learn about awards and scholarships available to Agronomy students.

Also, take a look at all of the recent accolades being given to our faculty, staff, and students.

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Available Scholarships & 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

Agronomic Achievement Award

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Announcing the new

Mark Neyman Memorial Student Experience Fund

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Legends of Agronomy

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These awards, plus many more that don't fit into the catagories above, are highlighted in our annual Agronomy Accolades presentations (formerly December Recognition):