Animal Sciences

2026–27 Animal Sciences scholarship recipients announced

  • Story by Katy Kinker
  • September 17, 2026

The Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences awarded $96,300 in scholarships to current students for the 2026–27 academic year. These scholarships recognize and support students as they continue their education and pursue their goals in animal sciences.

This support is made possible through the generosity of donors who invest in the success of Animal Sciences students and help provide opportunities for the next generation of leaders in the field.

Scholarship recipients for the 2026–27 academic year include:

  • Charlie Cummings
  • Alexis Shaw
  • Dylan McDaniel
  • Cora Hader
  • Allison Giganti
  • Madalyn Denton
  • Antony Lugo
  • Olivia Bowman
  • Brynn Smith
  • Gabrielle Deakins
  • Addison Oelke
  • Katelyn Callahan
  • Emma Hope
  • Makenzie Eagle
  • Aspen Hall
  • Avery Donaldson
  • Regina Hoefer
  • Jill Brubaker
  • Paige Clott
  • Neely Brown
  • Kaya Arnold
  • Andrew Bunner
  • Brooklyn Burdick
  • Claire Barsness
  • Allison Downey
  • Lola Allen
  • Kalen Moe
  • Haley Gaff
  • Hailey Orem
  • Hannah Taylor
  • Makenna Himsel
  • Isabella Bennett
  • Hannah Schwab
  • Tristan Kitchel
  • Willow Morningstar
  • Dane Kissell
  • Hunter Foland
  • Dylan Day
  • Nyla Cheeseborough
  • Aminata Diagana
  • Tyler Martin
  • Lavinia Weber
  • Mattisyn Ramey
  • Paula Díaz-Fischbach
  • Samantha Lauber

A full list of Animal Sciences scholarships is available on our scholarships page or through the College of Agriculture’s Office of Academic Programs (OAP), where you can apply and learn more about eligibility requirements.

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