Agronomy, Crops, and Soils is excited to introduce the Awards Hub this year!
Scheduled to launch on January 21, 2025, all members will have access to the awards hub and can start applying and nominating for those available. Please check back then to apply for an award or nominate someone!
Scheduled to launch on January 21, 2025, all members will have access to the awards hub and can start applying and nominating for those available. Please check back then to apply for an award or nominate someone!
This scholarship is provided to a meritorious undergraduate student pursuing a career in agronomic, crop, or soil science. The scholarship consists of a certificate and a monetary award. Funding is administered by the Agronomic Science Foundation.
Nominations Opened: Jan 4, 2024 - 8:00 AM CSTAdd to calendar
Nominations Initiated by: Mar 19, 2024 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
1 Reference Letters and Final Nomination Submission by: Mar 26, 2024 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
Reference Letter max characters: 6000
If you have any questions regarding the application, please email awards@sciencesocieties.org or call 608-268-8080.
In 2025, two scholarships at $3,000 each will be awarded.
Eligibility
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Nominator
- Members of this ASA, CSSA, SSSA Award Committee and the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Executive Committees are not eligible to be a nominator for this scholarship.
- The nominator will be a member of ASA, CSSA or SSSA.
Nominee
- Former recipients of this Award are not eligible.
- The nominee must be enrolled in a program at an accredited educational institution.
- The nominee will be an undergraduate student member (ASA, CSSA, or SSSA) pursuing a career in the agronomic, crop, or soil science of Freshman, Sophomore or Junior credit standing.
- The nominee will have earned a 3.5, or above, cumulative grade point average at the time that the application is submitted.
- Nominees will have participated in community, work, and/or campus leadership activities, particularly in agronomic, crop, or soil science.
- Identification of financial need will be taken into consideration.
Reference
- Members of this ASA, CSSA, SSSA Award Committee and the ASA, CSSA, SSSA Executive Committees are not eligible to be a reference for this scholarship.
Qualifications
Nominator
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Current title
Nominee
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Letter of Interest
Provide a letter of interest that states your strengths and accomplishments, including a history of community and campus leadership activities, particularly in agriculture. -
Resume
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Unofficial Transcripts
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Advisor Name
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Advisor Email
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Expected Graduation Date
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Field of Study
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Describe how receiving this award would assist your academic experiences and career development.
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Describe one major change you think is needed to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in your scientific field.
(Character Limit, including spaces: 2500)
Nominations are not currently open.
Please return here after nominations open to initiate your nomination.