College of Agriculture Scholarships - Cal Poly Pomona

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College of Agriculture Scholarships

Message from the Dean This website has been prepared for new and continuing students enrolled in the College of Agriculture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Because we know that our students make great sacrifices in order to pursue their education, we have made every effort to increase the number of available scholarships in the College and to provide information about scholarships offered by apparel, food and agriculture‐related companies, organizations and government entities. Additional scholarships are also available through the Financial Aid Office located on the third floor of the CLA building (98‐T3‐3). For more information, please visit their office or call (909) 869‐3700. Unless noted otherwise, questions about specific scholarships should be directed to the appropriate department. Lester C. Young, Ph.D. Dean, College of Agriculture

Contents Click on your major to find scholarships in your area

All Majors Agribusiness & Food Industry Management Majors Agricultural Science/Ag Education Majors Animal Health Science Majors Animal Science Majors Apparel Merchandising & Management Majors Food Science & Technology Majors Foods & Nutrition Majors Plant Science Majors

Updated Fall 2011 by Marie Robb, [email protected] Recruitment & Retention Office Building 2, Room 114, 909‐869‐2869, 1‐888‐2DAYSAG

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All Majors Dean’s Office: Building 2, Room 216 Contact: Janet Mundy (909) 869‐2205 W.K.K. Arabian Horse Center: Building 29, Room 100 Contact: Kelly Pina (909) 869‐4988

College Award John E. Andrews Student Leader Of The Year Award Award: 2 awards of $500 each; one undergraduate and one graduate student Criteria:

60% ‐ Leadership contributions will be considered on a qualitative basis. Success, involvement, effectiveness, time commitment, innovation of activities, positions held, the degree of responsibility, and contributions made.

20% ‐ Minimum GPA 3.0 (undergraduate); 3.5 (graduate) 20% ‐ Recommendations from faculty Students must be: a) Enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona for at least 3 quarters; b) Full‐time Cal Poly

Pomona student; and c) Sophomore through graduate standing. Nomination Procedure

Nominations may be made by fellow students, faculty, and staff.

The nominator outlines, in letter form, the leadership activities of the previous three or four quarters. This letter should provide a supporting rationale for selecting the nominee. A sample of outstanding work by the student (examples: thesis, senior project or other written capstone paper, research posters) may be included to support contributions in the area of scholarship.

A selection panel of faculty, staff, and students selects the two recipients.

The Dean’s Office will determine whether or not GPA and residency requirements have been met.

Application: Nominations can be in memo or letter format. Submit to the Dean’s Office. Deadline: April 20

College Scholarships Mack H. Kennington/Alpha Zeta Scholarship H. M. “Red” Sperber Memorial Scholarship College of Agriculture Alumni Scholarship Allen C. Christensen Scholarship Award: 4 awards of $900 each Criteria:

Open to new students entering fall quarter in any major degree program in the College of Agriculture, Cal Poly Pomona

Minimum overall 3.0 GPA Achievement based on official transcripts and, for freshmen, SAT and ACT test scores SAT scores of 550 Math and 550 Critical Reading, or ACT scores of 24 English and 23 Math Extracurricular and leadership activities Work and/or volunteer experience; career development in areas related to chosen major Recommendations‐two letters from teachers, counselors, and/or administration Written essay

Application: Available in Dean’s Office Deadline: May 15

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Norman K. Dunn Memorial Scholarship Award: $600 Criteria:

Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to the following academic year Full time enrollment (minimum 12 units per quarter) Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated strong interest and dedication to the Arabian breed and/or the equine industry Demonstrated strengths and dedication in the areas of citizenship and leadership

Application: Available at the W.K.K. Arabian Horse Center Deadline: August 31 Senator James Brulte Scholarship Award: 1 or more scholarships up to $600

Award may be used for fees or scholarship activity (research project, travel expenses in connection with research presentations at professional meetings, or other project as described in essay)

Criteria: Open to full time freshman and sophomore students majoring in the College of Agriculture;

preference to students in the Honors Program Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 Typed 500‐word essay describing how funds are to be used; essay will be judged on the quality of

writing, clarity of message, and strength of justification for use of funds Application: Available in Dean’s Office Deadline: April 15 President’s Council Scholars Program Award: 1 award per college of $2,500 Criteria:

Open to full time junior and senior students Must be American citizen Minimum overall GPA of 3.5 Must verify outstanding individual achievement Must document significant contributions to university and community activities

Application: Available in Dean’s Office Deadline: Last day of winter quarter Harold O. & Aileen Wilson Scholarship Award: $750‐$1,000 available for 1 or more awards Criteria:

Open to full time, undergraduate, agriculture students 45 units completed in one of the majors in the College of Agriculture (16 of the 45 units must be in

the major core) Current enrollment in at least 12 units, including at least 4 units in the major core curriculum Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 At least one year of coursework remaining 500‐word essay describing career goals, leadership, service to clubs, department, or college, and

to the industry served by your major; resume; two letters of recommendation Application: Available in Dean’s Office Deadline: April 15

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Arabian Horse Association of Southern California Scholarships Award: 2 ‐ 3 awards of $500 each Criteria:

Open to full time Cal Poly Pomona students enrolled in a minimum of 12 units per quarter Minimum GPA of 3.0 Evidence of contributions to the promotion and welfare of the Arabian horse must be shown

Application: Available at the W.K.K. Arabian Horse Center Deadline: Spring quarter Russell & Ruth Mawby Scholarships Award: 2 ‐ 3 awards of $500 each Criteria:

Open to full time Cal Poly Pomona students majoring in animal science or other agriculture program

Full time student Minimum 12 units per quarter Minimum GPA of 3.0 Must demonstrate interest and involvement in California light horse industry

Application: Available at the W.K.K. Arabian Horse Center Deadline: Spring quarter

Off‐Campus Scholarships Charles P. Lake/Rain for Rent Scholarship Established for Charles P. Lake, Founder of Rain for Rent, an international irrigation equipment company. Offices are located throughout California agricultural areas. Award: $1,000 Criteria:

Open to all agriculture majors; preference given to students specializing in irrigation and soils technology

Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona Application: Contact Rain for Rent, Inc., P.O. Box 2248, Bakersfield, CA 93303‐2248, or the Plant Science

Department Deadline: May 31

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Agribusiness & Food Industry Management Majors Department Office: Building 2, Room 213 Contact: Tami Harshberger (909) 869‐2179

Department Scholarships College of Agriculture Scholarship Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors majoring in ABM Minimum GPA 2.5 Full time enrollment

Application: Available in department office Deadline: March Dr. & Mrs. Edison Cabacungan Scholarship In honor of the late Mr. Riley H. Allen, Editor, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors majoring in ABM Full time enrollment Overall GPA of 3.0 Participation in ABM student club activities

Application: Available in department office Deadline: March Enos Spencer Reid Memorial Award Scholarship Award: Amount varies Criteria:

Open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors majoring in ABM Minimum GPA of 2.5 Involvement in extracurricular activities

Application: Available in department office Deadline: March Dr. M. Robert White Leadership Scholarship Endowment Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors majoring in ABM GPA of 2.5 500 word essay assigned by the department chair Two letters of recommendation, one from faculty advisor Submit biography with application

Application: Available in department office Deadline: March

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Jim Hicks Scholarship Award: 2 awards of $4,000 each Criteria:

Open to sophomores or juniors Minimum GPA 3.0 Full time enrollment Demonstrated leadership through student government or community activities


Off‐Campus Scholarships General Dillingham Produce Scholarships Award: 2 awards of $1,000 each Criteria:

Open to sophomores and juniors majoring in ABM Minimum GPA of 2.5 Interest in food distribution


California Agribusiness Credit Union Scholarship Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to juniors only Minimum GPA 2.5 Full time enrollment 500 word essay


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Ag Science Majors Department Office: Building 2, Room 213 Contact: Tami Harshberger (909) 869‐2179

Off‐Campus Scholarship California Agricultural Teachers’ Association (CATA) Scholarship Program Award: Up to 5 awards of $500 each Criteria:

Fifth year post‐baccalaureate student completing teacher certification requirements in college or university offering study program in agriculture teacher education

Been accepted into credential program with intentions of becoming an agriculture teacher Student member of CATA while student teaching Include description of leadership and services activities Essay, (approximately 400 words) on “Why I Want to Teach Agriculture” Resume Brief summary (plan) of expected funds to complete student teaching Two letters of support Unofficial university transcripts

Application: www.calagteachers.org/ awards_and_applications.htm or, contact California Agricultural Teachers’ Association, 1100 N St, Suite 1‐D, Sacramento CA 95814, or call (916) 443‐2282

Deadline: May 15; confirm with organization

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Animal Health Science Majors Department Office: Building 2, Room 123 Contact: Penne Fode (909) 869‐2216

Department Awards Homer D. Fausch Scholarship Award: $750 Criteria:

Open to junior or senior animal science majors with 3 or more quarters in residence at Cal Poly Pomona and be enrolled at least half time for the following academic year.

Minimum GPA – 3.0 Cal Poly Pomona GPA (not including transfer credits). All GPAs will be verified.

Preference is given to those interested in working with production animals (swine, sheep, beef), and also to students planning to pursue graduate training.

Application: Available in Blackboard 9 under Scholarships. Deadline will be posted. Awarded: Fall Quarter Outstanding Freshman Scholarship Award: $250 Criteria:

Awarded to the freshman with the highest GPA for 36 or more units at the end of the spring quarter of the freshman year

Evidence of participation in extra‐curricular activities of the department must also be demonstrated

Application: Selected by AVS faculty Awarded: Spring Quarter Retired AVS Faculty Endowed Scholarship Award: Varies ($250‐$750) Criteria:

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in animal science with at least one year of course work at Cal Poly Pomona

Minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.7 Genuine interest and talent in animal and veterinary science careers Good representative of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic

excellence, participation in university, college, department, and student activities Application: Selected by AVS faculty Awarded: Spring Quarter Dr. Carl Becker Scholarship Award: $500 (3 awards annually) Criteria:

Open to seniors majoring in Animal Health Science and currently enrolled full time Demonstrated strength in clinical aptitude, professional dedication, perseverance and overall

growth in veterinary technology Application: Selected by AHS faculty Awarded: Spring Quarter

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Department Scholarships Mack H. Kennington Memorial Scholarship Award: Varies ($250‐$500) Criteria:

Open to sophomores and juniors majoring in Animal & Veterinary Sciences Must have completed a minimum of 2 quarters at Cal Poly Pomona and be currently enrolled as a

full time student Interests as a career goal in the care, management and/or promotion of livestock, poultry, and

companion or exotic animals/birds; students interested in post‐harvest technology and/or associated business aspects are also encouraged to apply

Good representative of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic excellence, and participation in university, college, department and student activities

Students will be selected by the faculty of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department Minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.5

Application: Available in the AVS department office Deadline: Spring quarter Harry B. McLachlin Scholarships Award: Varies ($250‐$500) Criteria:

Open to sophomores and juniors majoring in animal science with at least one year of course work at Cal Poly Pomona

Genuine interest and talent in applied animal production Must be actively involved in department and student body activities Students must be, at least partially, supporting their own education Students must give freely of their own time and help others Students who are not only involved in activities but persevere until the activities are completed Minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.5

Application: Available in the AVS department office, Spring Quarter Deadline: As posted by the department Mary McNellis/Fonda Scholarship Award: Varies ($250‐$750) Criteria:

Open to graduate students in Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department Must be enrolled as a full time student Must have completed 8 units of graduate level courses with a GPA of 3.0 or greater Must have at least one year remaining in the graduate studies program. Interested in continuing graduate studies and applying for enrollment in a Ph.D. program. Good representative of the Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic

excellence and the potential to conduct scholarly scientific research Application: Available in the AVS department office, Spring Quarter Deadline: As posted by the department Audrie B. King Memorial Scholarship Award: Varies ($250‐$750) Criteria:

Open to students in Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department Must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing as of next academic year

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Must be enrolled as a full time student Must have overall GPA of 3.0 Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated record of participation in: AVS student club activities Membership in professional student organization Community service (especially animal shelters and humane societies) Preference will also be given to applicants that can demonstrate previous livestock experience, i.e, Production activities Livestock judging experience or FFA participation Working/volunteering at the University livestock teaching farms or laboratories, i.e., swine unit,

beef unit, sheep unit, horse unit, or meats lab Application: Spring Quarter, available in the AVS department office Deadline: As posted by the department

Off‐Campus Scholarships National Poultry & Food Distributors Association Scholarship Award: $1,500 Criteria:

Upcoming college junior or senior Enrolled as full time student Major in Poultry, Animal Science or Ag Business Provide official transcript Provide one page letter describing goals and aspirations

Application: www.npfda.org, NPFDA Scholarship Foundation,3150 Highway 34 East, Suite 209, PMB 187, Newman, GA 30265

Deadline: May 31 Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Scholarship Program in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Award: Up to $5,000 per year for undergraduates and up to $10,000 per year for graduate studies Criteria:

Full time student Undergraduate student who has completed at least 2 years of a 4 year pre‐veterinary medicine or

other biomedical science curriculum at an accredited college or university Graduate student who has completed no more than 1 year of study in veterinary medicine Agree to work for the agency during school breaks (both summer and holiday periods) U.S. Citizen Current resume and transcripts Letter of acceptance for those attending grad school, if applicable Three letters of recommendation from college officials, such as professors, deans, or counselors Essay

Application: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtml or call (301) 734‐5596 Deadline: March 1 California Cattle Women’s, Inc. Scholarship Award: $500 to $1,000 Criteria:

Open to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in animal & veterinary science with at least one year of course work at Cal Poly Pomona

Must carry a minimum of 12 units Interests in beef cattle management or large animal medicine as indicated by active involvement

in breeding, feeding, production and management programs or ownership of livestock

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Good representative of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department and student activities A minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 3.0 Must be a California high school graduate

Application: Available in department office Deadline: March National Meat Association/Frank DeBenedetti Scholarship Award: $2,500 Criteria:

GPA of at least 2.75 on a four‐point scale Open to sophomores, juniors or seniors pursuing an approved program in Animal Science, Meat

Science, Food Science or related discipline at an accredited educational institution Applicants must be majoring in Animal, Meat or Food Sciences with an orientation towards post

harvest and processing meat food products. Applicants should cite all activities that demonstrate leadership qualities, intellectual growth and

breadth of interests Financial need will not be a consideration

Application: Available on www.nmascholars.org Mail to NMA Scholarship Foundation, 1970 Broadway, Suite 825, Oakland, CA 94612

Deadline: May 1

National Meat Association Undergraduate Scholarships Award: $2,000 Criteria:

Applicants must be majoring in Animal, Meat or Food Sciences with an orientation towards post harvest and processing meat food products.


Science, Food Science or related discipline at an accredited educational institution Applicants should be planning a career associated with the red meats and/or poultry meats

industry Applicants should cite all activities that demonstrate leadership qualities, intellectual growth and

breadth of interests Financial need will not be a consideration for this award


Deadline: May 1

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Animal Science Majors Department Office: Building 2, Room 123 Contact: Penne Fode (909) 869‐2216

Department Awards Homer D. Fausch Scholarship Award: $750 Criteria:

Open to junior or senior animal science majors with 3 or more quarters in residence at Cal Poly Pomona and be enrolled at least half time for the following academic year.

Minimum GPA – 3.0 Cal Poly Pomona GPA (not including transfer credits). All GPAs will be verified.

Preference is given to those interested in working with production animals (swine, sheep, beef), and also to students planning to pursue graduate training.

Application: Available in Blackboard 9 under Scholarships. Deadline will be posted. Awarded: Fall Quarter Outstanding Freshman Scholarship Award: $250 Criteria:

Awarded to the freshman with the highest GPA for 36 or more units at the end of the spring quarter of the freshman year

Evidence of participation in extra‐curricular activities of the department must also be demonstrated

Application: Selected by AVS faculty Awarded: Spring Quarter Retired AVS Faculty Endowed Scholarship Award: Varies ($250‐$750) Criteria:

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in animal science with at least one year of course work at Cal Poly Pomona

Minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.7 Genuine interest and talent in animal and veterinary science careers Good representative of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic

excellence, participation in university, college, department, and student activities Application: Selected by AVS faculty Awarded: Spring Quarter

Department Scholarships Mack H. Kennington Memorial Scholarship Award: Varies ($250‐$500) Criteria:

Open to sophomores and juniors majoring in Animal & Veterinary Sciences Must have completed a minimum of 2 quarters at Cal Poly Pomona and be currently enrolled as a

full time student

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Interests as a career goal in the care, management and/or promotion of livestock, poultry, and companion or exotic animals/birds; students interested in post‐harvest technology and/or associated business aspects are also encouraged to apply

Good representative of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic excellence, and participation in university, college, department and student activities

Students will be selected by the faculty of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department Minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.5

Application: Available in the AVS department office, Spring Quarter Deadline: As posted by the department Harry B. McLachlin Scholarships Award: Varies ($250‐$500) Criteria:

Open to sophomores and juniors majoring in animal science with at least one year of course work at Cal Poly Pomona

Genuine interest and talent in applied animal production Must be actively involved in department and student body activities Students must be, at least partially, supporting their own education Students must give freely of their own time and help others Students who are not only involved in activities but persevere until the activities are completed Minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.5

Application: Available in the AVS department office Deadline: Spring quarter Mary McNellis/Fonda Scholarship Award: Varies ($250‐$750) Criteria:

Open to graduate students in Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department Must be enrolled as a full time student Must have completed 8 units of graduate level courses with a GPA of 3.0 or greater Must have at least one year remaining in the graduate studies program. Interested in continuing graduate studies and applying for enrollment in a Ph.D. program. Good representative of the Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic

excellence and the potential to conduct scholarly scientific research Application: Available in the AVS department office, Spring Quarter Deadline: As posted by the department Audrie B. King Memorial Scholarship Award: Varies ($250‐$750) Criteria:

Open to students in Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department Must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing as of next academic year Must be enrolled as a full time student Must have overall GPA of 3.0 Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated record of participation in: AVS student club activities Membership in professional student organization Community service (especially animal shelters and humane societies) Preference will also be given to applicants that can demonstrate previous livestock experience, i.e,

production activities Livestock judging experience or FFA participation

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Working/volunteering at the University livestock teaching farms or laboratories, i.e., swine unit, beef unit, sheep unit, horse unit, or meats lab

Application: Available in the AVS department office Deadline: Spring quarter

Off‐Campus Scholarships National Poultry & Food Distributors Association Scholarship Award: $1,500 Criteria:

Upcoming college junior or senior Enrolled as full time student Major in Poultry, Animal Science or Ag Business Provide official transcript Provide one page letter describing goals and aspirations

Application: www.npfda.org, NPFDA Scholarship Foundation,3150 Highway 34 East, Suite 209, PMB 187, Newman, GA 30265

Deadline: May 31 Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Scholarship Program in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Award: Up to $5,000 per year for undergraduates and up to $10,000 per year for graduate studies Criteria:

Full time student Undergraduate student who has completed at least 2 years of a 4 year pre‐veterinary medicine or

other biomedical science curriculum at an accredited college or university Graduate student who has completed no more than 1 year of study in veterinary medicine Agree to work for the agency during school breaks (both summer and holiday periods) U.S. Citizen Current resume and transcripts Letter of acceptance for those attending grad school, if applicable Three letters of recommendation from college officials, such as professors, deans, or counselors Essay

Application: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtml or call (301) 734‐5596 Deadline: March 1 California Cattle Women’s, Inc. Scholarship Award: $500 to $1,000 Criteria:

Open to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in animal & veterinary science with at least one year of course work at Cal Poly Pomona

Must carry a minimum of 12 units Interests in beef cattle management or large animal medicine as indicated by active involvement

in breeding, feeding, production and management programs or ownership of livestock Good representative of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department and student activities A minimum Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 3.0 Must be a California high school graduate


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National Meat Association/Frank DeBenedetti Scholarship Award: $2,500 Criteria:


Science, Food Science or related discipline at an accredited educational institution Applicants must be majoring in Animal, Meat or Food Sciences with an orientation towards post

harvest and processing meat food products. Applicants should cite all activities that demonstrate leadership qualities, intellectual growth and

breadth of interests Financial need will not be a consideration


Deadline: May 1 National Meat Association Undergraduate Scholarships Award: $2,000 Criteria:

Applicants must be majoring in Animal, Meat or Food Sciences with an orientation towards post harvest and processing meat food products.


Science, Food Science or related discipline at an accredited educational institution Applicants should be planning a career associated with the red meats and/or poultry meats

industry Applicants should cite all activities that demonstrate leadership qualities, intellectual growth and

breadth of interests Financial need will not be a consideration for this award


Deadline: May 1

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Apparel Merchandising & Management Majors Department Office: Building 45, Room 152 Contact: Patty Mutz (909) 869‐3377

Department Awards Elizabeth Tracy Academic Achievement Award Award: $800 Criteria:

Open to Apparel Merchandising and Management majors Academic merit is the key consideration.

Application: Nomination from AMM faculty Deadline: None Jean A Gipe Student Leadership Award Award: $800 Criteria:

Open to Apparel Merchandising and Management majors For demonstrated leadership on or off campus. Academic performance is also considered.

Application: Nomination from AMM faculty Deadline: None

Department Scholarships Hub Endowed Scholarship Award: Multiple awards of $500 Criteria:

Open to Apparel Merchandising and Management majors Academic merit and professional orientation are key considerations Nomination from AMM faculty

Application: Available in department office Deadline: Fall and winter quarters; check with department office AAFA Education Foundation Endowed Scholarship Award: Multiple awards up to $1,000 Criteria:

Open to Apparel Merchandising and Management majors, Apparel Production Option Separate freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior awards. Academic merit and professional orientation are key considerations Nomination from AMM faculty

Application: Available in department office Deadline: Fall, winter, and spring quarters; check with department office

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AMM Retail Fashion Scholarship Award: Multiple awards, up to $1,000 Criteria:

Open to AMM Fashion Retail majors Separate freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior awards. Academic merit and professional orientation are key considerations. Nomination from AMM faculty

Application: Available in department office Deadline: Check with department office

Off‐Campus Scholarships The Fashion Group International Award: $1,250 Criteria:

Open to Apparel Merchandising and Management majors Design competition Must be a member of Fashion Group International; membership applications available at

http://losangeles.fgi.org Application: Applications available online to student FGI members Deadline: February; confirm with organization Fashion Business Inc. – Joyce Eisenberg Entrepreneurial Scholarship Award: $1,000 Criteria:

Open to Apparel Merchandising and Management majors with entrepreneurial career goals. Open to students from FIDM, CDC, Cal State L.A., and Cal Poly Pomona

Application: Available online at www.fashionbizinc.org Deadline: Spring quarter

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Food Science & Technology Majors Department Office: Building 7, Room 110 Contact: Lucy Breza (909) 869‐2226

Department Award Ramiro C. Dutra Scholarship in Food Science Award: $500 Criteria:

Foods and Nutrition major with an option in Food Science, or Food Science & Technology major Minimum of 36 units completed at Cal Poly Junior or senior standing or graduate GPA of 3.0 or above for all college work, 3.5 GPA in major Extra‐curricular activities Leadership qualities Potential for success in a career in Food Science

Application: Selected by HNFS faculty Awarded Spring Quarter

Off‐Campus Scholarships Southern California Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFTS) Scholarship Award: 3 awards of $250 ‐ $1,500 each Criteria:

Open to full time Cal Poly Pomona students who are residents of California Career goals in food science, food in business, or nutrition

Application: www.scifts.org Deadline: March 15 American Dietetic Association (ADA) Scholarship for Baccalaureate or Coordinated Programs Award: Number and amounts vary Criteria:

Completion of the academic requirements in an ADA‐accredited/approved college or university program for minimum standing as a junior

Demonstrate or show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession U.S. Citizenship

Application: www.eatright.org/scholelig.html Deadline: February 13 Golden Anniversary Scholarships (5 awards) Lucile Rust Scholarships (3 awards) Genevieve Forthun Scholarship Past President Scholarship Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships/Fellowships Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to undergraduates working toward a baccalaureate degree

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Scholastic record Participation in Phi U and other collegiate activities Statement of professional aims and goals

Application: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/ Deadline: February 1 Orinne Johnson Writing Award Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships/Fellowships Award: $300 Criteria:

Awarded to undergraduate for excellence in writing. The recipient’s article will be published in the Phi Upsilon Omicron Journal, The Candle

Must be a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Application: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/ Deadline: February 1 Sara Thorniley Phillips Awards Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships/Fellowships Award: 3 awards of $300 each Criteria:

Awarded to undergraduates for outstanding leadership and participation in collegiate and community programs

Must be a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Application: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/ Deadline: February 1 Lillian P. Schoephoerster Scholarship Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships/Fellowships Award: $1,500 Criteria:

Open to non‐traditional student working toward a baccalaureate degree in home economics or foods and nutrition

Must be a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Application: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/ Deadline: February 1

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Foods & Nutrition Majors Department Office: Building 7, Room 110 Contact: Lucy Breza (909) 869‐2226

Department Awards Drs. Edison and Nenita Cabacungan Scholarship In honor of the late Mr. Riley H. Allen, Editor, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii Award: $1,000 Criteria:

For Foods and Nutrition Major in any Option: Junior or Senior standing as of the next academic year Full‐time student 3.5 Cal Poly GPA with 3.5 FN courses GPA Participation in Departmental student club activities Membership in professional student organization Community Service

Application: Selected by HNFS faculty Awarded: Spring Quarter Ramiro C. Dutra Scholarship in Food Science Award: $500 Criteria:

Foods and Nutrition major with an option in Food Science, or Food Science & Technology major Minimum of 36 units completed at Cal Poly Junior or senior standing or graduate GPA of 3.0 or above for all college work, 3.5 GPA in major Extra‐curricular activities Leadership qualities Potential for success in a career in Food Science

Application: Selected by HNFS faculty Awarded Spring Quarter

Department Scholarship Cheryl L. Loggins Scholarship Award: Varies Criteria:

Foods and Nutrition Dietetics Option Major Minimum of 36 units completed at Cal Poly Senior standing No discrimination for gender, race, age, or creed Merit scholarship with GPA of 3.0 or above for all college work, 3.5 in major Merit/qualification will include, but not be limited to: academic record, extra curricular activities,

leadership qualities, potential for success in career Application: Available in department office Deadline: Spring Quarter

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Off‐Campus Scholarships California Dietetic Association Scholarship Award: Number and amount of scholarships vary Criteria:

California undergraduate and graduate students, varies by scholarship Recipient category can vary from year to year Academic ability – 25%, financial need – 25% Undergraduate student Letter of application – 15%, work or volunteer experience – 15%, extra‐curricular activities – 5%,

recommendation letters – 15% Application: www.dietitian.org Deadline: April 15 Southern California Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFTS) Scholarship Award: 3 awards of $250 ‐ $1,500 each Criteria:

Open to full time Cal Poly Pomona students who are residents of California Career goals in food science, food in business, or nutrition

Application: www.scifts.net Deadline: March 15 CANFit Program Scholarships (California Adolescent Nutrition & Fitness) Award: Total fund of $10,000 Criteria:

Undergraduate in Nutrition or physical education; 2.5 GPA Graduate status in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetic Internship; 3.0 GPA Minority status; African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander (includes East Indian), Latino/Hispanic Encourages students to consider careers in adolescent nutrition and fitness Letter describing financial need, academic goals, and community nutrition activities Essay of 500 to 1000 words, “The Three Most Important Nutrition or Fitness Challenges Facing

California’s Adolescents…And Here is What I Would Do.” Application: www.canfit.org Deadline: March 31 American Society for Healthcare Foodservice Administrators of the American Hospital Association Scholarship Award: $1,000 – $1,500 Criteria:

Major in hotel, restaurant, food management or dietetics program Pursue a career in healthcare food service management

Application: www.hospitalconnect.con/ashfsa/ education/eduscholarship.html Deadline: March 1

International Foodservice Editorial Council Scholarship Award: Varies from $1,000 to $3,750 Criteria:

Full time student with strong academic record, good character references Demonstrate financial need

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Preparedness for career in editorial, public relations or a related aspect of communications in the foodservice industry

Application: www.ifec‐is‐us.com Deadline: March 15 American Dietetic Association (ADA) Scholarship for Baccalaureate or Coordinated Programs Award: Number and amounts vary Criteria:

Completion of the academic requirements in an ADA‐accredited/approved college or university program for minimum standing as a junior

Demonstrate or show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession U.S. Citizenship

Application: www.eatright.org/scholelig.html Deadline: February 13 American Dietetic Association (ADA) Scholarship for Dietetic Internships Award: Number and amounts vary Criteria:

For students who have applied to an ADA‐accredited dietetic internship and who are participating in the computer matching process; appointments must be confirmed by the date specified on the application form

Demonstrate or show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession U.S. citizenship

Application: www.eatright.org/scholelig.html Deadline: February 13 Golden Anniversary Scholarships (5 awards) Lucile Rust Scholarships (3 awards) Genevieve Forthun Scholarship Past President Scholarship Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships/Fellowships Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to undergraduates working toward a baccalaureate degree Scholastic record Participation in Phi U and other collegiate activities Statement of professional aims and goals

Application: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/ Deadline: February 1 Orinne Johnson Writing Award Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships/Fellowships Award: $300 Criteria:

Awarded to undergraduate for excellence in writing. The recipient’s article will be published in the Phi Upsilon Omicron Journal, The Candle

Must be a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Application: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/ Deadline: February 1

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Sara Thorniley Phillips Awards Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships/Fellowships Award: 3 awards of $300 each Criteria:

Awarded to undergraduates for outstanding leadership and participation in collegiate and community programs

Must be a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Application: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/ Deadline: February 1 Lillian P. Schoephoerster Scholarship Phi Upsilon Omicron Scholarships/Fellowships Award: $1,500 Criteria:

Open to non‐traditional student working toward a baccalaureate degree in home economics or foods and nutrition

Must be a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Application: www.ianr.unl.edu/phiu/ Deadline: February 1 American Dietetic Association (ADA) Graduate Scholarships Award: Number of awards varies in amounts of $400 to $5,000 Criteria:

Planned or current enrollment in an advanced degree program; students enrolled in the academic component of a dietetic internship or pre‐professional practice program (AP4) this combines with a graduate program should apply for a graduate scholarship

Intention to practice in the field of dietetics U.S. citizenship Graduate student

Application: www.eatright.org./scholelig.html Deadline: February 13 American Dietetic Association (ADA) Dietetic Internship Scholarship Award: Number and amounts vary Criteria:

For students who have applied to an ADA‐accredited dietetic internship Demonstrate or show promise of being a valuable, contributing member of the profession U.S. citizenship Graduate student

Application: www.eatright.org./scholelig.html Deadline: February 13

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Plant Science Majors Department Office: Building 2, Room 209 Contact: Anna Marie Barlet (909) 869‐2214

Department Scholarships Ted Canham, Carl Wasmansdorff and Pine Tree Ranch Scholarship Professor Canham was the founding faculty member o Fruit Industries at Cal Poly Pomona and taught from 1948‐1980. Mr. Wasmansdorf was the donor of Pine Tree Ranch to Cal Poly Pomona in 1975. Award: $2,500 Criteria:

Open to incoming freshmen and transfer students admitted to the following academic year Demonstrated interest in fruit industries or horticultural careers in the tree fruit industry

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Oliver “Jolly” Batchellor Outstanding Freshman Student Scholarship Professor Batchellor was the founding faculty member of the Ornamental Horticulture Department and Rose Float program at Cal Poly Pomona. He taught from 1946‐1978. Award: $750 Criteria:

Open to first‐time freshmen applying for programs within the department: horticulture, agronomy, fruit industries, soil science, agricultural biology

Scholarship awarded during the following fall quarter Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: September 15 Robert L. Procsal Outstanding Transfer Student Scholarship Established in memory of Professor Robert Procsal, founding faculty member of the Agronomy Department and served as Department Chair for 25 years. He served from 1949‐1980. Award: $750 Criteria:

Open to a community college transfer student applying for programs within the department: horticulture, agronomy, fruit industries, soil science, agricultural biology

scholarship will be awarded during the following fall quarter Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: September 15 Lloyd Newell Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of Professor Lloyd Newell, faculty member in the Fruit Industries department with specialty in some fruits. Professor Newell taught from 1956‐1980.

Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to incoming freshmen and transfer students admitted to the following academic year Demonstrated interest to fruit industries or related career but open to all potential majors

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Landscape Irrigation Science Industry Awards

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Award: Up to 3 awards of $500 each Criteria:

Undergraduate standing; full time enrollment Open to Cal Poly Pomona landscape irrigation science majors and landscape irrigation design

minors Minimum enrollment of 12 units; 2.5 GPA required Extra‐curricular and leadership activities Work experience related to irrigation/water agencies

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Dr. Joe Hung Scholarship Established in memory of Dr. Joe Y.T. Hung who served as the founding faculty member of the Landscape Irrigation department. Dr. Hung served the department from 1969‐1997. Award: Minimum $500 Criteria:

Undergraduate student with a strong interest in irrigation and water management Open to Cal Poly Pomona landscape irrigation science majors and landscape irrigation design

minors Minimum enrollment of 12 units with a 3.0 GPA Extra‐curricular, leadership and work experience considered

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 James Degen Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of Professor James Degen of the Ornamental Horticulture Department for his career contributions to the University and horticultural industry. Professor Degen served from 1959‐1991. Award: $250 Criteria:

Open to students majoring in horticulture Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Ueberoth/Hastie Memorial Scholarship Established by Peter Ueberoth in memory of Jim Hastie, a student interested in parks and recreation. Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to students majoring in horticulture Demonstrated interest in parks and recreation development

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15

Harry Welch Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of Professor Harry Welch, the founder of the soil science program at Cal Poly Pomona. Dr. Welch also served as the coordinator for the building of the campus during the sixties and early seventies. Dr. Welch served the university from 1947‐1975.


Open to students majoring in soil science Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Mike Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

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Established in memory of Mike Mitchell, an agronomy student in the mid‐seventies who passed away unexpectedly from cancer. Funds awarded by the Los Rancheros Club. Award: $100 Criteria:

Open to active Los Rancheros Club members Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Agricultural Biology/Edward C. Appel & Kenneth Hobbs Scholarship Established by alumni of Services and Inspection/Agricultural Biology to honor the two professors who established the Agricultural Biology major and Integrated Pest Management programs, well known throughout the U.S. for developing high quality graduates. Award: $250 Criteria:

Open to agricultural biology majors and active members of the Agricultural Biology Club Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Mike London Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of Mike London by the London Family. Mr. London, an Ag Biology student, was active in the 1980’s and is fondly remembered by the faculty and staff of the department. Award: $1,000 Criteria:

Open to Plant Science students with an interest of pursuing a career in entomology Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Voorhis Alumni Scholarship Award: $1,000 Criteria:

Minimum GPA 2.75 Open to all students in the original majors of Fruit Industries, Ag Biology, Agronomy, Soil Science,

and Horticulture Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona


National Juice Products Association Scholarship Award: 2 awards of $1,250 each Criteria:

Open to students with a career interest in the fresh fruit and vegetable juice and products industry

Short essay Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona


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Roy Lieb Memorial Scholarship Professor Lieb taught production agriculture classes and was the farm manager between 1955‐1980. Award: $750 Criteria:

Open to continuing students in plant science with an interest in crop production and management.

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 George Schmitz Memorial Scholarship Dr. Schmitz was an active industry consultant and taught soils and fertility from 1961‐1987. Award: $1000 Criteria:

Open to continuing students in plant science with an interest in pursuing a career in soil science or crop or horticultural consulting involving soil fertility.

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Kent Kurtz Memorial Scholarship Dr. Kurtz was the founder of the turf grass program at Cal Poly Pomona and taught from 1969‐2004. Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to continuing students in plant science with an interest in pursuing a career in the golf course or sports turf management area.

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Dole/Partida Scholarship Funding provided in the name of Dr. Greg Partida from Dole Fresh Fruit Division. Dr. Partida taught from 1975‐2010. Award: $1000 (generally 3 awards) Criteria:

Open to continuing students in plant science with an interest in pursuing a career in the fresh fruit and produce industry.

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 15 Wanda Yee Huie Memorial Scholarship Funds for the scholarship were provided by Mr. Mon Yee, USDA/NRCS retired and lecturer for the Plant Science Department. Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to continuing students in plant science with an interest in pursuing a career in soil science and its related industries.


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Jim Hicks Scholarship Mr. Hicks is a major supplier of fertilizer products to production agriculture in California. Award: $4000 (2 awards) Criteria:

Open to continuing students in plant science who have interests in a dedicated career in the production agriculture and horticulture industries..


Off‐Campus Scholarships American Society of Irrigation Consultants Scholarship Award: 2 awards of $500 each Criteria:

To be announced Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: Fall quarter Association of California Water Agencies Award (ACWA) Award: 6 awards of $1,500 each Criteria:

Completion of sophomore work (engineering, agricultural and/or urban water supply, environmental studies or public administration)

3.0 GPA Full time student Candidates compete statewide CA resident

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 1 American Society of Agronomy/Outstanding Senior Scholarship


Open to all students majoring in agronomy or soil science Based on GPA, leadership activities and community service Recipient selected by department faculty in agronomy and soil science Recipient will be highlighted in Agronomy News Must have completed departmental scholarship application on file in Department Office Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona


California Chapter American Society of Agronomy Scholarship

Award: 2 awards of $500 each Criteria:

Minimum GPA 2.5 Resident of California At least sophomore level standing Based on essay, leadership activities, and related job experience

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: Late November

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California Agricultural Production Consultants (CAPCA) Scholarship Statewide and Los Angeles County Chapters Award: Awards of $200 and up Criteria:

Open to students in Plant Science and interested in pursuing careers in consulting field 2.5 GPA Career goals, financial need, extracurricular activities Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona

Application: Use CAPCA application form available in the Plant Science department office Deadline: May 15 Landscape Architecture Foundation Scholarship Award: $1,000 Criteria:

Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Plant Science Outstanding students who show promise and commitment to the horticulture profession Financial need Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona

Application: Use LAF/CLAS Foundation application form available in the Plant Science department office Deadline: February 15 Street Tree Seminar Scholarship Award: $500 Criteria:

Open to students interested in urban forestry or arboriculture Full time student majoring in horticulture GPA, community and professional involvement, short essay

Application: Use Street Tree Seminar application packet available in the Plant Science department office Deadline: November 1 Southern California Golf Course Superintendents Association Scholarship Award: $1,000 Criteria:

Open to students interested in the golf course industry Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona

Application: Use SCGCSA application form available in the Plant Sciencedepartment office Deadline: February 1 Charles P. Lake/Rain for Rent Scholarship Established for Charles P. Lake, Founder of Rain for Rent, an international irrigation equipment company. Offices are located throughout California agricultural areas. Award: $1,000 Criteria:

Open to all agriculture majors; preference given to students specializing in irrigation and soils technology

Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona Application: Attain application from Rain for Rent, Inc., P.O. Box 2248, Bakersfield, CA 93303‐2248, or from the

Plant Science department office Deadline: May 31

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Calcot Seitz Cotton Industry Scholarship Award: $2,500 Criteria:

Open to students majoring in agriculture from a cotton‐producing region of California Minimum GPA 3.0 Recipient selected based on application and/or interview by the Board

Application: Use Calcot Seitz application form available in the Plant Science department office Deadline: March 31 A. W. Bodine/Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of A. W. Bodine, a director of Sunkist Growers. Award: $3,000 (renewable) Criteria:

Open to all undergraduate agriculture majors who have backgrounds in agriculture Financial need

Application: Obtain application from Sunkist Growers, Inc., P.O. Box 7888, Van Nuys, CA 91409‐7888, or from the Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 30 California Weed Science Society Student Scholarship Award: $500 Criteria:

Minimum GPA 2.5 Undergraduate – Sophomore level Based on essay, resume (activities, experience, honors), and GPA

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: Late December Pesticide Applicators Professional Association (PAPA) Scholarship Award: Varies to $1,500 per year (renewable) Criteria:

Minimum GPA 2.5 Awards based on essay on career goals, resume, and letters of recommendation


California Association of Nurserymen Endowment for Research & Scholarship (C.A.N.E.R.S.) Award: Number and amounts vary Criteria:

Open to horticulture and fruit industries students interested in pursuing careers in the nursery or pomology industry

Applications must be mailed to California Association of Nurserymen Office, 3947 Lennane Drive, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834

Application: Available in Plant Science department office Deadline: March 15

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California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)/Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) Scholarships Award: Vary up to $1,000 Criteria:

Open to ornamental horticulture students Based on career goals, financial need, work experience, GPA, and extracurricular activities

Application: Use LEAF scholarship application form available in Plant Science department office Deadline: April 1

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