Agriculture Science Scholarships

Dr. Peterson is currently vice president of the Monterey Wine Auction, which develops funds to support outstanding, and often needy, students in the wine, food and hospitality industries. He has been Chairman of the Andre Tchelistcheff Scholarship Committee since its origin at Monterey in 1986. This committee has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarship funds to college students over the past twenty-plus years – all generated from the Monterey Wine Auction events and personal donations. This scholarship is targeted towards students with a passion for viticulture and enology. Dr. Peterson hopes to inspire future generations. Scholarship recipients must be studying Viticulture and Enology and are selected by the American Vineyard Foundation. Students are solicited and chosen by American Vineyard Foundation. Students must be doing research on grapevine diseases affecting the industry to be considered. Award amount: Varies Who Can Apply: Applications and selections are handled by Scott Deitrick at the American Vineyard Foundation. Scholarship recipients must be studying Viticulture and Enology and are selected by the American Vineyard Foundation. Students are solicited and chosen by American Vineyard Foundation. Students must be doing research on grapevine diseases affecting the industry to be considered.

The NRAEF and Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani (GRI) will award up to 6 students with an all-expense-paid trip from New York City to Italy. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in Italian viticulture - view a full list of eligibility requirements. The scholarship enables students to travel to Italy for a week and participate in various culinary and restaurant industry related classes and tours. During this program, students will be offered a first-hand experience in Italian winemaking and cooking. Each year, GRI organizes a unique experience for students that highlights a region in Italy. GRI is a not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting knowledge of authentic Italian food and wine through education. Award amount: This scholarship is for an educational trip to Italy. Who Can Apply: Eligible applicants must have an interest for Italian viticulture and cuisine. Candidates are chosen by GRI. Funds are used for an educational trip to Italy.

Applications and selections are handled by Scott Deitrick at the American Vineyard Foundation. Award amount: Varies Who Can Apply: Scholarship recipients must be studying viticulture and enology and are selected by the American Vineyard Foundation.

IFEC is a non-profit membership association. Its 250 members include writers and editors, public relations and marketing communications professionals, educators and consultants working within and with the foodservice media. Through its scholarship program, IFEC strives to increase awareness and understanding of career opportunities available in the fields of foodservice and food communications and to encourage the entry of qualified individuals into these fields. A combination of your work experience and current and past education should indicate that you are preparing for a career in writing or public relations within the foodservice or food and beverage industry. This is a key requirement. Examples of careers IFEC wishes to encourage through its scholarships:  Journalist specializing in foodservice or food and beverage  Public relations practitioner for restaurants, foodservice management companies, food or beverage producers, food marketing boards or culinary schools  Food photographer or food stylist working with food, beverage or foodservice accounts  Consultant and freelance writer providing marketing communications services for food, beverage or foodservice clients  Communications specialist promoting and/or writing about nutrition as it relates to foodservice, food or beverage • Careers that do not fit this niche include:  Chef  Chef-instructor  Caterer  Restaurateur  Hotelier

The Race for Education in conjunction with Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) has developed the Kentucky 4-H Horse Program ‘Leg Up’ Scholarship. This college scholarship, sponsored by the Race for Education, is awarded to one 4-H horse club student in his/her senior year of high school in EACH 4-H club in Kentucky. Criteria for this scholarship include financial need, communication skills, leadership, and commitment to the agriculture and equine industry. The $250 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating student of each club annually. Students may also be eligible to participate in the Race for Education’s Assets for Independence Program and receive an additional $4,000 in scholarship funding. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must; · be a KY 4-H Horse program student member and active within their KY 4-H Horse chapter; · currently a High School senior; 4-H 'Leg Up' applicants MUST apply with their club/county agent by hard copy application and CANNOT apply online via RFE's website.

Graduating high school seniors pursuing a degree in an agricultural-related field at any college or university throughout the United States and Canada are invited to apply for one of 100 $1,000 scholarships. Student eligibility • Must be a high school senior, graduating in the spring and attending college in fall 2015. • Must plan to pursue an agricultural degree at a college or university within the United States or Canada. • Students pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field of study with an interest in agriculture will be considered. • Must be a legal citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Application information and timeline • Click here to apply for a 2015/2016 scholarship. • Applications for the 2015/2016 academic year will be available from January 1, 2015 to April 1, 2015. • All applications must be submitted by April 1, 2015. • Scholarship awards will be announced mid-May, 2015.

 Student must be pursuing a career in agriculture, environmental sustainability or majors within the College of Tropical Agriculture  Attending a University of Hawai`i system institution  Letter of recommendation from faculty or staff or a community person that can attest to your dedication and commitment to agricultural sustainability in Hawai`i  Essay demonstrating your desire and commitment to utilize their skills and expertise to develop agriculture and sustainability in the state of Hawai`i General criteria: • Must be a classified undergraduate student • Enrolled in a degree-seeking program, unless specifically noted • Enrolled in a two- or four-year, accredited* college institution in Hawai`i or the continental U.S. • Full-time status, unless specifically noted • Demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, history • Demonstrate a commitment to contribute to the greater community. *See website for accrediting bodies that are recognized by the Foundation.

SCHOLARSHIP Requirements 1. Applicants must be affiliated with UnitedAg, either as a child/grandchild of a member or an employee of a member. If you are UABT affiliated, you must be a participant of the UnitedAg Health Plan. 2. Must be presently enrolled anytime during the current scholastic year at an accredited college or university. 3. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required to be eligible for a scholarship (school transcripts are required). 4. Three letters of recommendation: one from a teacher, one from an employer and one from a volunteer organization (If you do not work or volunteer, substitute 2 teacher letters). 5. A two-page essay is required: typewritten and double-spaced with a one-page bibliography. The topic for the essay can be found in the “Scholarship Checklist” section. 6. A one-page typed resume of all work, educational, community and extra curricular activities. 7. Complete Application Checklist and include all documentation with your submission postmarked to UnitedAg. Incomplete or incorrectly completed applications will not be considered. 8. A current photo of yourself, 4x6 or larger in print or digital format (JPEG).

Who can apply? High School Seniors and currently enrolled college students who are children of CCGGA Nursery Members. High School Seniors and currently enrolled college students pursuing an education in Horticulture or Agriculture related fields. *Graduate students are not applicable. What do I need to submit? CCGGA Scholarship Application TRANSCRIPT COPY COVERING YOUR MOST RECENT YEAR OF EDUCATION (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but there must be a school reference or website link in footer.) TWO OR MORE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (From school faculty or member/teacher and/or another adult in the community) NO MORE THAN 250 WORD PERSONAL STORY ESSAY EXPRESSING YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOALS, FUTURE PLANS, AND INTERESTS. (Format requirements – 12pt basic font, double spaced) What is the personal story essay? We want to you know about you and why you deserve this scholarship. In 250 words or less, please describe what your financial need is, involvement in community, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, work experience, what you plan to major in and what your future goals and plans are.

Each year, NPC awards a $10,000 academic scholarship to one graduate-level student conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry. The winner is selected based on a number of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, benefit to the U.S. potato industry/commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades.

Each year, ACWA awards the $5,000 Clair Hill Scholarship to a qualified student in a water resources-related field of study. Eligible students must be California residents attending California colleges or universities full-time the entire academic year as a junior or senior beginning the fall semester after they are awarded the scholarship. Applications must be postmarked by FEB. 1 each year. Guidelines and Award Criteria for the Association of California Water Agencies Scholarship Award Each academic year the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) awards one Clair A. Hill scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to a qualified student in a water resources-related field of study. The guidelines and criteria for applying for the award are as follows: A. The scholarship will be known as the Clair A. Hill Scholarship. The scholarship funds associated with the award will be made available to the recipient at the beginning of each school year at the start of the fall term. B. The applicants who will be considered for the award must be California residents attending California schools. They should have completed their sophomore work and at the time of the award be full-time students in their junior or senior year. They must plan to attend school for the complete academic year. C. The award will be based not only on scholastic achievement, but also on the individual’s commitment and motivation to his / her chosen vocation. Financial need will also be given due consideration. D. The recipient should demonstrate commitment to the field of water resources by pursuing a degree related to, or identified with, engineering, agricultural and / or urban water supply, environmental studies or public administration. E. The top three candidates will be chosen by the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority scholarship committee upon receipt of a completed application form and at least two, but not more than three, recommendations for each candidate. ACWA’s Scholarship Subcommittee will select the final scholarship winner. F. The scholarship will be presented to the recipient’s school in a lump sum of $5,000. Actual payment will be made to the recipient by the school in accordance with regulations used at the selected school concerning such payment. G. Schools selected to participate will be chosen by ACWA’s Scholarship Subcommittee from a list of accredited schools located in California and recommended by the Association’s general membership.