Scholarships for Weed Science
Your Skills Can Pay the Bills
If you have ever wondered why weeds seem to grow faster than the grass on your lawn, you may want to consider majoring in weed science. Graduates in this field can find employment in such areas as crop consulting, farm management, marketing of herbicides and fertilizers, and conducting research for private companies or universities.
Scholarship assistance is available for students majoring in this area. Please continue reading to discover some options for funding.
The American Society of Agronomy
Students majoring in one of the plant or soil sciences are invited to apply for the J. Fielding Reed Scholarship. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be considered for this funding. In addition, the applicant’s record of leadership ability in the agricultural community and on campus will be taken into consideration when choosing the scholarship recipient.
Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of interest, along with a resume and three letters of recommendation.
The California Weed Science Society (CWSS)
CWSS offers three programs to assist undergraduate and graduate students majoring in weed science. Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for one of several scholarships of up to $2,000.00 each offered annually. The number and level of funding varies from year to year. Academic ability, participation in extra-curricular activities and community service, and demonstrated interest in weed management will be taken into consideration when choosing scholarship recipients.
In addition, a $2,000.00 research grant is offered to undergraduate students. The funds can be used toward travel expenses, as a stipend to compensate for the student’s time, or for supplies.
An award in the amount of $3,000.00 will be given for an eight-week, full-time internship at either an off-campus research facility or at the University of California assisting a farm advisor. Applicants for this funding will choose a potential supervisor before applying for the internship award.
Florida Weed Science Society
A scholarship in the amount of $500.00 is awarded each year to either an upper-level undergraduate student or a graduate student. In order to qualify, graduate students must have achieved a GPA of at least 3.0; undergraduates must have achieved at least 2.8 in their last semester.
In addition to a completed application form, candidates must submit a brief essay (50-150 words). The applicant’s academic sponsor will also provide information to the Selection Committee.
The Idaho Weed Control Association
The Association offers scholarship assistance to both University of Idaho students and those attending Treasure Valley Community College. Scholarship recipients will be juniors, seniors, or graduate students at the time they receive the award. This program is available to Idaho residents only.
North Dakota State University, College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources
Students majoring in weed science are eligible to apply for one of several Department Scholarships offered by NDSU. Most of the scholarships are merit-based.
Freshman, transfer, and continuing students can fill out one application form to be considered for all scholarships offered by the Department. The forms are available online or by contacting the Admissions Office.