University of Wisconsin - River Falls Foundation Scholarships
Agricultural Education
CAFES majors only need to fill out ONE application form to be considered for all scholarships: CAFES Scholarship.
For further information, please contact Lisa Owens, CAFES Dean's Office, 210 AGS, 425-3784.
Thomas J. Carmichael Memorial Scholarship:
Please visit CAFES - All College for scholarship criteria.
Clyde Campbell Scholarship:
Recipient must have completed their sophomore year or at least 90 quarter hours, in the process of completing a degree in Agricultural Education and must plan to continue their education at UWRF. Awarded to a student majoring in Agricultural Education. Each scholarship is a minimum of $200.
Mel H. Cohee Student Leader Conservation Scholarship:
Applicants must be members of the UW-RF Student Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Before receiving the scholarship, the recipient must have membership in both the local and national Soil and Water conservation Societies. Applicants' field of study must be in one of the following agriculture or natural resources programs: Ag Education, Conservation, Land Use Planning, Agronomy, Ag Business Ag Engineering Technology, Environmental Science or Broad Area Agriculture. Recipients will be selected based on their overall involvement and interest in natural conservation. Student must be a citizen of the USA and enrolled in the CAFES. Receipt of the scholarship in a previous year shall not affect an applicant's eligibility to be a recipient in subsequent years.
Francis J. and Lucille M. Haugh Agricultural Scholarship:
Awarded to students majoring in Agricultural Education or Agricultural Economics. Must be in good academic standing with preference for a 3.0 GPA or above. Must plan to continue his/her education at UW - River Falls.
Wallace Henry Jerome Agriculture Annual Scholarship:
Awarded to one student with an Agricultural Studies, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Crop and Soil Science, or Animal Science major. To qualify for this scholarship, the student must complete the essay section of the application, briefly explaining his/her leadership positions and activities in high school, college and in the community, and how this involvement led to an agriculture major. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Student must be a first semester junior (60 credits completed) in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is provided. Must be a U.S. citizen. The scholarship will be renewed, for spring semester of the junior year and again for the senior year, if the recipient remains eligible.
Donald H. Knudtson Scholarship:
Awarded to a student majoring in Agricultural Education.
Michelle Lammers Scholarship:
Awarded to a student majoring in Agricultural Education and who has been active in FFA. Preference will be given to graduates of Colby High School.
Ralph, Ruth, and Wayne Locke Memorial Scholarship:
Awarded to a student in good standing in agriculture, with preference given to Agricultural Education majors and graduates of Omro, Frederic, or St. Croix Central high schools.
Gerald R. Matteson Scholarship:
Awarded to an Agriculture Education major who is active in FFA Parliamentary judging and workshops.
Mark S. Murray Memorial Scholarship:
Awarded to a junior or senior with a major in Agricultural Education or in Agriculture Studies with an emphasis in Journalism.
Lloyd and Alberta Ruesink Endowed Scholarship:
Awarded to a student that has attained sophomore or junior status. Student must be enrolled in an English Education or Agricultural Education degree program. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must have demonstrated financial need. Awarded in odd numbered academic years. Example: 2009-2010.
Marvin and Phyllis Thompson Agricultural Education Scholarship:
Awarded to a junior or senior student who has made contributions to the university through the Agricultural Education Society, Alpha Tau Alpha, or other university activities.
