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 to the Dean’s Office in bldg. 2, room 216.

College Scholarships

Mack H. Kennington/Alpha Zeta Scholarship

H. M. “Red” Sperber Memorial Scholarship

College of Agriculture Alumni Scholarship

Allen C. Christensen Scholarship

Award: 3 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
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

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: One 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 (12 of the 45 units must be in the major)
Current enrollment in at least 12 units, including at least 4 units in the major curriculum
Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
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

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

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

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 Agribusiness
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

Off Campus Scholarships

California Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Council Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Criteria:

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

Application: Available in department office

Deadline: March

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

Application: Available in department office

Deadline: February

Sunny Fresh Inc., Scholarship

Sponsored by Mr. Po Lee

Award: $500

Criteria:

Open to sophomores and juniors majoring in ABM
Minimum GPA 2.5

Application: Available in department office

Deadline: March

California Agribusiness Credit Union Scholarship

Award: $500

Criteria:

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

Application: Available in department office

Deadline: March

Animal Health Science Majors

Department Office: Building 2, Room 123

Contact: Penne Fode (909) 869-2216

Department Awards

Homer D. Fausch Scholarship

Award: $500

Criteria:

Open to animal science majors with 3 or more quarters in residence at Cal Poly Pomona
Minimum GPA – 3.0 for 120 or more units or, on Cal Poly Pomona course work for transfer students
Must represent the best example of a person who will work in that phase of the animal agriculture profession for which the department wishes to train people

Application: Selected by AVS faculty

Awarded: Spring 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: $500

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

Herbert H. and Grayce Reese Scholarship

Award: 2 awards of $500 each

Criteria:

Full time Cal Poly Pomona student (12 units)
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Must be an Animal & Veterinarian Sciences major with emphasis on contribution to light horse industry
Scholarship to be given the following winter and spring quarter at $250 each quarter

Application: Available at the W.K.K. Arabian Horse Center

Deadline: Spring quarter

Mack H. Kennington Memorial Scholarship

Award: $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: $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

Kimberlie Wilkes Foundation Award

Award: $500

Criteria:

Open to freshmen, sophomores or juniors majoring in animal & veterinary science
Must and be currently enrolled as a full time student
Expressed interest in working with canines
U.S. Citizen
Good representative of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic excellence, participation in university, college, department and student activities

Application: Available in the AVS department office, Spring Quarter

Deadline: As posted by the department

Mary McNellis/Fonda Scholarship

Award: $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: $750 per endowment

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
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
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.
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 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

Application: Available on www.nmascholars.org

Mail to NMA Scholarship Foundation, 1970 Broadway, Suite 825, Oakland, CA 94612

Deadline: May 1

Animal Science Majors

Department Office: Building 2, Room 123

Contact: Penne Fode (909) 869-2216

Department Awards

Homer D. Fausch Scholarship

Award: $500

Criteria:

Open to animal science majors with 3 or more quarters in residence at Cal Poly Pomona
Minimum GPA – 3.0 for 120 or more units or, on Cal Poly Pomona course work for transfer students
Must represent the best example of a person who will work in that phase of the animal agriculture profession for which the department wishes to train people

Application: Selected by AVS faculty

Awarded: Spring 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: $500

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: $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, Spring Quarter

Deadline: As posted by the department

Harry B. McLachlin Scholarships

Award: $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

Herbert H. and Grayce Reese Scholarship

Award: 2 awards of $500 each

Criteria:

Full time Cal Poly Pomona student (12 units)
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Must be an Animal & Veterinarian Sciences major with emphasis on contribution to light horse industry
Scholarship to be given the following winter and spring quarter at $250 each quarter

Application: Available at the W.K.K. Arabian Horse Center

Deadline: Spring quarter

Kimberlie Wilkes Foundation Award

Award: $500

Criteria:

Open to freshmen, sophomores or juniors majoring in animal & veterinary science
Must and be currently enrolled as a full time student
Expressed interest in working with canines
U.S. Citizen
Good representative of the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic excellence, participation in university, college, department and student activities

Application: Available in the AVS department office

Deadline: Spring quarter

Mary McNellis/Fonda Scholarship

Award: $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: $750 per endowment

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
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

Byron Good Memorial Scholarship

Award: 3-4 awards of $500 each

Criteria:

Open to full time Cal Poly Pomona students majoring in Animal Science, preferably Equine Industry Option
Minimum 12 units per quarter
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Demonstrated interest and involvement in the California light horse industry

Application: Available at the W.K.K. Arabian Horse Center

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

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.
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 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

Application: Available on www.nmascholars.org

Mail to NMA Scholarship Foundation, 1970 Broadway, Suite 825, Oakland, CA 94612

Deadline: May 1

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

American Apparel 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

Target Retail Management 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: See 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

Fashion Business Inc.

Award: One year membership to Fashion Business Inc., valued at $1,000, and a $400 voucher to an FBI workshop of the winner’s choice

Criteria:

Open to Apparel Merchandising and Management majors
Nomination from faculty member

Application: Available online at www.fashionbizinc.org

Deadline: Spring quarter

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

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
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

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

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
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

Plant Science Majors

Department Office: Building 2, Room 209

Contact: Anna Marie Barlet (909) 869-2214

www.csupomona.edu/~plantsci

Department Scholarships

Ted Canham, Carl Wasmansdorff and Pine Tree Ranch Scholarship

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Award: $250

Criteria:

Open to students majoring in horticulture

Application: Available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

William Sparks Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Professor William Sparks, former Chair of the Ornamental Horticulture Department.

Award: $200

Criteria:

Open to students majoring in horticulture with an interest in landscaping

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.

Award: $500

Criteria:

Open to students majoring in soil science

Application: Available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

Esther Spain-Bey Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Ms. Esther Spain-Bey, an agricultural biology student. Funds are administered and awarded by the Agricultural Biology Club.

Award: $200

Criteria:

Open to students majoring in agricultural biology
Participation in departmental, college, and/or university activities

Application: Available in Plant Sciencedepartment office

Deadline: April 15

Mike Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

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 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

Application: Available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

Ronald Fream Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Criteria:

Open to juniors majoring in Plant Science and who are interested in golf course management and design
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Full time student
Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona

Application: Available in the Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

Lemon Men’s Club Ted Canham Award of Merit

Award: $1,000

Criteria:

Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in fruit industries
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona

Application: Use departmental scholarship form available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

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

Application: Use departmental application form available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

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

Award: $100

Criteria:

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

Application: Available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

Evergreen Farm Supply Scholarship

Award: $2,500

Criteria:

Minimum GPA 3.0
Open to students in Ag Biology, Agronomy, Soil Science
Demonstrated interest in entering the production agriculture/pest management area
Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona

Application: Available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

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

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

California Association of Nurserymen and Garden Centers (CANGC)

Los Angeles Chapter

Award: Awards of $500 and up

Criteria:

Open to students with a demonstrated interest in retail nursery management or production
Based on financial need
Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona

Application: Use CAN L.A. Chapter application form available in the Plant Science department office

Deadline: March 31

Landscape Architectural Student Scholarship Fund

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

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

Application: Available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: April 15

Ted Simms Memorial Scholarship/American Society Horticulture Science

Award: $1,000

Criteria:

Open to top applicants from the department who have been nominated by the department chair
Full time student
Interest in a horticultural specialization, i.e., gardens, nursery, pomology, floriculture, vegetables

Application: Use American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS) application form available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: February 1

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

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

Professional Soil Scientists Association of California Scholarship

Award: 2 awards of $250 each

Criteria:

Open to students who are interested in pursuing a soil science or closely related degree leading to a career in resource management and/or conservation
Based on academic achievement and leadership

Application: Use Professional Soil Scientists Associates application form available in Plant Science department office

Deadline: May 1