Crop and Weed Scholarship
Crop & Weed Sciences Scholarships
An asterisk (*) following the name of the scholarship indicates that the scholarship is available to students in more than one department, academic program and/or college.
Arthur Companies/Joe Burgum Scholarship
Award: $360
Criteria: Undergraduate with high academic achievement
Representative: Rick Burgum, Arthur Farmers Elevator
Dr. Marvin Boerboom Agriculture Scholarship
Award: TBD
Criteria: Sophomore, junior, or senior with preference in Crop and Weed Sciences. Preference is given to students who graduated from a high school in Lyon, Renville, or Douglas counties in Minnesota, or in Cass county in North Dakota.
Representative: Dr. Marvin Boerboom
John Breker Crop Science Scholarship Fund
Award: $423
Criteria: Junior or senior with GPA of 2.5 or higher who exhibits strong leadership characteristics and organizational skills
Representative: MINN-DAK Farmers Co-op
Burchill Farms, Inc. Scholarship*
Award: $646
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior; cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher; preference to students from North Dakota
Representative: Nyle Burchill, Burchill Farms, Inc.
Jack F. Carter Plant Sciences Undergraduate Scholastic and Leadership Scholarship
Awards: Two $500 scholarships
Criteria: Junior or senior majoring in crop and weed sciences or horticulture; minimum GPA 2.75; demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities
Representative: Dept. of Plant Sciences
James R. Dawson Scholarship
Award: $479
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior with interest in crop research or production
Representative: Debra Dawson
Russell and Anna Duncan Foundation Scholarship
Awards: Two $895 scholarships
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior with preference given to students from the durum growing areas of North Dakota
Representative: Dr. Marvin Duncan
Travis C. Engstrom Memorial Scholarship
Award: $500
Criteria: Upperclassman from North Dakota; active member of NDSU Agronomy Club; GPA 3.0 or higher
Representatives: Warren and Sharon Engstrom
Fick Endowed Scholarship Fund
Awards: Two $1246 scholarships
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior; North Dakota or Minnesota native; minimum GPA 3.0
Representative: Gary Fick
Ernie French Crop and Weed Sciences Scholarship
Award: $500
Criteria: Student from northwestern North Dakota or northeastern Montana whose hometown is served by the NDSU Williston Research Extension Center
Representatives: Dr. Al Schneiter and Neil Riveland
Lars A. Jensen Scholarship (NDCISA)
Award: $1320
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior
Representatives: ND Crop Improvement and Seed Association and Robert A. Jensen
H.R. Lund Freshman PLSC Scholarship
Award: $500
Criteria: Incoming freshman from North Dakota and preference given to students with high ACT score
Representative: Dr. H. R. Lund
Lisa and Mark Martens Agricultural Scholarship
Award: $394
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior in crop and weed sciences with a GPA of 3.25 or above. Must have graduated from a ND high school, with preference given to students from Steele, Griggs, Walsh or Mountrail Counties. Prefer involvement in student organizations or working while attending school.
Representatives: Lisa and Mark Martens
George Meagher Scholarship
Awards: Four $1033 scholarships
Criteria: Junior or senior with interest in plant breeding
Representative: Ms. Jeanne Rzeszut
Cal Messersmith Plant Sciences Undergraduate Teaching Scholarship*
Award: $100
Criteria: Junior or senior who qualifies for Messersmith Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship through the Dept. of Plant Sciences
Representative: Dr. Cal Messersmith
Dwain W. Meyer Scholarship*
Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships
Criteria: Available to students in CAFSNR with preference given to Crop and Weed Sciences students. Resident of ND, SD or MN who has taken PLSC 320 (Principles of Forage Production course) and has at least one semester remaining in college career; minimum GPA 3.0
Representative: Dr. Dwain Meyer
Louie Nicoli Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
Awards: Two $500 scholarships
Criteria: Junior standing during fall semester with career interest in farming; financial need; preference to student from Barnes County, ND
Representative: Janet Nicoli
ND Ag Association - Dr. Duane Berglund Scholarship*
Award: $475
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in crop and weed sciences or soil sciences with outstanding academic record
Representative: ND Ag Association
ND Ag Association - Irvine T. Dietrich Scholarship*
Award: $475
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in crop and weed sciences or soil sciences with outstanding academic record
Representative: ND Ag Association
ND Ag Association - Donald Kenna Scholarship*
Award: $475
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in crop and weed sciences or soil sciences with outstanding academic record
Representative: ND Ag Association
ND Ag Association - Chuck Rongen Scholarship*
Award: $475
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in crop and weed sciences or soil sciences with outstanding academic record
Representative: ND Ag Association
Glenn A. Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Awards: Two $620 scholarships
Criteria: Incoming freshman with preference given to students with high ACT score
Representative: Gary Peterson
Plant Sciences Scholarship
Award: $475
Criteria: Scholarship awarded to an undergraduate within the Department of Plant Sciences - alternating between Crop and Weed Sciences, Food Science, and Horticulture, when funds are available
Representative: Department of Plant Sciences
Leonard and Donna Richards Agriculture Scholarship*
Award: $700
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior; minimum GPA 2.7; majoring in crop and weed sciences, agricultural systems management or soil science and studying in a field of agriculture relevant to sugarbeet production
Representative: Mrs. Donna Richards
Bob Roach Memorial Scholarship
Award: $784
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior; parents are producers of certified seed in North Dakota or Minnesota
Representative: Audrey Roach
Harry and Lillie Seidel Agriculture Scholarship Endowment Fund*
Awards: Two $2,946 scholarships; two $2,500 scholarships
Criteria: Sophomore, junior or senior with financial need and a cumulative GPA 2.75 to 3.25; majoring in crop and weed sciences or soil science; North Dakota or Minnesota native and resident
Representatives: Harris and Kathryn Seidel
Loren P. Stangeland Memorial Scholarship
Award: $500
Criteria: Must have completed PLSC 425/625 (potato science course); preference to a crop and weed sciences major
Representative: Mrs. Vivian Stangeland
Theodore E. and Marguerite R. Stoa Freshman Scholarship
Award: $599
Criteria: Student attaining highest academic average during freshman year
Representative: Marjorie Stoa
Denis Tweed Plant Sciences Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Criteria: Junior status during fall semester
Representative: Vonnie Tweed
