Scholarships

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USDA-CSREES Multicultural Scholars Program

There is no deadline for applications at this time.

The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University offers a training program for multicultural freshman scholars beginning in fall 2009. The objective of this USDA program is to encourage outstanding students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the food and agricultural sciences to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in these disciplines.

The emphasis of our program in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department is to train technologists and engineers for employment in the biofuels industry.

More about the program

Thanks to many generous supporters of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, nearly $60,000 in departmental scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, and Industrial Technology.

Several scholarships may be awarded based on need. You need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) form either over the web or through the ISU Office of Student Financial Aid.

Incoming Freshmen

Deadline: May 15

Application Form (Word)

Depending on your major, you will considered for different scholarships. Submitting the application above will include you for consideration for all possible ABE scholarships. Information on the scholarships available for incoming freshmen can be found below:

Returning Students and Transfer Students

Deadline: March 1

Application Form (pdf)

This form is for returning sophomore, junior, and senior ISU students, as well as any students transferring in from another institution, who wish to be considered for the many ABE departmental scholarships available. To view information on the scholarships available, click here.

ITec Scholarships Requiring Separate Application

Lillian C. Schwenk Memorial Award (for ITec Safety Students)
Safety student that has an interest in a career in construction, highway, industrial or agricultural safety and health and display need and/or academic excellence. Students are interviewed by members of the Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council.

Application Form for Schwenk Award (Microsoft Word)

Jack Beno Memorial Scholarship (for ITec Safety Students)
Scholarship will be awarded to an Occupational Safety Student - undergraduate or graduate. More than one scholarship may be awarded. Financial need may be considered. Students are interviewed by members of the Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council. This award is not renewable.

Application Form for Beno Scholarship (Microsoft Word)