VETERINARY MEDICINE

2574
ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

707A St., Ste. 206
Anchorage, AK 99567
Tel: (907)269-7973; Fax: (907)269-7991; E-mail: laura_cloward@acpe.state.ak.us; Web Site: http://www.state.ak.us/acpe/

Renewable loan for study of approved curriculum in fisheries, seafood processing, food technology or related fields for Alaska residents. Must maintain good standing at institution. Eligible for up to 50% forgiveness if recipient returns to Alaska for employment in fisheries-related field.

Title of Award:
A.W. "Winn" Brindle Memorial Education Loans

Area, Field, or Subject:
Food Science/Nutrition; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Natural Resources; Biology; Agribusiness

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
42 loan(s), totaling $359,234.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; essay.

Deadline for Receipt:
5/15.

Apply to:
Laura Cloward, Outreach Program Coordinator, 907-269-7973, laura_cloward@acpe.state.ak.us.

2575
AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION

1313 Dolly Madison Blvd.
Ste. 402
McLean, VA 22101
Tel: (703)220-6549; Fax: (703)299-9311; E-mail: mrlein@ucalgary.ca; Web Site: http://www.aou.org

One-time award for students without recourse to regular funding for research on any aspect of avian biology. Must be members of the American Ornithologists' Union. For more details see Web site: http://www.aou.org.

Title of Award:
American Ornithologists' Union Research Awards

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Biology; Natural Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
29 grant(s), totaling $51,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 28. Maximum no. of awards: 30. Maximum award amount: $1800.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/1.

Apply to:
M. Ross Lein, Secretary, 403-220-6549, mrlein@ucalgary.ca.

2576
AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE FOUNDATION (AQHF)

2601 I-40 East
Amarillo, TX 79104
Tel: (806)376-5181; Fax: (806)376-1005; E-mail: lowens@aqha.org; Web Site: http://www.aqha.org/aqhya

Must be member of AQHA or AQHYA and intend to pursue a career in the American Quarter Horse racing industry or related field. Recipients receive $2000 per year for four years. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

Title of Award:
AQHF Racing Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
5 scholarship(s), totaling $40,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $8000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); photograph.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/1.

Apply to:
Laura Owens, Scholarship Coordinator, 806-376-5181, lowens@aqha.org.

2577
APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB-APPALOOSA YOUTH PROGRAM

2720 Pullman Rd.
Moscow, ID 83843
Tel: (208)882-5578; Fax: (208)882-8150; E-mail: aphc@appaloosa.com; Web Site: http://www.appaloosa.com

One-time award for college juniors and seniors and graduate students studying a field related to the equine industry. Must be member or dependent of member of the Appaloosa Horse Club. Submit picture and three recommendations. Award based on merit.

Title of Award:
Lew and JoAnn Eklund Educational Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $2,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); photograph.

Deadline for Receipt:
6/10.

Apply to:
Keeley Gant, AYF Coordinator, 208-882-5578 ext. 264, aphc@appaloosa.com.

2578
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

114 East Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818
Tel: (501)371-2050; Fax: (501)371-2001; Web Site: http://www.arscholarships.com

Award provides assistance to Arkansas residents pursuing professional degrees in dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, podiatry, chiropractic medicine, or osteopathic medicine at out-of-state, accredited institutions (programs that are unavailable in Arkansas).

Title of Award:
Arkansas Health Education Grant Program (ARHEG)

Area, Field, or Subject:
Health and Medical Sciences; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Dental Health/Services

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
258 grant(s), totaling $2,367,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 258. Maximum no. of awards: 288. Minimum award amount: $5000. Maximum award amount: $14600.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; affidavit of Arkansas residency.

Apply to:
Scholarship Contact Person, 501-371-2050.

2579
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

7008 Richard Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20817-4838
E-mail: awisedfd@awis.org; Web Site: http://www.awis.org/ed_foundation.html

The College Scholarship is for women who plan a career in science as a researcher and/or teacher. Applicants must be high school seniors with a GPA of 3.75 or higher and SAT scores of at least 1200. Open to U.S. citizens only.

Title of Award:
Association for Women in Science College Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Biology; Physical Sciences and Math; Engineering/Technology; Computer Science/Data Processing; Earth Science; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Meteorology/Atmospheric Science; Nuclear Science; Mechanical Engineering; Natural Sciences; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Chemical Engineering

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
12 scholarship(s), totaling $5,100.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $100. Maximum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: female, full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
1/20.

Apply to:
Barbara Filner, President, awisedfd@awis.org.

2580
LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

PO Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
Tel: 800-259-5626; Fax: (225)922-0790; E-mail: custserv@osfa.state.la.us; Web Site: http://www.osfa.state.la.us

For Louisiana residents attending a public college within the state studying wildlife, forestry, or marine sciences full-time. Renewable up to five years as an undergraduate and two years as a graduate. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have taken the ACT or SAT.

Title of Award:
Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Applied Sciences; Natural Resources; Marine Biology

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
60 scholarship(s), totaling $60,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 60. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores.

Deadline for Receipt:
7/1.

Apply to:
Public Information Officer, 800-259-5626 ext. 1012, custserv@osfa.state.la.us.

2581
MID-COAST AUDUBON SOCIETY

PO Box 862
Rockland, ME 04841
Tel: (207)633-6610; Web Site: http://www.midcoastaudubon.org

One-time award for tuition/coursework in ornithology studies. Available to residents of Mid-coast Maine. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Title of Award:
Jean Boyer Hamlin Scholarship in Ornithology

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Sciences; Education; Biology; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s).

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: age 18 or older. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; autobiography; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope.

Apply to:
Jo Haney, Scholarship Chair, 207-633-6610.

2582
NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE

1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228-9792
Tel: (614)878-5333; Fax: (614)870-2622; E-mail: shrine@cobaselect.com; Web Site: http://www.dairyshrine.org

Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enter a four-year college or university with intent to major in dairy/animal science with a communications emphasis or agricultural journalism with a dairy/animal science emphasis.

Title of Award:
Marshall E. McCullough-National Dairy Shrine Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agriculture ; Animal/Veterinary Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $3,500.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/15.

Apply to:
Mr. Maurice E. Core, Executive Director, 614-878-5333, shrine@cobaselect.com.

2583
NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE

1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228-9792
Tel: (614)878-5333; Fax: (614)870-2622; E-mail: shrine@cobaselect.com; Web Site: http://www.dairyshrine.org

One-time awards for undergraduate students pursuing careers in marketing of dairy products. Major areas can include: dairy science, animal science, agricultural economics, agricultural communications, agricultural education, general education, and food and nutrition.

Title of Award:
National Dairy Shrine/Dairy Marketing, Inc. Milk Marketing Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agriculture ; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Food Science/Nutrition

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
5 scholarship(s), totaling $5,500.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 7. Maximum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
3/15.

Apply to:
Mr. Maurice E. Core, Executive Director, 614-878-5333, shrine@cobaselect.com.

2584
NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE

1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228-9792
Tel: (614)878-5333; Fax: (614)870-2622; E-mail: shrine@cobaselect.com; Web Site: http://www.dairyshrine.org

Awards available to college seniors enrolled in dairy science courses. Applicants must be nominated by their college or university professor and must intend to continue in the dairy field. A college or university may nominate up to two applicants.

Title of Award:
NDS Student Recognition Contest

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agriculture ; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Food Science/Nutrition; Agribusiness

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
7 prize(s), totaling $5,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 5. Maximum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); nomination.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/15.

Apply to:
Mr. Maurice E. Core, Executive Director, 614-878-5333, shrine@cobaselect.com.

2585
NATIONAL POULTRY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

Scholarship Committee
958 McEver Rd. Ext., Unit B-8
Gainesville, GA 30504
Tel: 877-845-1545; Fax: (770)535-7385; E-mail: info@npfda.org; Web Site: http://www.npfda.org

The scholarships are awarded to full-time students in their junior or senior years at a U.S. college pursuing degrees in poultry science, food science, dietetics or other related areas of study pertaining to the poultry and food industries.

Title of Award:
National Poultry and Food Distributors Association Scholarship Foundation

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agribusiness; Agriculture ; Food Science/Nutrition; Food Service/Hospitality; Home Economics; Animal/Veterinary Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
4 scholarship(s), totaling $6,500.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $1500. Maximum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
5/31.

Apply to:
Kristin McWhorter, Executive Director, 877-845-1545, info@npfda.org.

2586
OREGON SHEEP GROWERS ASSOCIATION

1270 Chemeketa St., NE
Salem, OR 97301-4145
Tel: (503)364-5462; Fax: (503)585-1921; E-mail: contact@oregonsheep.com; Web Site: http://www.oregonsheep.com

One-time award for college students majoring in agricultural science or veterinary medicine pursuing careers in the sheep industry. Must be U.S. citizen and Oregon resident studying at a four-year institution or university. Freshmen are not eligible.

Title of Award:
Oregon Sheep Growers Association Memorial Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agriculture ; Animal/Veterinary Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $1,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
7/1.

Apply to:
Scholarship Committee, 503-364-5462, contact@oregonsheep.com.

2587
OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

1500 Valley River Dr., Ste. 100
Eugene, OR 97401-7020
Tel: 800-452-8807; E-mail: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us; Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us

One-time award open to high school graduates who earned their Eagle rank in Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific Council. Must major in forestry, wildlife, environment, or related field. Must attend an Oregon college.

Title of Award:
Royden M. Bodley Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Sciences; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Natural Resources

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
College

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $1400.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: male. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; activity chart.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/1.

Apply to:
Director of Grant Programs, 800-452-8807 ext. 7395, awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us.

2588
ALBERT SCHWEITZER FELLOWSHIP

330 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
Web Site: http://www.schweitzerfellowship.org

The Baltimore Schweitzer Fellows Program is a yearlong fellowship program open to all Baltimore area students enrolled in a degree program in health and human service fields. Fellows work with existing community agencies and carry out service projects of at least 200 hours that address unmet needs of under-served communities.

Title of Award:
Baltimore Schweitzer Fellows Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Dental Health/Services; Food Science/Nutrition; Health Administration; Health and Medical Sciences; Health Information Management/Technology; Law/Legal Services; Nursing; Music; Social Services; Education; Therapy/Rehabilitation

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
15 fellowship(s), totaling $30,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 16. Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: interview; essay; reference(s); resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/28.

2589
ALBERT SCHWEITZER FELLOWSHIP

330 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
Web Site: http://www.schweitzerfellowship.org

The Boston Schweitzer Fellows Program offers year-long community service fellowships to students enrolled in health-related degree programs. Fellows carry out health related projects of at least 200 hours in collaboration with a local community agency, attend an orientation and monthly meetings, and help organize public symposia on health. Interview is required of those applicants who pass the first screening.

Title of Award:
Boston Schweitzer Fellows Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Dental Health/Services; Education; Food Science/Nutrition; Health Administration; Health and Medical Sciences; Health Information Management/Technology; Law/Legal Services; Nursing; Religion/Theology; Social Services; Social Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
30 fellowship(s), totaling $60,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 25. Maximum no. of awards: 30. Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: interview; essay; reference(s); resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
1/15.

2590
ALBERT SCHWEITZER FELLOWSHIP

330 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
Web Site: http://www.schweitzerfellowship.org

The Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program provides service opportunities and support for aspiring health professionals who seek to help those currently underserved by our healthcare system. Fellowship projects involve a minimum of 200 hours of direct service through an existing community organization in Chicago, suburban Cook County, or DuPage County. Cosponsored by the Health and Medicine Policy Research Group.

Title of Award:
Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Dental Health/Services; Food Science/Nutrition; Health Administration; Health and Medical Sciences; Health Information Management/Technology; Law/Legal Services; Nursing; Religion/Theology; Social Services; Education; Therapy/Rehabilitation

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
30 fellowship(s), totaling $60,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 30. Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: interview; essay; reference(s); resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/8.

2591
ALBERT SCHWEITZER FELLOWSHIP

330 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
Web Site: http://www.schweitzerfellowship.org

The North Carolina Schweitzer Fellows Program provides service opportunities for aspiring health professionals and lawyers who seek to help those currently underserved by our healthcare system. Fellows carry out a direct community service project of 200 hours with an existing community agency in North Carolina.

Title of Award:
North Carolina Schweitzer Fellows Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Dental Health/Services; Food Science/Nutrition; Health Administration; Health and Medical Sciences; Health Information Management/Technology; Law/Legal Services; Nursing; Music; Social Services; Education; Therapy/Rehabilitation

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
13 fellowship(s), totaling $36,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 16. Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: interview; essay; reference(s); resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/15.

2592
SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT

445 Union Blvd.
Ste. 230
Lakewood, CO 80228
Tel: (303)986-3309; Fax: (303)986-3892; Web Site: http://www.rangelands.org

One award available to applicant pursuing degree in agribusiness, agriculture, animal/veterinary sciences, earth science, natural resources, and range science (or range management). Recipient receives $2000 a year for four years at college or university.

Title of Award:
Masonic Range Science Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agriculture ; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Agribusiness; Natural Resources; Earth Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $2,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; test scores; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
1/15.

Apply to:
Scholarship Contact Person, 303-986-3309.

2593
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-NEW JERSEY CHAPTER

Firman East Bear Chapter, SWCS
220 Davidson Ave., 4th Floor
Somerset, NJ 08873
Tel: (732)932-9295; E-mail: njswcs@yahoo.com; Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/njswcs

Two $500 scholarships awarded annually to students attending a New Jersey accredited college or New Jersey residents attending any out-of-state college. Undergraduate students-with the exception of freshmen-are eligible. Must be enrolled in a curriculum related to natural resources. Other areas related to conservation may qualify. Deadline: April 15.

Title of Award:
Edward R. Hall Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Journalism; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Horticulture/Floriculture; Earth Science; Biology; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Agriculture ; Agribusiness

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/15.

Apply to:
Chapter President, 732-932-9295, njswcs@yahoo.com.

2594
UNITED AGRIBUSINESS LEAGUE

54 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606-5105
Tel: (949)975-1424; Fax: (949)975-1671; E-mail: csteele@ual.org; Web Site: http://www.ual.org

Award of $1000-$5000 available to students enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time degree program in agribusiness at a two-or four-year institution. Award is only for students who are studying or residing in the U.S., Canada or Mexico. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Application deadline varies.

Title of Award:
United Agribusiness League Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agribusiness; Agriculture ; Horticulture/Floriculture; Economics; Food Science/Nutrition; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Landscape Architecture

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
10 scholarship(s), totaling $20,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 10. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume.

Apply to:
Christiane Steele, Scholarship Coordinator, 949-975-1424, csteele@ual.org.

2595
UNITED AGRIBUSINESS LEAGUE

54 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606-5105
Tel: (949)975-1424; Fax: (949)975-1671; E-mail: csteele@ual.org; Web Site: http://www.ual.org

Award for an employee, spouse, or child participating in the United Agricultural Benefit Trust health care program. Submit essay that reflects chosen agricultural career path. Submit resume of any educational, work, community, or extracurricular activities that are relevant. Applicant should be a member or affiliated with United Agriculture Benefit Trust.

Title of Award:
United Agricultural Benefit Trust Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agribusiness; Agriculture ; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Economics; Food Science/Nutrition; Horticulture/Floriculture; Landscape Architecture

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
4 scholarship(s), totaling $15,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 7. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); resume.

Apply to:
Christiane Steele, Scholarship Coordinator, 949-975-1424, csteele@ual.org.

2596
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Scholarship awarded to undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior enrolled in a UNCF member college or university or one of the following institutions: University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Please visit Web site for more information: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
Cargill Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Accounting; Computer Science/Data Processing; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Biology; Agriculture ; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Food Science/Nutrition

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis; FAFSA, SAR.

Deadline for Receipt:
3/15.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.

2597
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Open to minority students enrolled in UNCF schools and other HBCU's. Minimum 3.0 GPA required and major in business, finance, chemistry, microbiology, human resources, law, pre-veterinary medicine, animal science, supply chain management, or organizational development. Must be rising college junior, senior, graduate student, or first-year law student. Must complete internship at Pfizer location. Prospective applicants should complete the Student Profile found at Web site: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
UNCF/Pfizer Corporate Scholars Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Business/Consumer Services; Biology; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Chemical Engineering; Law/Legal Services

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Maximum award amount: $15000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis.

Deadline for Receipt:
1/31.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.

2598
WASHINGTON THOROUGHBRED FOUNDATION

PO Box 1499
Auburn, WA 98071-1499
Web Site: http://www.washingtonthoroughbred.com

Awards for those majoring in an equine industry-related field of study, or journalism. One renewable scholarship and three one-time grants. Must describe in writing, on video, audiotape, or film how the expansion of gaming in Washington state has affected the thoroughbred industry. See Web site at http://www.washingtonthoroughbred.comfor application and further information. Deadline is February 1.

Title of Award:
Thoroughbred Horse Racing's United Scholarship Trust

Area, Field, or Subject:
Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Journalism

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
5 scholarship(s).

Funds Available:
Maximum no. of awards: 4. Maximum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; interview; essay.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/1.

Apply to:
Washington Thoroughbred Breeders Association.