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Scholarships and Finacial Aid Opportunities

Undergraduate Students

University of Wisconsin Poultry Science Club-Freshman Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- Freshman majoring in Poultry Science
Award Amount- n/a
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Oscar A. and Gertrude L. Hanke Poultry-Journalism Award
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science and Ag. Journalism
Selection Criteria- Undergraduate interested in Poultry Journalism
Award Amount- $1,000
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

John A. Spurrell Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Meat and Animal Scinece and Wildlife Ecology
Selection Criteria- Meat and Animal Science or Wildlife Ecology majors showing outstanding ability. Rotates between departments. Check for Details. Open to both undergraduates and graduate students
Award Amount- $1,000
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Eli Lilly and Company Academic Merit Award in Animal Science
Major(s) Eligible- Dairy Science, Animal Science or Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- For undergraduate freshman for 4 years if they maintain a 3.25 GPA. Interest in animal science with at least a 1100 on SAT or 28 on ACT and in top 10% of high school class. Execptions with Lilly's consent.
Award Amount- potential of $4,000
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Frank Barron Morrison Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Dairy Science, Animal Science
Selection Criteria- For 1 or 2 students majoring in Dairy Science and 1 or 2 majoring in Animal Science. Good Academic Standing. Open to Seniors only.
Award Amount- $900
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Wisconsin Hatcheries Association Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- To a sophmore or junior interested in poultry science- preference given to a junior. Good Academic Standing. Applicant must have earned at least 24 credits with one course in Poultry Science
Award Amount- n/a
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Arthur M. Carmody Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Animal Science
Selection Criteria- Awarded to a graduate or undergradute student with satisfactory progress. Open to entering freshman or continuing student with an interest in meat and aminal science.
Award Amount- n/a
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

John W. Renk Memorial Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Meat and Animal Science
Selection Criteria- For a full-time undergraduate in Meat and Animal Science. Consideration given to academic standing, finacial need, and extra-curricular activities, including involvement in campus and agricultural organizations.
Award Amount- $1,000
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Michael C. Spitzbarth Memorial Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Preference for Animal Science
Selection Criteria- To a junior or senior in Animal Sciences in good academic standing. Preference to a member of livestock judging or meats evaluation team and active member of the Saddle and Sirloin or Badger Dairy Clubs. Wisconsin resident and recommendation from Animal Sciences Dept. required.
Award Amount- $750
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Wisconsin Livestock and Meat Council Award
Major(s) Eligible- Meat and Animal Science or Livestock Industry related program
Selection Criteria- For new undergraduates in Meat and Animal Science or related programs. Recommendation by department in consultation with the Wisconsin Livestock and Meat Council.
Award Amount- $1,000
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Wisconsin Livestock and Meat Council Continuing Student Award
Major(s) Eligible- Meat and Animal Science or Livestock Industry related program
Selection Criteria- For Juniors or Seniors in Animal Science or related programs with a career interest in livestock production and/or meat industry. Recommendation by department in consulation with the Wisconsin Livestock and Meat Council.
Award Amount- $1,500
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Herbert R. Bird Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- For an undergraduate, preferably a senior majoring in poultry science.
Award Amount- $1,800
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Mary Heisdorf Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- Open to undergraduate or graduate student majoring in poultry science
Award Amount- $600
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

W. H. McGibbon Memorial Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- For a junior, senior or graduate student interested in poultry genetics
Award Amount- $800
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

M.L. Sunde Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- For a Poultry Science student who has completed at least two courses in the department. Preference given to a student who has worked in the Poultry Research Lab. Leadership and academic performance considered.
Award Amount- $1,700
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

University of Wisconsin Poultry Science Club Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- To a sophmore, junior or senior in any major who has completed at least six credits of poultry science study.
Award Amount- $700
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Wisconsin Poultry Improvement Association Scholarship
Major(s)- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- Preference given to a sophmore, junior or senior in poultry science. Must maintain statisfactory academic record.
Award Amount- $600
Application Process- Complete general scholarship application

Ellward H. Wolf Memorial (Wisconsin Turkey Federation) Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science
Selection Criteria- For a freshman or sophmore studying and/or majoring in poultry science. Preference to a Wisconsin resident.
Award Amount-$1,000
Application Process-Complete general scholarship application

Robert Grummer-Wisconsin Pork Producers Association Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Meat and Animal Science
Selection Criteria- For juniors or seniors majoring in meat and animal science. Must be recommended by committee consisting of Animal Sciences Department, pork producer, and agribusiness representative. Award is based on desire to enter swine industry, scholarship, and personal activities.
Award Amount-$750
Application Process-Complete general scholarship application

Robert Grummer Internship Award
Major(s) Eligible- All CALS, Enrollment in Pork Industry Internship
Selection Criteria- One and one-half times tuition for student enrolled in Coordinative Internship program and interested in swine industry for feed industry or livestock enterprise.
Award Amount- see selection criteria
Application Process-Complete general scholarship application

Great Lakes Calcium Corp. Scholarship
Major(s) Eligible- Poultry Science, Dairy Science
Selection Criteria- For juniors in poultry science and dairy science. Wisconsin residency and departmental recommendation required. Must demonstrate academic excellence, interest and activities in their respective major areas. Financial need considered.
Award Amount- n/a
Application Process-Complete general scholarship application

Graduate Students

Financial Aid for graduate students is often arranged through the major professor. Financial support may be in the form of a Research Assistantship or a Teaching Assistantship. If you are intersted in either of these opportunities, please contact a faculty member you are or would like to work with.