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January 29, 2020

During the 2019 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, 2019 CSSA President Elizabeth Guertal recognizes Crop Science Graduate Scholarship recipient Emma Jobson.

Scholarship applications must be initiated by 19 March with submissions due 26 March—consult the websites for details: www.agronomy.org/awards, www.crops.org/awards, and www.soils.org/awards.

Francis and Evelyn Clark Soil Biology Scholarship—recognizes a student working in the field of soil biology, biochemistry, or microbial ecology: one scholarship at $3,000.
Crop Science Graduate Student Scholarship—recognizes outstanding graduate students in crop science field: two scholarships at $2,000.
Frank D. Keim Graduate Fellowship—for undergraduate student recipients of the 2020 National Student Recognition Program pursuing a graduate degree: two scholarships at $2,000.
Gary “Pete” Peterson Dryland Soil Management Scholarship—recognizes a graduate student in the field of soil science: one scholarship at $5,000.
Nelson Yield-Limiting Factors Graduate Student Scholarship—recognizes graduate student leaders in the field of agronomy: five scholarships at $3,000.
Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship—recognizes a junior or senior undergraduate or master's student in the field of soil and water conservation as well as their adviser: one scholarship at $3,500 and additional $500 to their adviser.

Undergraduate Scholarships and Fellowships

J. Fielding Reed Scholarship—for students pursuing a career in soil or plant sciences: two scholarships at $2,000.
Hubert J. Byrd Sr. Scholarship—for undergraduate students pursuing careers as professional consulting soil scientists: two scholarships at $2,500.
Frank D. Keim Graduate Fellowship—for undergraduate student recipients of the 2020 National Student Recognition Program pursuing a graduate degree: two scholarships at $2,000.
Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship—recognizes a junior or senior undergraduate or master's student in the field of soil and water conservation as well as their adviser: one scholarship at $3,500 and additional $500 to their adviser.

Golden Opportunity Institute

This professional development program pairs talented undergraduate students with mentors to help cultivate networks to develop the necessary workforce to sustain the agronomy, crops, and soils professions. Selected students will receive financial support for travel, lodging, registration, and other costs related to attending the 2020 Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Up to 25 Golden Opportunity Scholars and 5 Greenfield Scholars will be selected for the 2020 Golden Opportunity Institute Class.

Golden Opportunity Scholars

Students seeking further education.
Paired with a mentor who is a Society professional with similar interests and career goals.
Supported by Golden Opportunity Fund through the Agronomic Science Foundation.

Greenfield Scholars

Students pursuing the Certified Crop Adviser/Certified Professional Agronomist profession and certification upon graduation.
Paired with a mentor who is a CCA in their region.
Sponsored by ASA and the International CCA program

Undergraduate students can learn more about the scholar programs and apply by completing the application found at www.goldenopportunityscholars.org/apply-students.

National Student Recognition Program

The National Student Recognition Program recognizes outstanding undergraduate seniors involved in crops, agronomy, soils, or environmental sciences. To be eligible, students must be current seniors at a four-year institution or a second year student at a two-year institution, belong to an affiliated club of SASES, and be a member of ASA, CSSA, and/or SSSA as of 14 Feb. 2020. Students are selected by their departments based on their scholarship, leadership activities, and personal qualifications. The deadline to nominate a student is 27 Feb. 2020.

The program is supported by ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, and recipients receive a plaque and recognition in CSA News magazine. Recipients are also eligible to apply for the Frank D. Keim Graduate Fellowship if they meet all other requirements. For more information on how to submit, go to www.agronomy.org/awards/view/212.

Gerald O. Mott Award

The Gerald O. Mott Meritorious Graduate Student Award in Crop Science recognizes top-notch graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in crop science disciplines. Departments select students based on academic achievements, research and teaching contributions, leadership accomplishments, service activities, and personal qualifications. Candidates for this award must have completed at least one year of graduate work leading to a M.S. or Ph.D. in a field of emphasis within any crop science related discipline. Students must be enrolled in a U.S. college or university and be current members of the CSSA and/or ASA. The deadline to nominate a student is 27 Feb. 2020.

The award is offered by CSSA and recipients receive a certificate and are recognized in CSA News magazine. For more information and how to submit, visit www.crops.org/awards/view/211.

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