The Recipient receives a certificate and a cash award. Michigan Crop Improvement Scholarship Sponsored by the Michigan Crop Improvement Association, the scholarship is given to incoming freshmen students. A senior honors thesis will be written from research executed during the junior-senior years' work experience. The recipient receives a plaque and a cash award. The award is a certificate and cash.
Selection is made by turfgrass faculty members.
Award A committee of industry representatives and turfgrass science faculty chooses a resident of western Michigan who demonstrates leadership, scholarship, and an interest in turfgrass management. A certificate and cash are awarded. College Awards and Scholarships Several awards and scholarships are granted by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Students interested in applying for these should go to 121 Agriculture Hall for award descriptions and applications. The MSU Agronomy Club is open to all undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.