Candidates will be selected based upon potential in the field of dry land farming, personal integrity, and a high social and ethical sense of responsibility. GPA is a secondary consideration. An annual scholarship awarded to students in agronomy in the Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology to honor John E. Osguthorpe. Recipients of the scholarship should demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and personal integrity. Awarded to outstanding undergraduate students majoring in the department.
Selection is based on academic performance and potential for future contributions in agriculture.
Special consideration will be given to incoming freshmen and transfer students. Two scholarships awarded annually, one to a junior and one to a senior majoring in Horticulture. Recipients should demonstrate academic achievement, earn a GPA of at least 3.0, show financial need, and initiative. Preference will be given to students planning a career in University Extension Service in Horticulture. Selection is based on high scholastic standing, leadership qualities, character, and potential in the field of soils or biometeorology.