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College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences Scholarships

Alfred G. Montna Agricultural Achievement Scholarship The Alfred G. Montna Agricultural Achievement Scholarship supports incoming freshman from Northern California enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) Scholarship

American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) established this scholarship through Rogers Foods, Inc, a member of the ASTA. This scholarship is for students who are members of the Food Science Club.

American Vineyard Viticulture Scholarship

The American Vineyard Viticulture Scholarship supports junior, senior, or graduate students majoring in Fruit Science or Wine and Viticulture.

Arnold D. Haskell Scholarship

The Arnold D. Haskell Scholarship was established by Mr. Donald Haskell, Chairman of M.H. Sherman Company.  The scholarship supports sophomore, junior and senior Environmental Horticultural Science majors.

Ashley D. Richardson Scholarship

The Ashley D. Richardson Scholarship supports students majoring in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration.

Barling Memorial Scholarship

The Barling Memorial Scholarship supports junior, senior, and graduate students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Design who are from Kern, Kings, or Tulare Counties.

Bartlett Tree Foundation, Inc. Scholarship

The Bartlett Tree Foundation, Inc. Scholarship supports undergraduate students following the Urban Forestry concentration in the Natural Resource major with a minimum of three quarters left.

Boyle-McOmie Scholarship

The Boyle-McOmie Scholarship supports students pursuing a degree within the Animal Science Department and the Horticulture and Crop Science Department.  

Burlingham Memorial Scholarship

The Burlingham Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Mr. and Mrs. Burlingham.  Mr. Burlington was the founder and chair of the agricultural education program at Cal Poly from 1948 to 1972.  This scholarship supports students enrolled in the credential program focusing on agricultural education.

Burton Douglas Salisbury Memorial Scholarship

The Burton Douglas Salisbury Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Burton who was a Cal Poly freshman majoring in Fruit Science.  Burton was killed in an auto accident at the age of 19 in 1990 when he and his friends had been bungee jumping that morning.  The scholarship supports agriculture majors, preferably fruit science majors, with preference to students who graduated high school in Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, or Yolo counties.

Cal-Almond Scholarship

The Cal-Almond Scholarship supports junior and senior Crop Science majors with an interest in nut crops.

California Association of Nurserymen Peninsula Chapter Scholarship

The California Association of Nurserymen Peninsula Chapter Scholarship supports students majoring in Ornamental Horticulture who formerly resided in the Peninsula Chapter region and have shown an interest in the nursery industry. 

California Creamery Operators Association Scholarship  

The California Creamery Operators Association Scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in Dairy Science who are planning a career in the California dairy food processing industry.

California League of Food Processors Scholarship

The California League of Food Processors Scholarship supports students majoring in Food Science who are involved in activities related to their major.  Along with your thank you letter, please email Laura Grass a brief biography and picture of yourself to laura@clfp.com to be included in their newsletter.

California State Grange Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Joe Sabol

The California State Grange Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Joe Sabol was established in honor of longtime friend and supporter of the Grange, Cal Poly retiree Dr. Joe Sabol. The scholarship supports first time freshmen students majoring in Animal Science, Dairy Science or Crop Science who are members of the Grange Youth organization or Future Farmers of America. 

Carl A. Cilker Scholarship

The Carl A. Cilker Scholarship supports students majoring in Agribusiness, Crop or Fruit Science with an interest in California agriculture career.

Catherine C. Adams Scholarship

The Catherine C. Adams Scholarship supports Environmental Horticulture Science majors.

Central Coast Branch of the International Geranium Society Scholarship

The Central Coast Branch of the International Geranium Society Scholarship supports junior or senior students majoring in Ornamental Horticulture with a preference to high school graduates from the Central Coast (north Santa Barbara County to central San Luis Obispo county) and concentrating in floriculture. 

Central Coast Greenhouse Growers Association (CCGGA) Scholarship

The CCGGA is a non-profit organization that is actively working to promote the Horticulture industry within the system of higher education. The scholarship supports students majoring in Environmental Horticulture Science pursuing a career in Ornamental Horticulture or Environmental Horticulture. Once awarded, the recipient must attend the next CCGGA meeting. 

Charles and Helen Penwell Scholarship

The Charles and Helen Penwell Scholarship supports junior nutrition majors.   

Chester O. and Avis J. McCorkle Memorial Scholarship

The Chester O. and Avis J. McCorkle Memorial Scholarship supports upper division students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.  

Clarence B. Mann FFA Scholarship

The Clarence B. Mann FFA Scholarship was established by Adele Mann in memory of her husband Clarence who dedicated 37 years to teaching and to the Future Farmers of America (FFA).  This scholarship supports first time freshman who are FFA members from the Los Angeles area.

Concord Farm Bureau Scholarship

The Concord Farm Bureau Scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences who show an interest in their major, Cal Poly and their community who are originally from Contra Costa county.

Corwin M. Johnson Scholarship

The Corwin M. Johnson Scholarship supports students majoring in Crop Science. 

Daisy J. Hudson Agricultural Irrigation Careers Scholarship

The Daisy J. Hudson Agricultural Irrigation Careers Scholarship supports BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) and Agricultural Systems Management students who are from Tulare and Kings counties.  

Dante Righetti Scholarship

The Dante Righetti Scholarship supports students majoring in Ornamental Horticultural.

Don Nikkel Memorial Scholarship

The Don Nikkel Memorial Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, and senior BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) majors

Doris Aileen Krull Dairy Science Scholarship

The Doris Aileen Krull Dairy Science Scholarship supports students majoring in Dairy Science.

Dorothea Sabol Exemplary New Teacher Award

The Dorothea Sabol Exemplary New Teacher Award supports graduate students who exemplify the highest level of professionalism and enthusiasm for teaching agriculture.  

Douglas Baylis, FASLA Environmental Horticultural Science Memorial Scholarship

The Douglas Baylis, FASLA Environmental Horticultural Science Memorial Scholarship supports Environmental Horticultural Science majors with an interest in the Learning Pine Arboretum.  

Dr. Sonya Woods Anderson Scholarship

The Dr. Sonya Woods Anderson Scholarship supports incoming freshman Environmental Management and Protection majors.

Elizabeth E. Chrones Scholarship

The Elizabeth E. Chrones Scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences  from rural areas of California (as identified by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development).

Eric Twist Memorial Scholarship

The Eric Twist Memorial Scholarship supports undergraduate student specializing in the field of Mechanized Agriculture or Agriculture Engineering.

Forestry and Natural Resources Award

The Forestry and Natural Resources Award supports students majoring in Forestry and Natural Resources who are involved in club activities.

Frank and Gertrude Raffel Memorial Quasi Endowment

The Frank and Gertrude Raffel Memorial Quasi Endowment establishes funds to be awarded to students who are Environmental Horticulture Science majors.

Frank W. Pinkert Memorial Scholarship

The Frank W. Pinkert Memorial Scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

Fred & Marian Sandercock Agricultural Scholarship

The Fred & Marian Sandercock Agricultural Scholarship supports students who are preferably from farm families in Solano and Sonoma Counties.

Fred Turner Scholarship

The Fred Turner Scholarship supports juniors entering the post baccalaureate teaching credential program in Ag Education or Animal Science.  Preference will be given to graduates of Carpentaria High School.

General Dillingham Produce Industry Scholarship

The General Dillingham Produce Industry Scholarship supports junior students who plan on pursuing a career in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry.  

Georgia M. and Claude S. Barnett Memorial Scholarship

The Georgia M. and Claude S. Barnett Memorial Scholarship was established by Gary Barnett in memory of his parents who both died as a result of lung cancer.  The scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.  

Gerald H. Fairbairn Scholarship

The Gerald H. Fairbairn Scholarship supports students who have demonstrated an interest in activities related to the Crop Science major, Cal Poly, and the community.

Gordon T. Davis Memorial Scholarship

The Gordon T. Davis Memorial Scholarship supports National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association who are either a Calf or Team Roper and a member of the Rodeo Team. 

H.J. Heinz Scholarship

The H.J. Heinz Scholarship supports undergraduate students with preference to children of any Heinz Company employees and growers who will major in Agribusiness, Crop Science,  or Food Science and Nutrition, with a second preference to students in the same majors from Yolo, Solano, Colusa, Sacramento, Stanislaus Contra Costa, San Joaquin and Fresno Counties.  

Harmon Toone Scholarship

The Harmon Toone Scholarship was established in memory of Harmon Toone and supports junior Dairy Science majors.

Harold Frace Memorial Agriculture Student Teacher Scholarship

The Harold Frace Memorial Agriculture Student Teacher Scholarship supports Agriculture single subject credential students with a preference to those students with an interest in student teaching a  rural school.

Harold G. Bradshaw Scholarship

The Harold G. Bradshaw Scholarship supports students majoring in Crop Science.

Harold O. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

The Harold O. Wilson Memorial Scholarship supports students majoring in Animal Science.

Harry Parker Award

The Harry Parker Award supports junior, senior, and graduate Animal Husbandry majors who have an interest in beef cattle. 

Herman M. Sperber Memorial Scholarship

The Herman M. Sperber Memorial Scholarship supports students specializing in the field of agriculture and are involved in university activities.

Hort Tech, Inc./Kerns Family Scholarship

The Hort Tech, Inc./Kerns Family Scholarship supports junior and senior Environmental Horticultural Science majors from Southern California.

Howard Rhoads Memorial Scholarship

The Howard Rhoads Memorial Scholarship supports students majoring in either Crop Science, Fruit Science, or Plant Protection.

International Agriculture Scholarship

The International Agriculture Scholarship supports upper division or graduate students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences for the purpose of promoting international education and opportunities for cultural understanding of other societies.

J. Cordner Gibson Scholarship

The J. Cordner Gibson Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Gibson who passed away May 3, 1996 at the age of 83.  Mr. Gibson began working at Cal Poly in 1957 as a teacher trainer in agriculture education until his promotion to Associate Dean for the School of Agriculture in 1961.  Then in 1967 he was again promoted to Dean of Agriculture, a position he held until his retirement in 1976.  The scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

Jack and Harriet Gorski Scholarship

The Jack and Harriet Gorski Scholarship supports Dairy Science students who work in the Dairy Cattle Instructional Center and have financial need.

James F. Merson Award

The James F. Merson Award was established in memory of James who served as BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department Head from 1942 to 1964.  The award supports juniors enrolled in the Agricultural Engineering Department who show academic proficiency, interest in the curriculum, and are nominated by the department. 

Jan Guidetti Memorial Agriculture Scholarship

The Jan Guidetti Memorial Agriculture Scholarship supports students majoring in either Animal Science, Agribusiness, or Agricultural Science with a strong interest in beef cattle production who are from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Monterey Counties.  

Joe and Florence Silva Memorial Scholarship

The Joe and Florence Silva Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Joe and Florence.  Both were from the Azores Islands and upon moving to California set up a vineyard and winery and acquired more land.  Five direct descendents of the family have attended Cal Poly.  The scholarship supports students minoring in Wine and Viticulture.  

Kings River Prune and Apricot Scholarship

The Kings River Prune and Apricot Scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences from Kings County.

Knight Brothers Scholarship

The Knight Brothers Scholarship supports students majoring in Dairy Science with a preference to students studying dairy husbandry.  

Knudsen Scholarship

The Knudsen Scholarship supports students majoring in Dairy Science how have an interest in dairy products technology.

Lambert Scholarship

The Lambert Scholarship supports sophomore and junior soil science majors who are involved in soil and water conservation and/or the Soil Science Club.

Leo Mick Hanly Agribusiness Scholarship

The Hanly Family established the Leo Mick Hanly Agribusiness Scholarship to support junior and senior Agricultural Business majors within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.  Leo, Brian and Don Hanly all graduated from Cal Poly. 

Leo Mick Hanly Family Scholarship

The Leo Mick Hanly and Family Scholarship supports incoming students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences with a preference for an interest in Agribusiness.

Leprino Foods Scholarship

The Leprino Foods Scholarship supports sophomore and junior dairy science majors or minors who have worked in the dairy processing plant.  

Lionel Middlecamp Memorial Scholarship

The Lionel Middlecamp Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Lionel who graduated from Cal Poly in 1933 with a degree in Animal Science.  Lionel went on to become a farm superintendent at Cal Poly for more than 30 years before his retirement in 1975.  This scholarship supports students majoring in Agricultural Engineering.

Lisle R. Green Memorial Scholarship

The Lisle R. Green Memorial Scholarship was established by Omer King in memory of his former advisor Lisle.  Lislie was an assistant professor in the Soil Science Department and Omer served as his lab assistant.  Lislie was a patient, encouraging and helpful instructor.  This scholarship supports students who are minor in Rangeland Resources.

Los Angeles County Fair Scholarship

The Los Angeles County Fair Scholarship supports agricultural business management majors.

Lou Merrill Scholarship

The Lou Merrill Scholarship supports junior and senior students with an active interest in fair management.

Louis H. and Stella S. Soares Outstanding Achievement Award

The Louis H. and Stella S. Soares Outstanding Achievement Award supports agriculture students completing their junior year who have demonstrated leadership potential through involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Louis K. Chrones Scholarship

The Louis K. Chrones Scholarship support  students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences  from rural areas of California (as identified by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development).

M.E. “Pappy” Painter Memorial Scholarship

M.E. “Pappy” Painter Memorial Scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences with preference given to students with a background of Grange activities, 4H, and/or FAA.

Marty Brock Scholarship

The Marty Brock Scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture who are participating in the Brock Center.

Matt Ahlem Memorial Scholarship

The Matt Ahlem Memorial Scholarship was established by William and Carolyn Ahlem in memory of their son Matt.  After graduating from Cal Poly with a degree in Dairy Science, his life was cut short in 1996 after a battle with cystic fibrosis.  The scholarship supports Food Science & Nutrition, Animal Science, and Dairy Science majors involved in large animal studies.   


Max and Verda Foster Memorial Scholarship


The Max and Verda Foster Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of the Fosters, who founded Foster Farms poultry in 1939.  The Scholarship supports seniors majoring in Agribusiness, Animal Science, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Science, Food Science and Nutrition, and minoring in Poultry Management.

Mimi Russell Memorial Scholarship

The Mimi Russell Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Mimi by her husband, son, and daughter; both of whom attended Cal Poly.   The scholarship supports students majoring in Food Science and Nutrition.

NAMA/West Scholarship

The NAMA/West Scholarship supports upper division students majoring in Agribusiness with a concentration in marketing, with preference to NAMA members.

Neil and Dorothy McPherson Memorial Scholarship

The Neil and Dorothy McPherson Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Jensen's parents.  The scholarship supports upper division dairy science majors.

Norman George Memorial Rodeo Scholarship

The Norman George Memorial Rodeo Scholarship supports students who participate in both ends of the rodeo arena:  rough stock and timed events.  

Norman Pillsbury & Timothy Plumb Oak Woodland Scholarship

The Norman Pillsbury & Timothy Plumb Oak Woodland Scholarship was established by Dr. Norman Pillsbury, Forestry and Natural Resources Department Head and Professor Emeritus Timothy Plumb.  The scholarship supports students majoring in Forestry and Natural Resources.

Oben J. Simonson Scholarship

The Oben J. Simonson Scholarship supports junior and senior dairy science majors.

Omer and Claudia King Scholarship

The Omer and Claudia King Scholarship supports students majoring in Soil or Earth Science with in the Soil Science Department.

Orange County Wine Society Scholarship

The Orange County Wine Society Scholarship supports agribusiness and fruit science majors with an interest in a career in the wine industry.

Paul Etchechury Memorial Scholarship

The Paul Etchechury Memorial Scholarship supports undergraduate Agricultural Engineering majors.

Paul L. Belveal Memorial Scholarship

The Paul L. Belveal Memorial Scholarship supports Natural Resource Management majors with a concentration in Forest Resource Management.

Provost and Pritchard Scholarship

The Provost and Pritchard Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, and senior BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) majors.  

Ralph R. Wilmar Rodeo Queen Scholarship

The Ralph R. Wilmar Rodeo Queen Scholarship supports the current Rodeo Queen.

Ranchers Cotton Oil/Earl J. Cecil Scholarship

The Ranchers Cotton Oil/Earl J. Cecil Scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences who have demonstrated in interest in their major.
Ray Hansen Memorial Scholarship
The Ray Hansen Memorial Scholarship supports students majoring in Dairy Science.  Mary Hansen established this scholarship in memory of her husband, Raymond Hansen.  

Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration Scholarship

The Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration Scholarship supports junior and senior Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration majors.

Richard A. (Alex) Wilson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Richard A. (Alex) Wilson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship supports students participating in “rough-stock” events while attending Cal Poly.

Richard D. Kaprielian Scholarship

Richard D. Kaprielian Scholarship was established in memory of Richard who passed away at the age of 34 as a result of a boating accident.  Richard graduated from Cal Poly in 1983 with a degree in Agribusiness.  This scholarship supports qualified Cal Poly Agribusiness majors with an interest in marketing.  

Richard L. Tate Memorial Scholarship in Dairy Science

The Richard L. Tate Memorial Scholarship in Dairy Science was established in memory of Richard who was the former Milk and Dairy Foods Control Branch Chief, and worked at the California Department of Food and Agriculture for 15 years prior to his death on March 10 1999.  The scholarship supports students majoring in Dairy Science with both production and processing students considered.

Robert J. Newell Memorial Scholarship

The Robert J. Newell Memorial Scholarship supports junior and senior Crop Science and Environmental Horticulture Science majors, recipients must attend the California Plant Health Association dinner.

Rodeo Scholarship

The Rodeo Scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences who are members of the Rodeo Club.

Roger B. Peters Memorial Award

The Roger B. Peters Memorial Award was established in memory and honor of Roger who graduated in 1985 with a degree in Agricultural Management.  Roger was killed on May 30, 1989 in a helicopter accident in Okinawa.  After his death, a memorial tree was planted in the courtyard between the Erhart Agriculture and English buildings.  The award supports an Agribusiness student with the best senior project each year.  

Rosario Curletti Scholarship

The Rosario Curletti Scholarship supports undergraduate students who were Future Farmers of America State Officers or students who are pursuing their M.S. in Agricultural Sciences or agricultural education credential students.  

Ruth A. Hitt Memorial Scholarship

The Ruth A. Hitt Memorial Scholarship supports undergraduate Food Science and Nutrition majors with a background in Grange Activities, 4H and/or FFA.

San Marcos Grange Women's Activities Committee Scholarship

The San Marcos Grange Women's Activities Committee Scholarship supports undergraduate Food Science & Nutrition Science majors with an emphasis on food processing.  Preference is also given to students with a background in Grange activities, 4H and/or FFA.

Sandra Crabtree Memorial Scholarship

The Sandra Crabtree Memorial Scholarship supports single subject teaching credential candidates in Agricultural Education.

Scott Laboratories, Inc. Scholarship

The Scott Laboratories, Inc. Scholarship supports junior and senior wine and viticulture majors with a concentration in enology.

Stanley L. Van Vleck Memorial Scholarship

The Stanley L. Van Vleck Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Stanley who was a third generation rancher who grew up on homesteads in the Greater Sacramento area.  Two of Stanley's children attended Cal Poly, and he was impressed with the “Learn by Doing” motto.  The scholarship supports first time freshmen Agriculture majors from Sacramento, El Dorado, and Amador counties.

SunWest Foods Scholarship

The SunWest Foods Scholarship supports student enrolled in the Orfalea College of Business who may demonstrate an interest in either international business or an entrepreneurial desire to one day operate his/her own business.

Ted and Dottie Kasinak Scholarship

The Ted and Dottie Kasinak Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, and senior student studying fair management.

Terra Scholarship

The Terra Scholarship supports junior and senior students who have been FFA members, preference for those who have served as past state FFA officers and are Stanislaus County residents.

Tyler Hammond III Memorial Award

Tyler graduated from Cal Poly in 1989 with a dual degree in Dairy Science and Political Science.  He was involved in campus activities such as the Poly Royal/Open House Committee from 1987 to 1988 and was a member of Associated Students Incorporated.  The Tyler Hammond III Memorial Award is presented to qualified freshmen Dairy Science majors.

ValleyCrest Scholarship

The ValleyCrest Scholarship supports junior and senior Environmental Horticultural Science majors with preference given to students with practical work experience in the field of landscape maintenance or landscape contracting.

Walter T. Wells Horticulture Scholarship

The Walter T. Wells Horticulture Scholarship supports students who demonstrate an interest in their major, Cal Poly and/or community activities.

War Veterans Scholarship

The War Veterans Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, and senior students majoring in either Crop Science, Animal Science, or Agricultural Business Management.

Wilbur-Ellis Company Howard M. Barnett Memorial Scholarship

The Wilbur-Ellis Company Howard M. Barnett Memorial Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, and senior students majoring in Crop Science.  

William H. Cilker Scholarship

The William H. Cilker Scholarship supports students majoring in Agribusiness, Crop or Fruit Science with an interest in California agriculture career.

William Randolph Hearst Foundation Agriculture Scholarship

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation Agriculture Scholarship supports incoming freshmen Merit Scholar Finalists enrolled in the College Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences through the Cal Poly Scholars program.

William, Joseph and Charles Cattaneo Memorial Scholarship

The William, Joseph and Charles Cattaneo Memorial Scholarship supports students majoring in Food Science and Nutrition.

Woodward/Graff Wine Foundation Scholarship


The Woodward/Graff Wine Foundation Scholarship supports junior and senior Wine and Viticulture majors.

Woody Frey Scholarship

The Woody Frey Scholarship supports Ornamental Horticulture students who have demonstrated an interest in California native plants.

Yellow Dog Society Scholarship

The Yellow Dog Society Scholarship supports students majoring in Dairy Science.

Yosemite Meat Company, Inc. Scholarship

The Yosemite Meat Company, Inc. Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, and senior students majoring in either Agribusiness or Animal Science. 



Please be advised that this is not a complete listing as new scholarships are frequently established. This is intended to recognize and thank Cal Poly donors and is not intended as an official listing of available scholarships for students. Students may visit the Financial Aid website for scholarship application information.

 

 

 


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