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Students: There is funding available from a variety of sources for those of you interested in specializing in irrigation. Below is a partial list of irrigation-related scholarships that have been published on the web. Most of them are specific to a particular school, geographic area or district. To search for more scholarship information, go to the School Directory on the www.iaef.org website and browse the schools you are interested in to find information on that school’s scholarship. You should also go to your state’s Irrigation Association, your local water purveyor, local landscape and nursery organization, and browse irrigation equipment manufacturers’ websites to see what may be available to you in the area of scholarships, internships and job opportunities and what qualifications you will need to meet.
Click here for a partial list of industry associations.
New Project Evergreen Scholarship Project Evergreen just announced two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded in 2006 under the new Project EverGreen Because Green Matters Scholarship Program. To qualify, students must major or minor in a green industry related field such as horticulture, plant sciences, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, water management, etc. Eligibility, as determined by a committee made of members of the Project Evergreen Board of Directors, extends to two and four year program students attending institutions that offer turf, landscape and golf management curriculums. Applications due June 1, 2006 and may be downloaded from www.projectevergreen.com.
New Western Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarships. WNLA awards 6 scholarships to students and one to a faculty member to attend the American Nursery and Landscape Association's annual management seminar, scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2007. Eligible students must come from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa and/or Nebraska.
California Irrigation Association
Landscape Architecture Irrigation Scholarship In its scholarship program, the Landscape Architecture Foundation partners with generous sponsors and organizations seeking to improve the environment through student support. The financial support resulting from these partnerships includes multiple scholarship categories, which reward superior student performance or assist those with unmet financial need, and fellowships, which encourage original research. In addition to financial resources, LAF promotes internship opportunities, which enrich traditional education with practical experience or support research. University of Arkansas/Toro Irrigation Scholarship
TORO Irrigation Scholarship
Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association
The Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association has awarded $16,000 in scholarships to 25 students for the 2005-2006 school year. These students were selected on the basis of academic accomplishments, leadership, and an interest in pursuing a degree in an agricultural or horticulture-landscape-related field
Undergraduate Scholarships The following scholarships are available to undergraduate students only. Most of these scholarships are reserved for juniors and seniors in the College of Engineering. Freshmen will only be considered if they have applied to USU as engineering majors. Applications for the following scholarships will be available in January at the College of Engineering Advising/Student Services website: http://www.engineering.usu.edu/advising
Oakdale (California) Irrigation District Scholarship The Oakdale Irrigation District is accepting applications for two (2) $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to two (2) high school seniors. To be eligible to apply you must: Reside within the OID boundaries. Pursue a degree in an Agricultural related field. Be accepted as a full-time student to an accredited college, university or vocational trade school for the Fall 2006 semester. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
SLO Co. Foundation for Agriculture Awareness & California Mid-State Fair Heritage Foundation Qualifications: ¨ ¨ Student must have participated in the California Mid-State Fair within three (3) years prior to application. ¨ ¨ Student must fulfill entrance requirements to the school of his/her choice. ¨ ¨ This scholarship is available for the actual educational needs of the applicant in a University, College, Professional, or Vocational school of his/her choice. ¨ ¨ Applicant must enroll or be enrolled as a “full time” student – (12 units). ¨ ¨ Applicant must have purposeful educational goal. ¨ ¨ Application must be postmarked by June 28, 2005; hand delivered must be received by July 1, 2005. ¨ ¨ Applicant must be available for possible personal interview, if necessary.
Irrigation
Technology Scholarship working in the many areas of irrigation technology. The $1,000 award may be shared with one or more applicants.
American Society of Landscape Architects List of a variety of scholarships, including irrigation scholarships, awarded by ASLA.
Lake Sumter (Florida) Community College Dozier Irrigation Scholarship is award of $500 towards books and tuition for a single mother returning to school. Financial need and minimum GPA of 2.5 (two scholarships available).
Links to numerous scholarships in the fields of engineering, horticulture, etc. offered through the school.
Texas A & M University College of Architecture Toro
Scholarships for Irrigation and Water Management a student who has completed the leveling year of the graduate program who has strong interest in landscape construction technology and demonstrates a high level of skill in irrigation and water management.
Central Plains Irrigation Association Scholarships AwardedCPIA presented two $500 scholarships for the 1998-1999 academic year.
North Carolina State University, School of Biological and Agricultural Engineering Information about the school’s foundation and scholarships
Kansas State University Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Scholarships offered by Central Plains Irrigation Association.
Idaho Irrigation Association Scholarship
IDAHO IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION :Any student
University of Florida / Florida Irrigation Society Irrigation and other scholarships available to UFL students.
Texas Agriculture Irrigation Association Offers scholarship programs to promote study of irrigation.
Colorado State University Irrigation and other engineering-related scholarships.
Rain For Rent Irrigation Scholarships with list of qualifying schools.
Rain Bird in partnership with the Landscape Architects Foundation Intelligent Use of Water Scholarship
Northern California Turf and Landscape Council The Northern California Turf and Landscape Council is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation composed of individuals and commercial enterprises dedicated to educating and promoting the appropriate establishment, use and maintenance of trees, shrubs turf, and other plant materials in the landscape.
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association/Toro scholarship grant The Toro Co. presented the Trans Mississippi Golf Association Scholarship Fund with a Trans Mississippi Scholarship for $1,500 in the name of The Minikahda Club, located in Minneapolis, Minn. The Trans-Mississippi Turf Scholarship is an annual award given to talented students who have an interest in golf course management as a career and who demonstrate superior performance as an employee of a golf course.
NorthEast Community College/ Valmont Irrigation Scholarship multiple year awards for student enrolled fulltime at the school with focus on irrigation: internship and post-graduation employment with a Valley Pivot dealer.
American Society of Irrigation Consultants California chapter Information on California irrigation scholarships awarded by ASIC |
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