Like Dirt? There's Scholarship Money

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Ben A Faber

Scholarship Opportunities for 2021

This year, in lieu of the Professional Soil Scientists Association of California's (PSSAC) usual scholarships covering registration and lodging to attend PSSAC's annual meetings, we are pleased to announce that PSSAC is offering two $1000 financial scholarships!

 

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 6 (midnight). Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must email their application information (see below) to info@pssac.org on or before the deadline. The scholarship recipients will be announced on Friday, April 23rd, during PSSAC's 2021 Virtual Annual & Business Meeting. Please spread the word about this scholarship opportunity!

Scholarship Application Requirements:
1. Name
2. Mailing Address (permanent)

3. University Currently Enrolled & University email address

4. Academic Standing/Year

5. Planned Major

6. 3-4 Paragraph “Interest” Statement:  a) about how student became interested in natural resources; b) what classes they have taken relative to that interest; c) how they have been inspired/encouraged by this field of study; and d) describe their career intentions after graduation.

7. Paragraph explaining their financial need.

8. Additional email from one natural resources professor in support of the student's application for a scholarship. (Faculty email to be sent to: info@pssac.org)


Thanks to Our Scholarship Fund Contributors

 

The generous contributions to PSSAC's Scholarship Fund allow us to offer this year's substantial scholarships. Thanks to the following for their generous support:

 

  • Kerry Arroues
  • Joel Butterworth
  • Denny Churchill
  • Richard Clark
  • Terry Cook
  • David DeVries
  • Ben Faber
  • Jim Frampton
  • Brent Hallock
  • Rich Howard
  • David Kelley
  • Rachel Kozloski
  • Karla Knapek
  • Ed Janak
  • Charles Johnson
  • Gabrielle Lawson
  • Maxine Levine
  • Bryan Rahn
  • William Reed
  • Michael Rushton
  • Roy Shlemon
  • Michael Singer
  • Phil Smith

 

Professional Soil Scientists Association of California
P.O. Box 5972
Vacaville, CA 95696
info@pssac.org

https://pssac.org

 

       

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