Scholarships
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
DUE MARCH 20
Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences Scholarships
The Agricultural Sciences program requires a single application form to apply for all of the following scholarships:
- Arthur Lynn Talk, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship: $500-$1000, approximately five scholarships awarded annually to full-time entering freshmen; major in field of agriculture. Selection based on academic record (minimum 2.75 GPA), extra-curricular activities, and leadership.
- Ann T. Crump and Charles T. Mallery Endowed Scholarship: $1000-$2000/year, one award annually to full-time entering freshman; major in Agribusiness. Academic performance in high school, demonstrated financial need and extracurricular involvement are criteria for initial selection. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for renewal in subsequent years.
- Clemon and Carolyn Montgomery Endowed Scholarship: $500, one award annually; major in field of agriculture; minimum 2.75 GPA. Selection based on demonstrated financial need.
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Endowed Scholarship: $500-$2000, awards to incoming freshmen, junior college transfer students, and currently enrolled agriculture majors (number of awards may vary); minimum 2.75 GPA; major in field of agriculture. Selection criteria same as Talk scholarship.
- James Marcus Smith Trust Scholarship: $500-$1000, one award annually; animal science major. Selection based on academic record (minimum 2.75 GPA), extra-curricular activities, and leadership.
- Letts-Hopper Endowed Scholarship: $500, one award annually; must be junior or senior at SHSU; major in field of agriculture. Selection on basis of character, academic achievement and financial need.
- Preston Leo Reeder Endowed Scholarship: $500, one award annually; major in field of agriculture; minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection based on demonstrated financial need.
- San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship: $10,000/four years, three awards given annually; awards to full-time entering freshmen only; major in field of agriculture; enrollment in 12 credit hours per semester minimum; must maintain minimum 3.0 GPA for renewal; Texas residents only. Must comply with S.A.L.E. requirements.
- Seitz Gift Fruit/Golden Valley Farms Scholarship: $500, two awards annually (one award to senior prior to student teaching, one award to senior during student teaching block.); major in field of agriculture and seeking teacher certification; minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Southwest Meat Suppliers Association Scholarship: $500, one award annually; major in field of agriculture with interest in career in the meat industry.
- W.E. Lowry Leadership Award: $300 (approximately), one award annually; must have completed two semesters at SHSU, be active in Collegiate FFA, and possess good character and scholarship; other criteria same as previous scholarships.
- Wilson-Warner Endowed Scholarship: $1000-$3000, one award annually; major in field of agriculture. Selection criteria based on academic record (minimum 3.5 GPA), extra-curricular activities, and leadership.
- Willie Frank and Virginia Hall Trust Scholarship: $1000-$1500, two awards (may vary) annually; major in field of agriculture and seeking teacher certification; minimum 2.75 GPA. Must have graduated in upper half of high school class; other selection criteria same as previous scholarship.
NOTE: Scholarships are one-time awards and not automatically renewable. A student may reapply in subsequent years if eligibility requirements are met. Students MUST be registered for six or more agricultural science hours each semester or forfeit the scholarship. (Exceptions: Ann T. Crump and Charles T. Mallery Endowed Scholarship; San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarships)
For more information contact Dr. Dwayne Pavelock at (936) 294-1186 or by email at agr_dxp@shsu.edu
or call the main office at (936) 294-1215.
The Industrial Sciences program requires a single application form to apply for all of the following scholarships:
- Stephen Randel Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding student participating in the Brazos Valley Regional Technology Student Competition held at Sam Houston State University each year during the month of April.
- Dale Benke Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding Sam Houston student majoring in the Technology program. This award is based on student need, contribution to Sam Houston state University, the Technology Program, and participation in technology-related student clubs/organizations.
- The Greater Houston Builders Association/National Association of Home Builders Scholarship: $250 - $500; Awarded to outstanding Construction Management majors with a grade point average of 2.7 per semester and continue enrollment as a major in Construction Management with a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester.
- Friends of Industrial Technology Alumni Association Scholarship: $250 – 500; Awarded to incoming freshmen and transfer student industrial technology majors. Number of awards vary each year.
NOTE: Scholarships are one-time awards and not automatically renewable. Students MUST be registered for six or more industrial technology science hours each semester or forfeit the scholarship.
For more information contact Dr. Doug Ullrich (936) 294-1188 or by email at agr_dru@shsu.edu
or call the main office at (936) 294-1215.
The Career and Technology Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Program requires a single application form to apply the following scholarship:
- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Awarded to outstanding students with a BAAS major. Number of awards vary each year.
NOTE: Scholarships are one-time awards and not automatically renewable. Students MUST be registered for twelve or more hours at SHSU each semester or forfeit the scholarship.
For more information contact Dr. Doug Ullrich (936) 294-1188 or by email at agr_dru@shsu.edu
or call the main office at (936) 294-1215.
The Rodeo Scholarships require various application forms to apply for the following scholarships as listed below.
Rodeo Team Scholarship Application Form
- Copenhagen/Skoal-U.S. Tobacco Scholarship: $2000-5000; Number of awards vary annually; Awarded to NIRA winners at regional and national levels.
- L.N. Sikes Memorial Scholarship: $400 – 500; Number of awards vary annually.
- Rodeo Activities Scholarship: Award amount varies; Over $80,000 awarded annually to rodeo athletes with high school and/or college rodeo success.
Tommy Castenson Memorial Scholarship Application Form
- Tommy Castenson Memorial Scholarship: $500 – 900; Four to six awards annually.
Wes Neyland Memorial Endowed Rodeo Scholarship Application Form
- Wes Neyland Memorial Endowed Rodeo Scholarship: $500, One award annually. 2.25 minimum GPA; Major in field of agricultural sciences; Competitor in the sport of college rodeo.
NOTE: Rodeo scholarships are one-time awards and not automatically renewable. Many rodeo scholarships are skills and performance based.
For more information contact the main office at (936) 294-1215.