University of Wisconsin - River Falls Foundation Scholarships
Animal and Food Science
CAFES majors only need to fill out ONE application form to be considered for all scholarships: CAFES Scholarship, UNLESS a specific application is listed with the scholarship.
For further information, please contact Lisa Owens, CAFES Dean's Office, 210 AGS, 425-3784.
Biotechnology Annual Scholarship: ( click here for information )
Thomas J. Carmichael Memorial Scholarship:
Please visit CAFES - All College for scholarship criteria.
Dr. and Mrs. M. E. Ensminger Animal Science Scholarship:
Awarded to a student majoring in Animal Science. Preference for superior scholarship, with need secondary.
Daniel G. Forsythe Memorial Scholarship:
Awarded to a student majoring in Animal Science. Preference will be given to a student who has an emphasis in Dairy Science. The student must demonstrate financial need.
Great Lakes Wool Growers Association Scholarship:
Awarded to a student with an interest in sheep or wool production pursuing a major in agriculture with at least 2 semesters remaining.
Dean Henderson Scholarship:
Awarded to a student majoring in Animal Science or Food Science and who has an interest in meat science. Preference will be given to junior or senior students.
Indianhead Polled Hereford Association Scholarship:
Awarded to a student with a strong demonstrated interest in Polled Hereford cattle.
Wallace Henry Jerome Agriculture Annual Scholarship:
Awarded to one student with an Agricultural Studies, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Crop and Soil Science, or Animal Science major. To qualify for this scholarship, the student must complete the essay section of the application, briefly explaining his/her leadership positions and activities in high school, college and in the community, and how this involvement led to an agriculture major. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Student must be a first semester junior (60 credits completed) in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is provided. Must be a U.S. citizen. The scholarship will be renewed, for spring semester of the junior year and again for the senior year, if the recipient remains eligible.
North Central Cheese Industry Scholarship:
Awarded to a student with a demonstrated interest in Dairy & Cheese Technology, with a declared major or minor in Food Science who has completed at least 45 semester credits. Applicants with a 3.0 or above will be given preference.
Northwest Wisconsin Dairy Technology Society Scholarship:
The recipient shall have declared a major or minor in Food Science or Agricultural Engineering Technology. Preference will be given to a student with an expressed interest in food processing, food engineering, packaging systems and/or materials handling. The recipient shall be a resident of one of the following WI counties: Douglas, Bayfield, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Polk, Barron, Rusk, St. Croix, Dunn, Chippewa, Clark, Pierce, Pepin, Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempeleau or Jackson.
Northwestern Feed Manufacturer's Association Scholarship:
Awarded to juniors or seniors interested in the feed industry.
Mark C. Peters Memorial Scholarship:
Awarded to a student active in Alpha Gamma Rho or Block and Bridle with an active interest in the field of meat animal production and is a past or present member of FFA.
Jan Radcliffe Memorial Scholarship:
Awarded to a U.S. citizen majoring in Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or Agriculture Studies with a GPA of 2.5 or higher with at least two semesters remaining.
Dr. Steven C. Ridley Food Safety and Food Microbiology Grant:
Students in undergraduate research and scholarly activity dealing with Food Safety and Food Microbiology or related disciplines with the aptitude and interest in Food Safety, Food Microbiology, and other related disciplines will be considered.
George and Eleanor Timmerman Dairy Production Scholarship:
Awarded to a student with an emphasis in dairy production or farm management.
Wisconsin Livestock & Meat Council (WLMC) Scholarship:
Awarded to students who demonstrate interest in the animal sciences area, particularly in the production and processing of beef, pork, and lamb. Student may reapply for a WLMC scholarship and be considered to receive it more than one time. Students selected are expected to attend the annual meeting in the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
Wisconsin Pork Producers Industry Scholarship:
Awarded to a student with a strong interest in the swine industry.
Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Scholarship :
Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Agricultural Studies, Biotechnology, Crops and Soils, Food Science and Technology, Horticulture or Marketing Communications. Student must be in good academic standing. Preference given to a student who has been personally involved or has immediate family members who are involved in the production and/or processing of cranberries as an agronomic crop. Please note in the biography section of your application if your family is involved in the production and/or processing of cranberries.
