Scholarships and Financial Aid
We understanding that paying for college can be a stressful topic. All incoming and current CSES students should complete the University of Arkansas general scholarship application and the Bumpers College general application. The scholarship application cycle opens Jan. 1 and closes Feb. 15 of every year. Please visit the Bumpers College Scholarship page to learn more about the application process.
The Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences awards more than $200,000 annually to our undergraduate students. This is in addition to scholarships awarded by the college. See our departmental scholarships below:
DEPARTMENTAL LEVEL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPSFive scholarship renewal points must be earned during the fall semester for your Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences scholarship to be disbursed in the spring semester. The department offers multiple opportunities to earn scholarship points. |
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Scholarship Award Names: |
Eligible applicants must be Crop Science or Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences majors, students and meet the following criteria: |
| C. Roy Adair - Agronomy | Senior (must have completed 90 hours); Upper fourth of class; Financial need |
| Robert W. Anderson | Preference to freshmen with interest in plant protection, pest management, entomology or weed science |
| Dr. James L. Barrentine Endowed | 2.50 or higher cumulative grade point average; Preference to (in order) freshmen or transfer students from Eastern Arkansas, freshmen or transfer students, upperclassmen |
| R.P. & Mildred E. Kline Bartholomew Memorial | 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average; Financial need |
| Paul & Irma Boyer | Financial need; Preference to interest in pest management; 2.50 grade point average required first semester to receive second semester funds. |
| Caviness Endowed | Upperclassmen; 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average; Collegiate extracurricular activities; Preference to interest in plant breeding |
| Jacob Coleman Memorial Endowed | 2.75 or higher cumulative grade point average; Preference to Arkansas residents |
| Sherman D. Cullum Sr. | Upperclassmen; May be renewed |
| Eddie Davis | Preference to upperclassmen |
| Delta Classic | 2.75 or higher (3.00 or higher preferred) cumulative grade point average; Academic performance; Community involvement; Financial need |
| Arkansas Envirothon Scholarship | In-coming freshmen on the winning state Envirothon team during senior year of high school; Recipient must complete 12 hours with 2.0+ GPA in fall to receive spring funds |
| Fontaine Richard Earle Endowed | Upperclassmen; Preference to interest in existing species/environment/agricultural economy interaction |
| Harold & Iva Hicks Endowed | May also consider Agricultural Business, Human Environmental Sciences and Entomology majors |
| Dale A. and Wilhelmina S. Hinkle | Juniors or seniors with emphasis in environmental science |
| Clifford Bruce Jacobs Endowed Agricultural | Graduates of DeWitt or Gillett high schools in Arkansas; 2.50 minimum grade point average; Renewable |
| Dr. and Mrs. J.O. Legg | Character; Industriousness; Scholastic achievement |
| Sam Offutt Memorial Scholarship in Agronomy | Upperclassmen must have 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average; Incoming freshmen must have high grade point average and minimum 24 ACT score |
| Wayne E. Sabbe-Arkansas Plant Food Association Endowed | 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average; Preference to upperclassmen; Preference to Arkansas residents; Preference to financial need; Agricultural Business majors may also be considered |
| Tanner Thompson Shuck Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in ESWS in CSES; Preference to 1. Students who have graduated from Arkansas high schools, 2. Students with demonstrated financial need, 3. Students who excel in the classroom and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and 4. Students who demonstrate community engagement and volunteerism; Renewable for students who meet the above criteria and remain in good academic standing.” |
| Charles A. Stutte Memorial | no additional criteria |
| Lyell and Marcell J. Thompson Endowed | Upperclassmen who contribute to diversity; Preference to 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average; Preference to Arkansas residents; May be renewable |
| Bobby R. Wells Memorial | Upperclassmen; Academic merit |
| White River EPA | no additional criteria |
| Harvey A. York and John O. York Plant Breeding | Outstanding junior; Plant breeding concentration (not bio-tech) |
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS OUTSIDE UA
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| American Society of Agronomy | Graduate and Undergraduate scholarships |
| Arkansas Agricultural Consultants Association | |
| Arkansas Association of Professional Soil Classifiers James L. Gray & E. Moye Rutledge Scholarship | Be at least in their second year of study at an accredited college or university in Arkansas; Soil science (or related) major; 2.75 or higher cumulative grade point average; Contact Dr. Kristofor Brye |
| Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Scholarship | |
| Arkansas Environmental Federation | |
| Garden Club of America | |
| Mark and Theresa Gentry Land and Water Scholarship | Undergraduate and graduate students of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, who are studying land and water resources management, or related areas. Email for application. |
| Razorback Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship (NRCS) | Email for information and application. |
GRADUATE LEVEL DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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| Nancy and Neill Sloan Endowed Graduate | Master-level graduate students; Entomology and Plant Pathology majors also considered |
| Spooner Scholar Award | Two or more graduate semesters completed; Academic record; Leadership |
| Ron & Alice Talbert Endowed Weed Science | Studying weed science; Innovative scientific initiative; Outstanding academic record |