Pacific Seed Association Scholarship

Eligibility: Major fields of study include, but are not limited to the following: plant science, plant
physiology, soil science, botany, agribusiness, etc. Special interest in the seed industry is a plus. Anyone
enrolling as an undergraduate junior or senior or graduate student is eligible. Funds will be made available
to full-time students enrolling in a 4-year college or university.
Instructions: Application must be typewritten and must be completed in full or it will not be considered.
Please note the criteria below used in evaluating your application.
Criteria: Awards are given on the basis of the following criteria:
• Your affiliations through programs, events, tours and/or classes related to the seed industry.
This includes your interest, current and future, particularly in the seed industry and agriculture
in general.
• Your scholastic achievement and activities
• Essay
• Letter of recommendation
Essay: “Why are you interested in agriculture, particularly as it relates to the U.S. seed industry?”
Please attach an essay of 500 to 1000 words (please note this is NOT a personal history).
Your official college transcript, mailed to us by your college, is necessary for you to qualify for
consideration.
Deadline: December 17, 2021
Application and further information available at: https://www.pacificseed.org/scholarships