New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant Extension Program
Scholarship Name: Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship Fund
Description: Named for former Marine Agent Stew Tweed, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship Program rewards students who have passion for shellfish culture, marine sciences and marine-related technology and information. More than just a scholarship award, the program seeks students who are looking to create a long-term relationship with the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium, using them as a resource to become leaders in the aquaculture industry.
Award: $1,000 – $1,500
Awards per Year: 3
Award is Open to: High School Seniors, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Aquaculture
How to Apply/Contact: The online application is available at the NJMSC/NJSGEP website. Just make sure to click on the appropriate link – there are separate applications for high school and college students.
See Also: Scholarships for Agriculture, Scholarships for Graduate Students
Humboldt County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Name: Humboldt County Farm Bureau Scholarships
Description: The Humboldt County Farm Bureau offers a number of scholarships to students interested in pursuing degrees and professions in the field of agriculture. The Henri & Lanette Rousseau Memorial Scholarship is reserved for graduates of Humboldt High School, and range in size from $400 – $1,200. Students can either major or minor in agriculture, or can pursue an education degree in education as long as it relates back to the agricultural sciences. The Production Forestry Award must be either a graduating senior of one of the Humboldt County high school and planning on attending (or currently attending) a participating college or university in Northern California (you can find the list of colleges on the Humboldt Farm Bureau website).
Award: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
Award is Open to: High School Seniors,
Major/Field of Study: Agriculture, Forestry, Education
How to Apply/Contact: A complete list of the scholarships available from Humboldt County Farm Bureau is available on their website.
See Also: Scholarships for Agriculture Studies, Scholarships for Education Majors
