Animal Science Scholarships

ANS 4-Years students

Listed below are scholarships for which ANS 4-Years students may be eligible. 

Richard and Dana Balander Avian Scholarship

This scholarship will award up to $1,500 dollars to honor and encourage students pursuing a poultry or avian species related career. Academic performance, leadership attributes, career ambitions and financial need will be considered by the selection committee. Undergraduate students will receive primary consideration, but graduate students are also encouraged to apply. Applications are available in spring semester in 1250 Anthony Hall.

DEADLINE: Applications open in February and are typically due at the end of March. Links to the online application will be sent to students via MSU email.

Online Application

Howard E. Cowles Dairy Prize

Awarded annually to juniors born in Michigan and who are majoring in Animal Science with an interest in dairy. Students must also exhibit interest and participation in extracurricular dairy activities. Recipients are selected by the faculty of Animal Science from students who meet criteria for eligibility.

Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarships

Tuition scholarships of $1,500/year for freshmen or $3,500/year to full tuition and fees for sophomores, juniors and seniors are available to students preparing for careers in the dairy industry.

DEADLINE: September 27 for freshmen and February 28 for sophomores, juniors and seniors

APPLICATION (near bottom of page)

Jack and Betty Barnes International Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship

A tuition scholarship of $1,000 is available to students meeting eligibility criteria for Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarships and who desire an international experience to enhance their education.

DEADLINE: April 1

APPLICATION (near bottom of page)

Michigan Livestock Industry Scholarship Foundation

The MLISF promotes and rewards excellence in the live-stock (beef cattle, sheep, swine, meat products and horse) industry. The foundation provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in the livestock industry. The scholarship ensures that gifted and motivated young leaders enter careers in livestock and allied industries. Awards are generally between $1,000 and $1,500 in each of the fall and spring semesters. For additional information, the selection process and application guidelines, please download the flyer below. The current application will be posted in February.

DEADLINE: March 22

CONTACT: Dr. Daniel Buskirk

FLYER

APPLICATION

Michigan Pork Producers Association Scholarship

Scholarships of $1,000, $500, $250 are awarded annually to undergraduates with an interest in the swine industry. Applications are available from Michigan Pork Producers Association.

DEADLINE: February 2

APPLICATION

Ralph Hudson Scholarship

A $250 cash award is given to the Outstanding Block and Bridle Club member selected by the faculty of Animal Science.

Reginald A. Emmert Scholarship

The Reginald Emmert Endowed Scholarship is intended to honor and encourage full-time, undergraduate students majoring in the Department of Animal Science with emphasis in livestock production in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University. It is the intent of the donors, that this scholarship provides motivation and incentive to students demonstrating a desire to pursue careers in Animal Science. Generally, between 4 and 6 scholarships are awarded and while amounts vary, the general award is between $1000 and $2000 per semester. Students may reapply.

Criteria:

  1. Full time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, majoring in the Department of Animal Science with emphasis in Livestock Production.
  2. Demonstrate sound academic achievement by maintaining 2.5 average GPA.
  3. Demonstrate an intent to pursue a career in Livestock Production and related fields.
  4. Evidence of the involvement in community activities with demonstrated leadership abilities.
  5. Graduation from a high school located within the United States.
  6. Preference will be given to students who might not be able to attend college due to financial constraints.

For more information and the application process, please download the flyer below.

DEADLINE: Applications open in February and are typically due at the end of March. Links to the online application will be sent to students via MSU email.

EMMERT SCHOLARSHIP FLYER

APPLICATION

Harry Moxley Scholarship

A $250 cash award is given to the outstanding junior in Animal Science with a livestock emphasis. The recipient is selected by the faculty of Animal Science.

Allen C. and Julie A. Beal Scholarship

The Beal Scholarship is intended to help undergraduate students majoring in Animal Science. It is the donor’s intent to give preference in the selection process to students who are from Central Africa. Candidates must have completed at least 12 semester credits and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and graduated from a high school located within the United States. Additionally, they must have demonstrated leadership in community activities. The scholarship is generally between $500 - $1500 per year to be credited to the student’s tuition and will be awarded at the conclusion of summer semester. 

DEADLINE: Applications open in February and are typically due at the end of March. Links to the online application will be sent to students via MSU email.

APPLICATION

Melvin and Anna Yokoyama Scholarship for Study Abroad

The Yokoyama Scholarship is designed to help undergraduate students majoring in Animal Science who participate in a study abroad program. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Additionally, they must be accepted into a Study Abroad Program through Michigan State University. The scholarship is generally $500 - $1,000 per year to be credited to the student’s tuition and will be awarded at the conclusion of summer semester. 

DEADLINE: Applications open in February and are typically due at the end of March. Links to the online application will be sent to students via MSU email.

APPLICATION

Rolland Patenge Endowed Scholarship

Awarded annually to students majoring in Animal Science with an interest in dairy. Recipients are selected by the faculty of Animal Science from students who meet criteria for eligibility.

Scholarships for Students Enrolled in the Institute of Agricultural Technology

Michigan Milk Producers Association Scholarship

Eight awards are presented annually to Ag Tech Dairy Management students interested in pursuing careers in dairy farming. Recipients must be MMPA members, or children or employees of members.

DEADLINE: September 15

APPLICATION

Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarships

Selected scholarships are available for IAT students.