Giving to the Department of Crop Sciences

An investment in students and in student programs repays itself many-fold during the careers of graduates from the Department of Crop Sciences. After completing their degree programs our graduates assume leadership positions in the global food and agriculture system. Alumni and friends of the department are important partners of the department in the development of these future leaders.

To provide students the greatest spectrum of opportunities to become future leaders in food and agriculture, alumni and friends of the Department have generously enabled us to establish a number of Funds, Scholarships, and Fellowships to enrich undergraduate and graduate student experiences. In many cases, named Scholarships and Fellowships help us attract and retain the best and brightest students for whom competition is keen. The need for Scholarships and Fellowships is always great to help us retain the stature and quality of our academic programs.

Named Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards available throughout the Department include:

• Dr. & Mrs. M. E. Ensminger Scholarship
• Eugene C. Hoerner Scholarships
• Robert W. Howell Memorial Scholarship
• Illinois Seed Trade Association A. L. Lang Scholarship
• Dr. M. A. McVickar Award in Agronomy
• Illinois Forage & Grassland Council Darrell A. Miller Scholarship
• Daniel E. & Joan Pfister Scholarship
• A.F. Crow Undergraduate Scholarship

Named Graduate Fellowships and Awards available through the Department include:

• M. B. Russell Memorial Award
• Darwin Traditional Corn Breeding Fellowship by A. Forrest Troyer
• William B. and Nancy L. Ambrose Fellowship in Crop Sciences
• Pioneer Hi-Bred International Graduate Fellowships
• J. C. Hackleman — Illinois Crop Improvement Association Graduate Fellowship
• F. W. Slife Graduate Fellowship in Weed Science
• Brockson Graduate Fellowship
• Ingersoll Graduate Fellowship
• Kraft — Frerichs Graduate Fellowship
• Jonathon Baldwin Turner Graduate Fellowship
• A.F. Crow Graduate Scholarship

For more information on Graduate Fellowships and Awards, please contact Germán Bollero (e-mail gbollero@uiuc.edu).