Scholarships

Agriculure students are eligible for general University scholarships, ranging from $100 to $6,000 per year and for College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources scholarships, ranging from $100 to $6,000 per year. The Department of Animal Science also administers a number of similar awards which generally go to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The college and the Work-Study program offer opportunities to work on University farms or in departmental laboratories. The study of animal science involves everything from feeding livestock to conducting sophisticated laboratory procedures at the cellular level, and students are encouraged to broaden the educational process by taking advantage of these job opportunities.

• 2010 Tennessee 4-H Scholarship Application Form
  All applications are due in the state 4-H office on May 1, except the Herrington and AGR applications which are due March 1.
• Accelerated Genetics' Collegiate Scholarship Program
  Eligibility: For individuals who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior year and are majoring in dairy, beef or an agricultural related area. The applicant or their parents must be currently purchasing semen or products from an authorized Accelerated Genetics representative.
• CASNR Returning Student Scholarship
  Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate students must reapply each year in order to receive scholarships. Students do not automatically get scholarships renewed. Recipients of the 4-year McClanahan Scholarship must update their records with the Scholarship Committee by completing the returning student form.
  
• Certified Angus Beef LLC - Colvin Scholarship Fund For Tomorrow's Leaders
  
• DFA Scholarship Foundation
  To recognize outstanding students for pursuing careers in the dairy industry, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for college students. DFA recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry, and is committed to investing in their educations.
• ExxonMobil Delvac Scholarship Opportunity
  ExxonMobile is offering three $4,000 scholarships to students attending an agricultural accredited university for the fall 2006 semester. If you are
  interested please visit the website above or contact Leann McElhaney at 865-974-7506 for more information.
• Flanagan Special Events Scholarship
  Eligibility: The scholarship award will be available to a rising junior or senior who is currently enrolled full-time at UT or has been admitted to the university. The recipient must be interested in a career in special events, have a demonstrated ability in this area, and maintain a 2.7 grade point average. As part of the selection process, qualified candidates will participate in an interview with the selection committee.
• Fort Dodge Animal Health Legacy Scholarship Program
  The National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Fort Dodge Animal Health are proud to announce a new scholarship initiative – the Fort Dodge Animal Health Legacy Scholarship Program. Through producer participation, Fort
  Dodge Animal Health is sponsoring five scholarships of $5,000 each. Three scholarships will be directed to veterinary school students who have designated an emphasis in bovine practice. Two scholarships will be directed to undergraduate students at the junior/senior level enrolled in an animal science program with an emphasis in bovine production. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.Applicant must be undergraduate junior or senior enrolled at a two-or four-year institution of higher learning for the 2008-09 academic year. Applicant must have demonstrated a commitment to a career in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experience.
• Horse Industry Scholarships
        American Association of Equine Practitioners
        American Miniature Horse Association Youth Scholarships
        American Morgan Horse Association Educational Scholarships
        American Paint Horse Association Youth Development Foundation
        American Quarter Horse Association Foundation Scholarships
                  (Additional AQHA Scholarship Sponsors)
        American Saddlebred Horse Association Foundation Scholarships
        Appaloosa Youth Foundation Scholarships
        Arabian Horse Association Scholarships
        Race for Education
                  - Horsemen's Scholarship
                  - Thoroughbred Scholarship
                  - National Turf Writers Assoc./Youbet Journalism Scholarship
        TN Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association Youth Scholarships
                   (Link to forms at the very bottom of page.)
        US Pony Club Dorothy Renfro Memorial Scholarship
• International Stockmen's Educational Foundation Student Travel Fellowship Program (application)
  Eligibility: See the guidelines provided in the link above.
• Keeneland Scholars Program
• John Willis Memorial Young Farmer Scholarship (Form)
• National Cattlemen's Foundation Beef Industry Scholarship
  Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or full-time undergraduate student enrolled at a two or four-year institution for the 2006-07 school year. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to a career in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experiences. Previous scholarship winners are eligible to apply in subsequent years. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the beef industry, through educational pursuits or life experience.  Applicants do not need to be members of NCBA or its affiliates. Any graduating high school senior or full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a two-college or four-year university is eligible to apply.  This scholarship is not applicable for graduate studies or students attending schools of veterinary medicine.
• National Cattlemen's Foundation Fort Dodge Animal Health Leagacy Scholarship
  The National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Fort Dodge Animal Health are proud to announce a new scholarship program – the Fort Dodge Animal Health Legacy Scholarship. Through producer participation, Fort Dodge Animal Health will sponsor five scholarships of $5,000 each.  Three scholarships will be directed to veterinary school students who have designated an emphasis in beef production.  Two scholarships will be directed to undergraduate students enrolled in an animal science program.
• National Cattlemen's Foundation W.D. Farr Scholarship
  The W.D. Farr Legacy Scholarship will be awarded to 2 graduate students pursing degrees in animal science, environmental science (water) or agriculture.  Applicant must also reflect a drive for success and leadership in the tradition of W.D. Farr. 
• National Dairy Shrine
  Eligibility: Requirements vary depending on the scholarship. Dairy students, our future leaders, are eligible to apply for these National Dairy Shrine recognition programs and scholarships, with awards totaling over $30,000:
• National Pork Board
• National Poultry & Food Distributors Assoc.
• Oxbow Academy Scholarship Program
• the Race for Education
• Robert H. Rumler MBA Scholarship Program
• Tennessee 4-H Scholarship Application Form
• Tennessee 4-H Scholarship Program
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships
  Applications for the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships for fall of 2004 are now available. Applications as well as all other relevant information about the two programs are available on the DHS website.