Poultry Science

The Poultry Science Association (PSA) is an American non-profit professional organization for the advancement of poultry science. Founded in 1908, the PSA is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

Consisting of 1300 members, PSA is involved in research, education, nutrition, and processing of poultry-based products, including chicken, quail, turkey, and duck. Its two main journals are Poultry Science and the Journal of Applied Poultry Research.

Its youngest ever President was Prof Frederick Hutt of the University of Minnesota in 1932 (then aged 34).

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Texas A & M University-College Station

Four or more years; Public; $35,378 average out-state tuition; $8,578 average in-state tuition

University of Georgia

Four or more years; Public; $28,830 average out-state tuition; $9,790 average in-state tuition

University of Arkansas

Four or more years; Public; $24,482 average out-state tuition; $7,666 average in-state tuition

Mississippi State University

Four or more years; Public; $24,790 average out-state tuition; $9,110 average in-state tuition

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Four or more years; Public; $27,320 average out-state tuition; $6,535 average in-state tuition

Auburn University

Four or more years; Public; $30,240 average out-state tuition; $10,080 average in-state tuition

Hinds Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $6,550 average out-state tuition; $3,500 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Poultry Science Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship

Greater Wayne County Foundation, Inc.

$19,000 March 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Smithville High School. You must be majoring in agriculture and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students with physical disabilities. There is no limitation on the field of study for students with disabilities.

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Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship

Greater Wayne County Foundation, Inc.

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$19,000

deadline

March 15, 2026
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The Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Smithville High School. You must be majoring in agriculture and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students with physical disabilities. There is no limitation on the field of study for students with disabilities.

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

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The Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be...

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Up to $15,000

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The Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be...

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Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship

Tuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship is open to entering students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an SAT score of 850 or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award.

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Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship

Tuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

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$10,000

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The Food and Nutritional Sciences Advisory Board Scholarship is open to entering students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an SAT score of 850 or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award.

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

$10,000 May 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

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$10,000

deadline

May 15, 2026
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The Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Dupont Pioneer Scholarship

Tuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

$5,867 Varies See Details

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The Dupont Pioneer Scholarship is open to students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an emphasis in plant and soil sciences, have demonstrated leadership in the college and displayed enthusiasm for plant and soil sciences and global food security in order to be considered for this...

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Dupont Pioneer Scholarship

Tuskegee University - College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences

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$5,867

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The Dupont Pioneer Scholarship is open to students at Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Science. You must have an emphasis in plant and soil sciences, have demonstrated leadership in the college and displayed enthusiasm for plant and soil sciences and global food security in order to be considered for this...

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John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship

Delaware Community Foundation

$5,000 March 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Cape Henlopen High School. You must be pursuing a degree in agricultural and natural resource management, pre-veterinary medicine, art, or related fields to be eligible for this award.

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John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship

Delaware Community Foundation

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$5,000

deadline

March 15, 2026
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The John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Cape Henlopen High School. You must be pursuing a degree in agricultural and natural resource management, pre-veterinary medicine, art, or related fields to be eligible for this award.

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Keith Propst Memorial Agriculture Scholarship

Northeastern Junior College

$5,000 April 01, 2026 See Details

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The Keith Propst Memorial Agriculture Scholarship is available to sophomore students at Northeastern Junior College. You must be majoring in agriculture, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate leadership, integrity, character and community involvement to qualify for this award. Previous involvement in 4-H and FFA activities will also be...

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Keith Propst Memorial Agriculture Scholarship

Northeastern Junior College

award

$5,000

deadline

April 01, 2026
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The Keith Propst Memorial Agriculture Scholarship is available to sophomore students at Northeastern Junior College. You must be majoring in agriculture, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate leadership, integrity, character and community involvement to qualify for this award. Previous involvement in 4-H and FFA activities will also be...

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Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship - RAF

Rochester Area Foundation - Minnesota

$5,000 April 02, 2026 See Details

Description

The Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship is available to junior, senior, and graduate students Southeast Minnesota. To be considered for this award, you must be committed to sustainability in the fields of agriculture and forestry, have demonstrated leadership and communication skills, and be interested in pursuing a career in...

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Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship - RAF

Rochester Area Foundation - Minnesota

award

$5,000

deadline

April 02, 2026
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Description

The Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship is available to junior, senior, and graduate students Southeast Minnesota. To be considered for this award, you must be committed to sustainability in the fields of agriculture and forestry, have demonstrated leadership and communication skills, and be interested in pursuing a career in...

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Bill Soslowitz Scholarship

Morehead State University

$3,000 March 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Bill Soslowitz Scholarship is available to full - time junior and senior students majoring in agricultural sciences at Morehead State University. You must be in good academic standing, live in campus housing, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this award. Financial need may also be considered.

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Bill Soslowitz Scholarship

Morehead State University

award

$3,000

deadline

March 15, 2026
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Description

The Bill Soslowitz Scholarship is available to full - time junior and senior students majoring in agricultural sciences at Morehead State University. You must be in good academic standing, live in campus housing, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this award. Financial need may also be considered.

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