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

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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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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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Kansas Promise Act Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents

Up to $20,000 October 01, 2025 See Details

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The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must...

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Kansas Promise Act Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents

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Up to $20,000

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October 01, 2025
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The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must...

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W.D. Farr Scholarship

National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)

$15,000 September 19, 2025 See Details

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The W.D. Farr Scholarship is open to graduate students seeking degrees in animal science, environmental science (water) or agriculture. You must demonstrate a commitment to a career in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experience in order to be considered for this award.

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W.D. Farr Scholarship

National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)

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$15,000

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September 19, 2025
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The W.D. Farr Scholarship is open to graduate students seeking degrees in animal science, environmental science (water) or agriculture. You must demonstrate a commitment to a career in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experience in order to be considered for this award.

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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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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

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The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

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Up to $20,000

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The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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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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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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James C. Ware Memorial Scholarship

Northwest Missouri State University

$4,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

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The James C. Ware Memorial Scholarship is available to junior students at Northwest Missouri State University. You must be majoring in agriculture, have a career objective to work in production agriculture, graduate of a high school in Nodaway County, Missouri or Taylor County, Iowa and if none shall qualify, then any graduate of a Missouri...

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James C. Ware Memorial Scholarship

Northwest Missouri State University

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$4,000

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February 01, 2026
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The James C. Ware Memorial Scholarship is available to junior students at Northwest Missouri State University. You must be majoring in agriculture, have a career objective to work in production agriculture, graduate of a high school in Nodaway County, Missouri or Taylor County, Iowa and if none shall qualify, then any graduate of a Missouri...

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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship - Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

$3,000 February 15, 2026 See Details

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The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award.

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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship - Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

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$3,000

deadline

February 15, 2026
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The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award.

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Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America

Up to $3,000 October 03, 2025 See Details

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The Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship is open to full-time students in the U.S. Mexico, and Canada. You must be pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Crop Science, Livestock Management, Dairy Science, Agriculture Education, Agriculture Communications and Marketing, or other agricultural related field, and have a minimum GPA of...

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Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America

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Up to $3,000

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October 03, 2025
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The Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship is open to full-time students in the U.S. Mexico, and Canada. You must be pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Crop Science, Livestock Management, Dairy Science, Agriculture Education, Agriculture Communications and Marketing, or other agricultural related field, and have a minimum GPA of...

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