Soil Sciences
Soil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the Earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.
Sometimes terms which refer to branches of soil science, such as pedology (formation, chemistry, morphology, and classification of soil) and edaphology (how soils interact with living things, especially plants), are used as if synonymous with soil science. The diversity of names associated with this discipline is related to the various associations concerned. Indeed, engineers, agronomists, chemists, geologists, physical geographers, ecologists, biologists, microbiologists, silviculturists, sanitarians, archaeologists, and specialists in regional planning, all contribute to further knowledge of soils and the advancement of the soil sciences.
Soil scientists have raised concerns about how to preserve soil and arable land in a world with a growing population, possible future water crisis, increasing per capita food consumption, and land degradation.
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Scholarships for Soil Sciences Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Potato LEAF ScholarshipPotato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline June 13, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Potato LEAF Scholarship is available to graduate students who are conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, benefit to the U.S. potato industry/commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades. View Scholarship Details |
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Farmer Lee Jones ScholarshipThe Trotter Project |
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award $10,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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LDEI Impactful Change ScholarshipLes Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) |
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award $5,000 |
deadline May 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and... View Scholarship Details |
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Walter and Joyce Owens Family ScholarshipAmerican Jersey Cattle Association |
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award $5,000 |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy... View Scholarship Details |
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Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced StudiesAmerican Jersey Cattle Association |
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award $5,000 |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies is available to graduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy... View Scholarship Details |
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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep ScholarshipDutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association |
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award $4,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years. View Scholarship Details |
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Lineweaver ScholarshipAmerican Jersey Cattle Association |
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award $3,500 |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Lineweaver Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are studying a field related to dairy science, animal sciences, or dairy products. Selection is based on upon financial need, academic performance, and leadership... View Scholarship Details |
Soil Sciences Related Majors
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agriculture
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Food Science and Technology
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Animal Health
- Animal Training
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Horticultural Science
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations