Financial Assistance
Scholarships and Awards
Freshman Scholarships
Scholarships are available from the University, the College in which you enroll and your academic major. To be considered for scholarships offered at each level, you must first apply for University scholarships.
The college and academic major listed on your University scholarship determines which college and academic major will consider you for scholarships. To assure consideration for program scholarships, inform the academic program that you intend to enroll and that you want to be considered for their scholarships.
To ensure consideration of your scholarship application, check CAFNR under school or college and write Agricultural Systems Management for the academic major on the Scholarship Application for Entering Freshmen form.
The following scholarships and awards are available for freshmen:
- Alumni Scholarships and Awards
Given to as many promising entering freshmen as funds will allow. Applicant's record must indicate a high probability of success in Agricultural Systems Management. Selection is based on scholarship and need. - M.M. Jones Scholarship
Given to the top freshman entering programs in the Agricultural Systems Management or Biological Engineering department. Selection is based on ACT, class rank and high school grade point average. - J.C. Wooley Scholarship
Given to the second highest rated freshman entering programs in the Agricultural Systems Management or Biological Engineering department. Selection is based on ACT, class rank and high school grade point average. - Bill Hires Scholarships Fund
One or more annual awards to students in CAFNR who are studying Agricultural Systems Management, with an emphasis and special interest in power and machinery. Preference shall be given to incoming freshmen.
Upperclass Scholarships
To assure consideration for an upperclass scholarship, submit an application before Jan. 31 for the following year scholarships. This can be done by:
- Securing an application form available from the department secretary; or
- Applying for a college scholarship (CoE or CAFNR). The College scholarship committee will forward your scholarship application to the respective department for review.
Note: To qualify for a scholarship, you must complete your application in detail. Do not leave any blanks.
The following scholarships and awards are available for upperclass students:
- John Deere Dealership Program
Given to previously-enrolled undergraduates. Awards are made on the basis of applicant's record indicating high probability of success in the John Deere Dealership Management Program. - R.P. Beasley Memorial Scholarship
Selected on the basis of scholarship from freshmen or sophomores majoring in Agricultural Systems Management. - Missouri Section ASAE Leadership Award
One recipient from Agricultural Systems Management - selected from junior class on basis of leadership ability and academic achievement. - Eric D. Vandeloecht Memorial Award
Selected from juniors and seniors majoring in agricultural systems management who have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better. Must be a resident of Missouri and a United States Citizen with outstanding character, leadership potential and possessing strong moral traits. - J. Keith Melvin Memorial Scholarship
Selected from juniors and seniors majoring in Agricultural Systems Management or Biological Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. - Paul N. Doll
Outstanding student, including academic and co-curricular leadership or participation. Biological Engineering faculty established this award to honor Paul N. Doll. Given to BE majors with 30 or more semester hours. - Neil F. Meador
Given by the family to sophomore or junior BE student with promise of future success and with need. - Lloyd Hightower
Given by Mr. Lloyd Hightower, an alumnus of the program, to help outstanding students. The Lloyd Hightower fund provides about seven scholarships per years.
