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College of Agriculture Scholarships

The Harry L. Pearson Outstanding Leader Scholarship

Contact:

Lori Barber
Telephone: 765-494-8470
E-mail: lbarber@purdue.edu

Eligible Applicants
High school seniors and current College of Agriculture students residing in Indiana with a program of study listed as: Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, or Animal Sciences. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale required.


Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstration of leadership skills and leadership potential
  2. preference given to applicants who have demonstrated leadership skills in 4-H and/or FFA.
  3. Submit a 2 page essay on "What makes an outstanding leader"

Amount
Typically $1,000.00; may vary.


# Of Awards
At least one in each of these programs of study: Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, or Animal Sciences.


Deadline
February 2


Application Info
College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards Application, which is available on the College of Agriculture's website. Submit an 2 page essay on "What make an outstanding leader" to Lori Barber, Scholarship Coordinator, in AGAD 121 by January 11 for current students and February 1 for high school seniors.

Sponsor
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. and other donors established this endowment in 2002.


 

 

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