Student Awards

Outstanding Senior Award

This award is sponsored by the Ag Alumni Society with the Coaly Agricultural Student Honor Society's involvement in the recruitment and selection process. Selection for this prestigious award is based on nominees' academic achievement, their leadership in college clubs and organizations, an application essay, a personal interview with the selection committee, and an evaluation of their contributions to the University and community.

Outstanding Student in Two-Year Program

This award is presented to students who are judged to be outstanding "all-around" students. The recipients are individuals who are strong academically, who have demonstrated leadership potential, and have the interest and the persistence to achieve their goals.

Scholarship Award

Scholarship funding is provided through the Ag Alumni Society Scholarship Endowment established in 1971. Scholarship recipients are chosen on the basis of their academic standing, financial need, and recommendations from professors. Since the inception of the endowment, the Ag Alumni Society has awarded more than $237,000 in scholarships benefiting more than 295 students.

Internship Award

The purpose of the Internship award, established in 1986, is to reward students who participate in an academically approved, educational internship program, show support of the internship program, and encourage alumni to make agriculture-related intern programs available to College of Agricultural Sciences students.