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ASA, CSSA, SSSA Student Awards
ASA, CSSA and SSSA all offer a variety of student awards and scholarships. Each year, we honor award recipients at our CANVAS awards ceremonies, and in CSA News.
2026 Award deadlines
January 21: Awards open
March 12: Deadline for Student Recognition Awards - Gerald O. Mott & National Student Recognition Awards
March 24: Nomination deadline for all other student awards unless otherwise noted.
May 28: Deadline for the Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship
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Undergraduate Student Awards
| Award | Purpose | Eligibility | Monetary Benefit | Society | References required | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Undergraduate Scholarship | Recognizes a a meritorious undergraduate student pursuing a career in agronomic, crop, or soil science. | Undergraduate student members of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA | $3,000 | ASA, CSSA and SSSA | One | Apply Now |
| Frank D. Keim Graduate Fellowship | Provided to a meritorious undergraduate student who has been accepted for a graduate study program in agronomy or related field. | Undergraduate student members of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA selected for this year's National Student Recognition Program | $2,000 | ASA | Two | Apply Now |
| Golden Opportunity Scholar | Provides financial support to undergraduate students to attend the CANVAS meeting and pairs them with a mentor in their field of interest. | Undergrad students pursuing a career in the agronomic, crop, or soil science. | Travel | ASA, CSSA and SSSA | One | Apply Now |
| Greenfield Scholar | Provides financial support to undergraduate students to attend the CANVAS meeting and pairs them with a mentor in their field of interest. | Undergrad students pursuing a Certified Crop Adviser certification. | Travel | ASA | One | Apply Now |
| J. Fielding Reed Undergraduate Soil and Plant Sciences Scholarship | Honors an outstanding undergraduate senior pursuing a career in soil or plant sciences. | Undergraduate student members of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA | $2,000 | ASA | Two | Apply Now |
| Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship | Supports students pursuing careers in soil and water conservation, recognizing scholastic achievements, career goals, field experience, and commitment to advancing the discipline. | Nominee must be a junior or senior in a B.S. program or a M.S. candidate at a North American university. | $3,500 | SSSA | One | Apply Now Deadline: May 28 |
Graduate Student Awards
| Award | Purpose | Eligibility | Monetary Benefit | Society | References required | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Soil Biology Graduate Student Scholarship | Recognizes an outstanding student in the soil biology field. | Graduate student members of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA | $3,000 | SSSA | Two | Apply Now |
| Crop Science Graduate Student Scholarship | Provided to a meritorious graduate student in crop science. | Graduate student members of CSSA | $2,000 | CSSA | Two | Apply Now |
| Gary “Pete” Peterson Dryland Soil Management Scholarship | Recognizes an outstanding student interested in pursuing research and careers in dryland soil management. | Graduate student members of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA | $5,000 | SSSA | Two | Apply Now |
| Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship | Supports students pursuing careers in soil and water conservation, recognizing scholastic achievements, career goals, field experience, and commitment to advancing the discipline. | Nominee must be a junior or senior in a B.S. program or a M.S. candidate at a North American university. | $3,500 | SSSA | One | Apply Now Deadline: May 28 |
Student Recognition Awards
| Award | Purpose | Eligibility | Monetary Benefit | Society | References required | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Student Recognition Program | Recognizes outstanding seniors at a four-year institution and second year students at a two-year institution that are actively involved in SASES clubs at their university. | Undergraduate student members of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA. Self-nominations not allowed. | None | ASA, CSSA and SSSA | Zero | Closed |
| Gerald O. Mott Award | Recognizes top-notch graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in crop science disciplines. | Graduate student members of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA. Self-nominations not allowed. | None | CSSA | Zero | Closed |
Getting started:
- Explore available Awards
Review the list of awards based on your interests, career stage, and the nominee's (you or someone else) accomplishments. - Start your nomination
Once you select the Award, click "Apply Now," and complete the required questions, submissions, other and this will be auto-saved as you go. - Submit by the deadline
Be sure and complete all the requirements prior to the deadline listed. This includes submission of reference letters.
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