Scholarships

The Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business does not currently offer any scholarships. There are, however, several funding sources you could pursue. They are listed below. We also post scholarship and other funding opportunities on our Facebook page @ISU SeedGrad. If you have questions, feel free to email us at seedgrad@iastate.edu.

• • Seed Science Center Scholarships – The Seed Science Center offers a number of graduate fellowships. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.
    • Bayer Graduate Fellowship in Global Seed Policy and Regulations
    • Committee for Agriculture Development Fellowship in Seed Science
    • The Edda G. Sehgal Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Seed Science
    • Iowa Crop Improvement Association Fellowship in Seed Science
    • Iowa Seed Association Graduate Fellowship Endowment
  • Seed Companies Tuition Reimbursement Programs– A good number of students receive tuition reimbursement from their employer. Schedule an appointment with your company’s HR department to see if this is an option for you.
  • ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences scholarship opportunities– Scholarship Website
    • Application timeline: January 1 – February 15, for consideration for the next academic year.
    • Students must be nominated by a major professor or the Director of Graduate Education (DOGE). Contact seedgrad@iastate.edu if interested in this scholarship.
    • Please follow application instructions.
  • ISU Financial Aid Office– Financial Aid Website
    • Students need to research which scholarships they are eligible for by using this site’s search engine. Graduate students are encouraged to consider privately funded scholarships.
  • ASA, IPSA, PSA, NSTA and Monsanto Scholarships
    • Several agronomy and seed related associations/companies offer scholarships. These are listed below. Students need to carefully read the scholarship criteria and directions on how to apply.
    • American Society of Agronomy
    • Crop Society of America
    • Independent Professional Seed Association
    • Pacific Seed Organization Scholarship
    • North Seed Trade Association Scholarship
    • Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Scholarship