Scholarships
To apply for one of the departmental scholarships listed below please submit an application before March 15 of the year that you plan to enroll at MSU. To obtain an application contact the Department Animal and Dairy Sciences office:
- By telephone at (662) 325-2802 or
- By mail at Departmental Scholarships, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Box 9815, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
An online application is also available that may be downloaded to your computer and mailed to us or you may submit one copy electronically.
Bryan and Nona Baker Endowed Scholarship in Animal and Dairy Sciences - established by Dr. & Mrs. Bryan Baker; awarded to students, sophomores or above, in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. Based on academic achievement, leadership ability and character.
Dixie National Scholarship -- donated by the Dixie National Association; two scholarships, one for a graduate students, the other for an undergraduate. Awarded on the basis of financial need, merit, academic record or any combination of these. The recipients must be majoring in Animal Science. Amount $1250, $626/semester. Recipients may reapply. Use Dixie National Application.
Werner and Alice Essig Endowed Graduate Student Scholarhsip in Nutrition - established by Dr. & Mrs. Werner Essig; awarded to graduate students pursuing either a M.S. degree or Ph.D. degree in Ruminant Nutrition in Animal and Dairy Sciences or in Human Sciences; based on academic achievement, leadership ability, character, and financial need.
Fuquay Endowed Scholarship in Animal and Dairy Sciences - established by Dr. & Mrs. John W. Fuquay with support from former students and associates; awarded annually to support the education of students with dairy interest in the Department of Aninal and Dairy Sciences.
Billy Gene Diggs Memorial Scholarship -- donated by friends, family, and associates of Bill Diggs. Candidates must be full time students at Mississippi State University, at least junior classification and either an active member of the Block & Bridle Club or an Animal Science major. Awarded on the basis of financial need, merit, academic achievement or any combination of these. Amount $1000, $500/semester. Recipients may reapply.
Henry H. Leveck Memorial Scholarship Fund -- donated by Mrs. Hortense Leveck. Candidates must be full time students, Junior or Senior classification and be majoring in Animal Science. Awarded on the basis of leadership, academic achievement, financial need or any combination of these. Amount $800, $400/semester. Recipients may reapply.
Janice McCool Durff and Alma McCool Liles Endowment and Scholarship Fund -- established by Barney and Inez McCool to honor their daughters. There are eight $1000 scholarships available for undergraduate students. Recipients may reapply. Candidates must be full time students majoring in Animal Science. Awarded on the basis of financial need, merit or academic achievement or any combination of these. Amount $1000, $500/semester.
Reverend and Mrs. William Page Brown Memorial Scholarship -- donated by Paul B. Brown in memory of his parents. Candidates must be enrolled in the Department of Animal Science, have completed at least 30 hours with a GPA of at least 3.0. Students receiving the award shall have them renewed for their junior and senior year provided they maintain a 3.0 average. Amount not less than $1000.
W. L. Buddy Richmond Scholarship -- donated by the Mississippi Pork Producers Association in honor of Buddy Richmond. Awarded on the basis of financial need, merit, academic record or any combination of these. Student must be majoring in Animal Science. Amount $500, $250/semester.
O. W. Scott Memorial Scholarship -- donated by Delta Santa Gertrudis Association in memory of O. W. Scott, a pioneer breeder of Santa Gertrudis cattle in Mississippi. Awarded on the basis of need, merit and academic record or any combination of these. Amount $350, $175/semester.
Bedenbaugh Scholarship -- created by James A. Bedenbaugh in Animal Science in memory of Poston Gore Bedenbaugh and in Home Economics in memory of Parkie Childress Bedenbaugh. Available to Animal Science and Home Economics students. One of the scholarships will be donated in honor of Dr. Charles E. Lindley. Awarded on the basis of merit and academic record and whenever possible on the basis of need. Amount $1000, $500/semester. Recipients may reapply.
Higgins Memorial Scholarship(s) -- donated by the Mississippi Jersey Cattle Club in memory of Mr. L. A. Higgins, Extension Dairyman; awarded to students in the Dairy Science option of the Animal and Dairy Sciences Department who are residents of Mississippi. Students with Jersey Cattle experience are given preference. Two to three scholarships of $500 to $700 are awarded annually.
