Scholarships

Cal Poly Scholarships

Scholarships are one of many ways of financing an education. Cal Poly offers a variety of university-wide and college-based scholarships.

AGB Scholarships

• For CAFES specific scholarships, visit CAFES Scholarships by Area.
• For AGB specific scholarships, visit AGB Scholarship Information (pdf)

Continuing students complete a scholarship application from the My Cal Poly Portal for consideration for major-based scholarships. Students may visit the Financial Aid website for scholarship application information. 

AGB Outstanding Graduating Seniors

Each year the AGB Department recognizes four outstanding graduating seniors as follows:

• Outstanding Agribusiness Scholar:
  Based on highest GPA, no application needed. ($500 Award)

• Outstanding Perseverance Award: 
  Exemplifies the qualities of perseverance and dedication to his/her education. The winner will have turned challenges into motivation to excel in college. ($500 Award)

• ABM/NAMA Club Emerging Leader Award:
  Exemplifies professionalism and leadership in the Agribusiness industry; must be a member of the ABM/NAMA Club. ($500 Award)

• Outstanding Graduating Senior Award: Exemplifies academic excellence, contributions to campus and community, and exceptional achievements. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required for this award. ($500 Award)

All award recipients will be announced at the Agribusiness Annual Banquet on May 14, 2025. Anyone applying will be considered for all awards, if qualifications are met. To be eligible for consideration, student must have degree award date of Fall 2024, Winter 2025 or Spring 2025.

Students must complete the application form (very brief!), including Statement of Qualifications as noted in the application. We hope you consider applying!

The deadline is noon April 28, with a pdf file of the application sent to Dr. Lucy McGowan lumcgowa@calpoly.edu.

• Outstanding Senior Award Application

Outside Scholarships

Many private sector companies, philanthropic organizations, or foundations offer outside scholarships that may be available to Cal Poly Students.