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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) has announced scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio colleges and universities who are pursuing degrees related to the application of science and technology to agriculture. These scholarships are designed to promote the application of science and technology fields to the agricultural industry, and support the development of the bioproducts industry in Ohio.

“The list of industrial applications for soybeans continues to grow, and it is important to support the science and technology behind these applications,” said Kirk Merritt, OSCF director of outreach and programs. “These scholarships are a great opportunity for students, and they will help strengthen an important part of the Ohio soybean industry’s future.”

Five scholarships of up to $3,000 each are available for undergraduate students who are current Ohio residents. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at an Ohio college or university and attained at least junior status by the fall of 2008, with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in his or her major field. Eligible fields of study include agricultural science, agricultural engineering, agricultural communications, biochemistry, bioengineering or a related field. Applicants must also demonstrate the desire to pursue a career focused on the application of science and technology to agriculture.

Two scholarships of up to $5,000 each are available to graduate students who are enrolled as a full-time student at an Ohio college or university, and have proof of legal residency in the United States. Applicants must be conducting research in bioproducts, biobased materials, bioengineering, biopolymers or a related field, and focused on the development and use of biobased products and materials derived from soybeans.

The OSCF scholarships will be competitively awarded with funds paid directly to the educational institution. Scholarships are not renewable, although recipients may reapply. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2008.

For more information and to download the scholarship applications, visit the Ohio Soybean Council at www.soyohio.org, or contact Kirk Merritt by phone at (614) 476-3100 or email kmerritt@soyohio.org.