Excellence in Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resources

This scholarship is intended to celebrate the academic achievement, creativity, and application of one’s UConn ECE experience in the area of Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resources.

To be eligible applicants must:

  • Be a senior in high school.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement and a potential for future academic and professional accomplishments in a field focusing on the Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resources.
  • Maintain at least a B or higher in your UConn ECE Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resources course(s).
    • If a final grade has not been issued, a high school transcript will be assessed for course competency.
  • Be enrolled in at least one UConn ECE course during the 2025-2026 academic year (any discipline).
  • Previous completion of, or current enrollment in, at least one of the following UConn ECE Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resources courses

Eligible UConn ECE Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resources Courses

ARE 1110E: Population, Food, and the Environment

ARE 2210: Essentials of Accounting and Business

AH 1100: Introduction to Allied Health Professions

AH 2001: Medical Terminology

AH 4092: EMT Training

ANSC 1602: Behavior and Training of Domestic Animals

ANSC 1676: Introduction to Companion Animals

ANSC 2251: Horse Science

NRE 1000E: Environmental Science

KINS 1100: Exercise and Wellness for Everyone

NUSC 1165: Fundamentals of Nutrition

PLSC 1100: Turfgrass Management

PLSC 1110: Fundamentals of Horticulture

PLSC 1150: Agricultural Technology and Society

PLSC 2120: Environmental Soil Science

PLSC 2520: Floral Art

PLSC 3230: Biotechnology- Science, Application, Impact, Perception

PLSC 3245: Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

PLSC 3530: Advanced Floral Design

Student Award

The student chosen for this scholarship will receive a certificate of accomplishment along with a $1,000 monetary award for use towards post-secondary education expenses. Funds will be withheld from this award to cover any outstanding balance with the University of Connecticut, to include tuition and fees for students attending UConn, prior to a check being issued.

Application Procedures

Applicant must submit the following documents:

  • An essay which will be reviewed by a committee and should include details regarding your academic achievements and plans for the future. You should also describe how your UConn ECE course (or other course in the field) has helped define your college or career goals. Suggested word count 200 min. – 400 max.
  • Submit a document or link to a writing sample, project, photo of artwork, music, etc., created by you, that demonstrates academic excellence or talent in Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resourcess. Your submission will be evaluated based on originality, mastery of subject matter and presentation. Please note the following guidelines.
    • Only ONE submission is allowed per applicant.
    • Include a short description of your submission and explain why you chose to submit this piece.
      • All artwork submitted must be clearly labeled with directional instructions so the committee knows how to appropriately view your piece(s).
    • Because UConn ECE course offerings vary by high school, students who have taken at least one of the above courses may use projects from other high school courses as demonstration of academic achievement in the fields of Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resources.
  • A resume which includes the name and e-mail address of your instructor(s) for your UConn ECE Agriculture, Health, or Natural Resources course(s).
  • A copy of your current high school transcript, which displays your outstanding academic achievement as well as enrollment in at least one UConn ECE course.
    • Be sure that UConn ECE courses are easily identifiable for the committee reviewing your application.

Application Dates

Applications are accepted from January 19, 2026- March 9, 2026.

Apply Now

All applicants will be notified of their status by May 2026.