Marysville Appeal-Democrat

Sutter County students awarded OSU scholarshi­ps

- Appeal Staff Report

Two Sutter County students recently were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agricultur­e with academic scholarshi­ps for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarshi­ps are part of the more than $1.8 million that students will receive from the college and its academic department­s.

“Our students have a diverse set of background­s, experience­s and career interests, and it is an honor to award scholarshi­ps to help fund their academic goals,” said Cynda Clary, Ferguson College of Agricultur­e associate dean of academic programs. “These scholarshi­ps are possible because of the generosity of our alumni and friends, and we truly appreciate their continued support of our college and its students.”

The 2022-2023 scholarshi­p recipients and hometowns:

– Samuel Akin, of Robbins.

Plant and soil sciences

Leo and Kathy Noltensmey­er Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Precision Agricultur­e

– Alyssa Thunen, of Yuba City.

Plant and soil sciences

CHS Foundation Scholarshi­p

The CHS Foundation Scholarshi­ps provide financial assistance to undergradu­ate students at select colleges and universiti­es in the United States (“University Partners”) who are pursuing agricultur­e-related degrees. Students pursuing an ag-related STEM (science, technology, engineerin­g) field of study with an interest in agricultur­e, cooperativ­es or rural America should also be considered. The program encourages students to pursue careers in production agricultur­e, agricultur­e business or related

STEM fields.

The Ferguson College of Agricultur­e believes in the value of hands-on education and the importance of having a well-rounded student experience. The college’s award-winning faculty members are dedicated to developing students and are passionate about adding value to the total educationa­l experience. With 16 majors, a variety of study options and more than 60 student organizati­ons, the college is committed to expanding minds and inspiring purpose. Learn more at agricultur­e.okstate.edu.

 ?? Courtesy photos ?? Cynda Clary, associate dean of the Ferguson College of Agricultur­e and Thomas G. Coon, vice president and dean of OSU Agricultur­e pose for a photo with Alyssa Thunen (pictured left) and Samuel Akin (pictured right).
Courtesy photos Cynda Clary, associate dean of the Ferguson College of Agricultur­e and Thomas G. Coon, vice president and dean of OSU Agricultur­e pose for a photo with Alyssa Thunen (pictured left) and Samuel Akin (pictured right).
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