College of Ag - Vet Sci - Mary McNellis Fonda Scholarship

The Mary McNellis/Fonda Scholarship is for Graduate students in the Animal & Vet Science Department.

Criteria:

  • Open to current Graduate students
  • Must have at least one year remaining in the graduate studies program (16 units)
  • Applicant must have successfully completed a B.S. degree in Animal Science, Biology or other life science major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must be enrolled at least part-time (3 units for Grad) at the time of applying and at the time of disbursement
  • Must have completed 8 units of graduate level courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Good representative of the Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department as indicated by academic excellence and the potential to conduct scholarly scientific research.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated record of prior research achievement.
  • Interested in continuing graduate studies and applying for enrollment in a Ph.D. program

To begin the application process, please complete your general application first, then proceed to search this scholarship in the ‘Opportunities’>>’Recommended Tab’ and click on APPLY.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
03/02/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. What attracted you to a graduate studies program at Cal Poly Pomona?
  2. Although not a requirement, preference will be given to students with prior research achievement. Describe your record of prior research achievement: e.g. publications in scientific literature, participation in oral/poster presentations, or active participation in current research projects directed by AVS faculty.
    Write "Not Applicable" as your response if no prior research experience.
  3. In no more than 250 words, please write about your interest to pursue a docotorate (PhD) program after your master's degree (MS).