Monsanto Hawaii grows more than seed crops. We also help nurture students aiming for a career in agriculture – future agronomists, biologists, geneticists, soil scientists, plant breeders, farm experts and more. We are proud to offer a number of opportunities to help students further their education in agriculture-related sciences.

Monsanto Hawaii Science Education Fund
This educational grant program was established by the Monsanto Fund in 2005 to support science education in Hawaii public schools and to encourage students who may be interested in a future career in the sciences. Since its inception, more than $76,000 has been awarded to public schools in support of robotics competitions, science fairs, online science/math educational simulations, greenhouse projects, hydroponic facilities, aquaculture studies, gross anatomy exhibits, field trips, alternative energy experiments, on-campus native plant garden, and equipment and supplies for various science courses including chemistry, biology, forensics and biotechnology.

Grant applications are reviewed twice a year.

Download a Monsanto Hawaii Science Education Fund application form

Monsanto Hawaii Life Sciences Scholarship
This annual scholarship program is open to graduating high school seniors planning to pursue post-secondary educations in a life sciences discipline.  Examples include agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, genetics, horticulture, plant physiology, chemistry, crop science and soil science.  Since 2005, Monsanto Hawaii has given more than $55,000 in scholarships to eligible students.

Download a Monsanto Hawaii Life Sciences Scholarship application form

University of Hawaii at Manoa / Monsanto Scholarship

Open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, and studying agricultural plant sciences, biotechnology or biological engineering. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit a one-page essay on a topic such as the role of biotechnology in agriculture or related fields. Financial need is a criterion. More information: Dr. Charles Kinoshita, Associate Dean, 808-956-6997, KinoshitaC@CTAHR.hawaii.edu.

Hawaii Agricultural Scholarship

Students who are enrolled or have been accepted to an accredited college or university other than the University of Hawaii at Manoa may be eligible for the Monsanto Hawaii Agricultural Scholarship. (University of Hawaii at Manoa students, please see Monsanto Scholarship, above.) Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be pursuing a degree in an agricultural science program or a related discipline such as botany, genetics, horticulture, plant physiology, crop science or soil science. More information:  Monsanto Hawaii, Attn: Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 200, Kunia, HI, 96759, 808-685-8664.

Oregon State University / Monsanto Agriculture Technology Scholarship

While preference is given to residents of Hawaii or a Pacific island nation, this scholarship program is open to all Oregon State University students enrolled in the colleges of Agricultural Sciences or Science, and pursuing a degree in an Agricultural Sciences or Science area such as plant sciences, biochemistry or bioresource research. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit a one-page essay on a topic such as the role of biotechnology in sustainable agriculture, the role of biotechnology in improving the lives of farmers in developing nations or the role of biotechnology in tropical agriculture. More information: Dr. Cary Green, Associate Dean for Academic and International Programs, 541-737-5746, cary.green@oregonstate.edu. To apply, visit: agsci.oregonstate.edu/scholarships.

Monsanto Hawaii Internships

Monsanto Hawaii provides summer internship opportunities to college students interested in a future career in agriculture. Internships offer valuable on-the-job experience through paid, temporary full-time positions and provide an opportunity to learn about how Monsanto works and how science is shaping the future of agriculture. To be eligible, interns must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, and pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: agriculture business or other agriculture-related major, agronomy, animal sciences, biological sciences, botany, genetic engineering, plant breeding, or plant physiology. Selection is based upon student credentials, interview and the matching of students’ skills to available openings. Applications must be received by January 31. To apply, submit a current resume and letter of interest to one of the following:

• Oregon State University students: Dr. Cary Green, Associate Dean for Academic and International Programs, College of Agricultural Sciences, 541-737-5746, cary.green@oregonstate.edu
• University of Hawaii at Manoa students: Dr. Charles Kinoshita, Associate Dean, College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, 808-956-6997, kinoshitaC@CTAHR.hawaii.edu
• All other students: Monsanto Hawaii, Attn: Internship Program, P.O. Box 200, Kunia, HI, 96759, 808-685-8664

Molokai Agricultural Scholarship

This scholarship program is open to Molokai residents who are currently enrolled or have been accepted at the University of Hawaii-Maui College as a full-time student, and who will be pursuing an Associate degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. More information: Monsanto Hawaii, Attn: Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 200, Kunia, HI, 96759, 808-685-8664

Download a Molokai Agricultural Scholarship application form