KUNIA, Hawaii – Applications are now being accepted for Monsanto Hawaii’s two scholarship programs: the Monsanto Hawaii Life Sciences Scholarship and the Monsanto Hawaii Agricultural Scholarship.

High school seniors interested in a life sciences degree are invited to apply. As many as ten scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded in 2016.

This scholarship is open to graduating seniors of all high schools in Hawaii who will be attending an accredited college or university to pursue a discipline related to the life sciences (including agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, genetics, horticulture, plant physiology, chemistry, crop science and soil science). The deadline for applications is April 1, 2016.

The Hawaii Agricultural Scholarship was established to encourage students interested in a career in agriculture.

Applicants must have been accepted, or are currently enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited college or university, and pursuing a degree in an agricultural science program or related discipline (such as botany, genetics, horticulture, plant physiology, crop science or soil science). The deadline for applications is May 1.

Applications for the scholarships can be downloaded online at www.MonsantoHawaii.com or call (808) 685-8664.