Date of posting here October 18, 2009 Type of position The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (JCAST) of California State University, Fresno is pleased to announce the offering of four prestigious Harvey-Jordan Graduate Student Fellowships to highly qualified students entering Master of Science (M.S.) programs in the College. These competitive awards provide $18,500 per year for two years. Harvey Scholars are expected to attend the college seminar series on a weekly basis and provide teaching and/or research support to their major adviser. Employer California State University, Fresno Location Fresno, CA Salary $18,500 /yr Closing date of competition Dec 1, 2009 Date position available Aug. , 2010 Description of duties Harvey Scholars are expected to attend the college seminar series on a weekly basis and provide teaching and/or research support to their major adviser. Applicants must be beginning their first fall semester in M.S. programs in any of the departments currently offering graduate study (Plant Science, Food Science & Nutrition, Viticulture & Enology, Animal Science, and Industrial Technology). This includes students beginning in Fall 2010, or those who began in Spring 2009. Qualifications sought Agricultural major GPA 3.0 or above Research experience Have identified a faculty member and potential area of research Completed the university’s graduate admission process (domestic or international). Visit http://www.csufresno.edu/gradstudies/admission/criteria.shtml for information and http://www.csumentor.edu/ to apply. Contact for additional information Dr. Sharon Benes, Graduate Coordinator Department of Plant Science California State University, Fresno 2415 E. San Ramon Ave., M/S AS72 Fresno, California, 93740-8033 Tel: (559) 278-2255 Email: sbenes@csufresno.edu Application procedure   Submit what Application Materials- Submit to the Department a packet containing the following Materials Cover letter indicating your interest and reason for applying for this fellowship Official GRE scores (and TOEFL, if required) All college transcripts Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume Statement of proposed research (maximum 2 pages) 2 letters of recommendation, preferably from individuals who can comment on research or independent work skills, and academics Letter of support from faculty member with whom applicant will conduct thesis research Submit to For students applying in the area of Plant Science, e.g. with interests in agronomy, soil & water, vegetable crops, pomology and ornamental horticulture (including tissue culture & propagation), plant health (entomology, pathology, weed management), or mechanized agriculture, please send application materials to: Dr. Sharon Benes, Graduate Coordinator Department of Plant Science, California State University, Fresno 2415 E. San Ramon Ave., M/S AS72 Fresno, California, 93740-8033 Tel: (559) 278-2255 Email: sbenes@csufresno.edu