George Washington Carver Fellowship & Scholarship

“I owe to Simpson College my real beginning in life.”
George Washington Carver, BA, MS, PhD

slave, freedman, artist, hotel cook, laundryman, farm laborer,
teacher, scientist, researcher, experimenter, agriculturist

carver In celebration of Simpson’s upcoming 150^th anniversary in 2010, the college is excited to include the George Washington Carver Fellowship and the George Washington Carver Scholarship as two of the four Sesquicentennial Scholarships. Established in 2005 by Dr. John Byrd, president of Simpson College, the awards were named in honor of scientist and former student George Washington Carver.

Born 1861 in Missouri to a slave woman owned by Moses Carver, George Washington Carver was raised by the Carver family after his mother disappeared in a raid. He showed promise as a student and was sent away to school and completed most of his high school requirements. He applied, was accepted but was then refused admission to a university in the Midwest. A few years later he tried again and walked 25 miles to Simpson College and was admitted on registration day. At Simpson he developed his artistic skills as a painter but was encouraged to study botany. He finished his Bachelor of Arts degree at Iowa State Agricultural College.

Over his lifetime, he developed 300 derivative products from peanuts and 118 from sweet potatoes including ink, dyes, plastics, a synthetic rubber and postage stamp glue.

George Washington Carver Fellowship

The Carver Fellowship is one of the most prestigious academic awards offered by Simpson College. The Carver Fellowship ranges from 3/4 to full tuition. Up to 25 full tuition Carver Fellowships will be awarded annually. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshman and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who exhibit potential for leadership, evidence of service and contribution to community and superior academic achievement in secondary school. The Carver Fellowship is renewable.

carver George Washington Carver Scholarship

The Carver Scholarships are awarded to both freshman and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who will help enrich the educational environment and bring multicultural perspectives to the campus community. The Carver Scholarship awards range from $11,000 to $15,000. This scholarship is renewable.

Simpson College is committed to helping students develop the tools they need for success. George Washington Carver’s journey to success and self-fulfillment began as walk to Simpson College. The scholarships provide the opportunity for you to attend and begin your journey.

Meet the Scholars

benson Andrea Benson
Conrad, Iowa

Activities: Education Club, Cross Country Team and youth group activities.

I came to Simpson because I loved the atmosphere, the people were very friendly, and I knew I would be able to get a great education! The Carver Award made a huge impact in my college education. It is helping fund my education so I can have a GREAT Simpson Experience!

ramsey Steven Ramsey
Kansas City, Missouri

Activities: Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, College Democrats, Simpsonian, Freshman Class President, and Floor/Wing Representative of Barker Hall 3rd Floor

I came to Simpson because I was intrigued by Simpson and the history of George Washington Carver. The Carver Award seriously gave me a chance at a good education without having to dive into deep loans. I also recently got accepted to an Internship with Pioneer/Dupont. All starting with the Carver award, many windows have been opened for me and I'm sure they will continue to open further as my college career progresses.

greg Greg Rhoulhac
Miami, FL

Activities: Football, wrestling, religious life, Daybreak and blogging for Simpson.

I love the campus; they offer a 3-2 program with Iowa State (3 years here 2 years at Iowa State). I like the small campus and I wanted to play football. I was also impressed with Dr. Spellerberg in our interview/meeting. My Carver Award allowed me to come to a great college that otherwise I wouldn't have been able to go to or might have overlooked.

Jing Hao
China

Activities: Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Multicultural Student Alliance.

I came to Simpson because I fell in love with the campus when I first visited. It's beautiful. I always wanted a smaller college so that professors can give me the one-on-one attention I needed. The location of Simpson College is also another reason why I chose it. It's in a small town where I can have a great environment to study but it's also 10 minutes away from a big city. The Carver Award helped my family financially but it personally helped me to get into the college I always dreamt of.

diana Diana Garcia
Guatemala

Activities: Carver Cultural Center, Pre-Law Society, Environmental Club, Student Support Services-Peer Mentor, Multicultural Student Alliance and S.N.A.P.

I came to Simpson because of its excellence in academics, the great faculty members, and the beautiful campus. My Carver Award made a significant difference in my decision to pursue my education, without it, it would have been almost impossible to realize my dream of becoming a professional. I grew up in an environment that does not have hope in realizing dreams, therefore, all my life I was bombarded with negative feedback about my determination of attending college. The Carver Award was the key to realize my dream, but also, it is also the momentum that keeps my dream alive.

Lee Coel
Cooper City, Florida

I came to Simpson to play football. I felt like it was a good atmosphere to pursue athletics. I am a biology major, hoping to go on to graduate school to become a veterinarian. The Carver Scholarship was the main reason why I was able to travel all the way from Florida to Iowa to attend college. It has allowed me to attend a small private school, where I receive more attention from teachers and staff, which in turn helps develop me into a well-educated student. Had I not received this scholarship, I would probably be attending a Florida state university with thousands of students where most of my classes would be administered through the Internet or in lectures with hundreds of students.

How to apply

Your application for admission serves as the application for all Simpson academic awards. Finalists for the George Washington Carver Fellowships will be provided airfare for their campus visits.

For more information on George Washington Carver, visit the George Washington Carver National Monument site.


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George Washington Carver Fellowship & Scholarship “I owe to Simpson College my real beginning in life.” George Washington Carver, BA, MS, PhD slave, freedman, artist, hotel cook, laundryman, farm laborer, teacher, scientist, researcher, experimenter, agriculturist In celebration of Simpson’s upcoming 150^th anniversary in 2010, the college is excited to include the George Washington Carver Fellowship and the George Washington Carver Scholarship as two of the four Sesquicentennial Scholarships. Established in 2005 by Dr. John Byrd, president of Simpson College, the awards were named in honor of scientist and former student George Washington Carver. Born 1861 in Missouri to a slave woman owned by Moses Carver, George Washington Carver was raised by the Carver family after his mother disappeared in a raid. He showed promise as a student and was sent away to school and completed most of his high school requirements. He applied, was accepted but was then refused admission to a university in the Midwest. A few years later he tried again and walked 25 miles to Simpson College and was admitted on registration day. At Simpson he developed his artistic skills as a painter but was encouraged to study botany. He finished his Bachelor of Arts degree at Iowa State Agricultural College. Over his lifetime, he developed 300 derivative products from peanuts and 118 from sweet potatoes including ink, dyes, plastics, a synthetic rubber and postage stamp glue. George Washington Carver Fellowship The Carver Fellowship is one of the most prestigious academic awards offered by Simpson College. The Carver Fellowship ranges from 3/4 to full tuition. Up to 25 full tuition Carver Fellowships will be awarded annually. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshman and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who exhibit potential for leadership, evidence of service and contribution to community and superior academic achievement in secondary school. The Carver Fellowship is renewable. George Washington Carver Scholarship The Carver Scholarships are awarded to both freshman and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who will help enrich the educational environment and bring multicultural perspectives to the campus community. The Carver Scholarship awards range from $11,000 to $15,000. This scholarship is renewable. Simpson College is committed to helping students develop the tools they need for success. George Washington Carver’s journey to success and self-fulfillment began as walk to Simpson College. The scholarships provide the opportunity for you to attend and begin your journey. Meet the Scholars Andrea Benson Conrad, Iowa Activities: Education Club, Cross Country Team and youth group activities. I came to Simpson because I loved the atmosphere, the people were very friendly, and I knew I would be able to get a great education! The Carver Award made a huge impact in my college education. It is helping fund my education so I can have a GREAT Simpson Experience! Steven Ramsey Kansas City, Missouri Activities: Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, College Democrats, Simpsonian, Freshman Class President, and Floor/Wing Representative of Barker Hall 3rd Floor I came to Simpson because I was intrigued by Simpson and the history of George Washington Carver. The Carver Award seriously gave me a chance at a good education without having to dive into deep loans. I also recently got accepted to an Internship with Pioneer/Dupont. All starting with the Carver award, many windows have been opened for me and I'm sure they will continue to open further as my college career progresses. Greg Rhoulhac Miami, FL Activities: Football, wrestling, religious life, Daybreak and blogging for Simpson. I love the campus; they offer a 3-2 program with Iowa State (3 years here 2 years at Iowa State). I like the small campus and I wanted to play football. I was also impressed with Dr. Spellerberg in our interview/meeting. My Carver Award allowed me to come to a great college that otherwise I wouldn't have been able to go to or might have overlooked. Jing Hao China Activities: Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Multicultural Student Alliance. I came to Simpson because I fell in love with the campus when I first visited. It's beautiful. I always wanted a smaller college so that professors can give me the one-on-one attention I needed. The location of Simpson College is also another reason why I chose it. It's in a small town where I can have a great environment to study but it's also 10 minutes away from a big city. The Carver Award helped my family financially but it personally helped me to get into the college I always dreamt of. Diana Garcia Guatemala Activities: Carver Cultural Center, Pre-Law Society, Environmental Club, Student Support Services-Peer Mentor, Multicultural Student Alliance and S.N.A.P. I came to Simpson because of its excellence in academics, the great faculty members, and the beautiful campus. My Carver Award made a significant difference in my decision to pursue my education, without it, it would have been almost impossible to realize my dream of becoming a professional. I grew up in an environment that does not have hope in realizing dreams, therefore, all my life I was bombarded with negative feedback about my determination of attending college. The Carver Award was the key to realize my dream, but also, it is also the momentum that keeps my dream alive. Lee Coel Cooper City, Florida I came to Simpson to play football. I felt like it was a good atmosphere to pursue athletics. I am a biology major, hoping to go on to graduate school to become a veterinarian. The Carver Scholarship was the main reason why I was able to travel all the way from Florida to Iowa to attend college. It has allowed me to attend a small private school, where I receive more attention from teachers and staff, which in turn helps develop me into a well-educated student. Had I not received this scholarship, I would probably be attending a Florida state university with thousands of students where most of my classes would be administered through the Internet or in lectures with hundreds of students. How to apply Your application for admission serves as the application for all Simpson academic awards. Finalists for the George Washington Carver Fellowships will be provided airfare for their campus visits. For more information on George Washington Carver, visit the George Washington Carver National Monument site.
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