The Dick Laursen Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Dick Laursen Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Texas Agricultural Irrigation Association
Amount: Up to US $4,000
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The Dick Laursen Memorial Scholarship, honoring a dedicated irrigation specialist, supports students pursuing agriculture degrees at Texas universities. Open to undergraduates and graduate students, it requires full-time enrollment and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Each recipient can receive up to $500 per semester, totaling a maximum of $4000 over four years. This scholarship aims to foster the next generation of agricultural professionals, reflecting Laursen's legacy in the irrigation industry.

Overview

Dick Laursen Memorial Scholarship The Dick Laursen Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of Dick Laursen, a life-long irrigation specialist. Dick was born in 1942 into a Nebraska ranching/farming family. He began his career as a purchasing agent for a pivot manufacturer; then moving on to Rain Bird Ag before partnering to open SWISH, Inc., an irrigation company. With his partners, Dick spent the rest of his life building SWISH, until his death in 1998. TAIA will award scholarships based on the applicant’s qualifications.  Scholarships will be available to registered, full-time students either entering college or continuing a college education. Graduate students are also eligible. Scholarship funds will be given to the student's selected college to use towards enrollment expenses. Value: $500 per semester / $4000 total maximum / 4 year maximum

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant qualifications:An agriculture major.Attend a Texas university or college.Full time student (12+ hours).Students may be entering college, continuing a college education, or graudate students.Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA reporting GPA at end of each semester.Not required to be a Texas resident.