Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Turfgrass

MSU turf program students have long been noted for their scholarly activity.  The accolades come from within the University, as well as state and national level recognition. 

Michigan State University Award Recipients

• C.E. “Tuck” and Becky Tate Turfgrass Scholarship
• Vogler Family Award
• Charles and Frances Osterman Scholarship
• James and Harriet Beard Outstanding Turfgrass Graduate Student Award

Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Award Recipients

• Norman W. Kramer Scholar Award
• Robert Hancock Award
• Kenyon T. Payne Award
• Sports and Commercial Turf Award
• Shanty Creek Resort--Superintendent as Executive Award

• Merit Scholars

Michigan State Industry Award Recipients

• MiGCSA Student Scholarship
• MiSTMA Scholarship

National and International Award Recipients

• Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Scholarship
• Toro Company Scholarship
• Royal Spanish Golf Federation Scholarship
• GCSAA Scholarship
• STMA SAFE Scholarship
• Valderama Award
• Samuel I. Russell Foundation Turfgrass Scholarship Award