Alex Porter of Essex, Missouri and a 2024 graduate of Richland High School has been honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

He was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Freshman Scholarship to study plant and soil sciences, according to a press release from the university.

These scholarships are part of the more than $1.8 million that students receive from the Ferguson College and its academic departments. Students from all areas of study are considered for university scholarships, which can be combined with college and departmental opportunities. 

“We are proud to support new students as they begin their academic careers in the Ferguson College of Agriculture,” said Cynda Clary, Ferguson College of Agriculture associate dean of academic programs. “We look forward to seeing the contributions they will make within our college and at OSU. We are grateful for our donors and friends who support these scholarships and our students.” 

The Ferguson College of Agriculture believes in the value of hands-on education and the importance of having a well-rounded student experience.

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