December 4, 2026

Kenyon T. Payne Outstanding Student Award

Direct application

$2,500
1 winner

Eligibility

Major
Agriculture
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Second-year students in Michigan State University's two-year turfgrass management program with a 3.0 or higher GPA and at least 42 credits completed may apply. Selection also weighs scholarship, leadership, character, and professional potential. Applicants should be registered Michigan Turfgrass Foundation student members.

One award of $2,500 is given annually.

Apply through the electronic form on the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation award page.

The award honors Kenyon T. Payne, who led MSU's two-year golf turfgrass management program and long served as MTF treasurer.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Selection weighs scholarship, leadership, character, and professional potential.
  • Apply through the electronic form on the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation award page.