MANRRS

Lincoln University Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Handsome Brook Farms Regenerative Agriculture Scholarship
The Handsome Brook Farms (HBF) Regenerative Agriculture Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students at Lincoln University of Missouri who are members of the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) chapter. This scholarship is designed for students with a demonstrated interest in sustainable and regenerative agriculture, with a preference for those focused on poultry science and management.
Handsome Brook Farms is a pasture-raised, organic egg brand and private-label provider. As a certified B-Corp, HBF is committed to improving pasture management by integrating trees and additional livestock into pastures, creating a symbiotic relationship between chickens and the land. Through this scholarship, HBF encourages innovative thinkers who aim to challenge conventional agricultural standards and support small-scale farmers.
Award Amount: $10,000 total
- Can be awarded as $5,000 per semester to one student
- Or $5,000 each to two students
Applicants must:
- Be a full-time student at Lincoln University of Missouri
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Be a member of the Lincoln University MANRRS chapter for at least one year
- Demonstrate interest in sustainable or regenerative agriculture through coursework or extracurricular activities
- Use scholarship funds solely for academic expenses (tuition, room and board, books)
- Submit a brief reflection or report to HBF within 6 months of receiving funds
- Animal and Food Science (preference for poultry science/management)
- Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences (focus on livestock integration with crops or other livestock)
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
Contact
Asia Duncan
Assistant Director for Student Engagement
P: 573 681-5227
E: DuncanA@lincolnu.edu