Charlie Thompson worked for the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) as a soil scientist for many years.  He was eventually promoted to the position of the State Soil Scientist of Texas.  During his time with the agency, Charlie was an advocate for professional development opportunities for soil scientists.  He championed supervisory positions for soil scientists within the SCS.  He was a founding member of PSSAT and a strong supporter of the scholarship.  In 2023, the PSSAT membership voted to rename the scholarship in memory of Charlie Thompson.

Each year PSSAT offers the Charlie Thompson Memorial Scholarship to recognize and support an outstanding undergraduate student studying to become a soil scientist at a college or university in Texas.

Requirements:

• Enrolled and in good standing in the Spring Semester when the scholarship is awarded
• Attending a Texas college or university
• A Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a program of study that can lead to a career as a soil scientist
• Have completed at least 3 credit hours in soil science and at least 12 hours in biological, physical, or earth sciences that support soil science.
• Must not be seeking a second bachelor’s or equivalent degree

PSSAT Scholarship Announcement 2024-2025

PSSAT Scholarship Application 2024-2025

For more information about the scholarship, contact the PSSAT scholarship committee.