Robert “Bobby” Estienne of Suffolk has won a $1,500 Commitment to Ag Scholarship from Monsanto Co. and the National Association of Farm Broadcasting.

Estienne, who seeks a career in turf management, was one of 100 high school seniors from across the United States to participate in the company’s $150,000 scholarship pool.

In the fall, Estienne will attend Virginia Tech University where he plans to pursue a degree in environmental science. At Lakeland High School, he was captain of the varsity volleyball and soccer teams, a four-year academic letterman and the salutatorian for the class of 2011.

“This award is very important to me, because I know furthering my education in college is optimal for my career pursuit,” he said. “Financing this education is a task I am taking on with great diligence.”

Estienne’s aspiration to obtain a career in agriculture showed through his academic record, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and personal essay submitted as a part of the application process.

“Bobby is above and beyond the average student,” said Ronald Daughtrey, FFA advisor at Lakeland High School. “He is an excellent leader and the kind of kid you like to see receive a scholarship.”

Commitment to Ag Scholarship winners must be from a farming family, plan to enroll as a full-time student in an agriculture-based program at an accredited school and commit to obtaining a career in agriculture. Winners are chosen based on their strong academic record, leadership skills and extracurricular activities.