Interested students may apply for the 2017-2018 academic year scholarships by completing the attached application and sending it along with a 1 page letter explaining their career goals. They will also need a letter of recommendation from a professor, department head, advisor or dean.
The application, and letter of recommendation must reach the NPFDA office no later than May 31, 2017. (Contact Robin Snyder for the application.)
Transcripts MUST arrive by June 10th. Materials may arrive separately. Selection and notification will be completed by July 15th.
Applications received after the May 31, 2017 deadline will not be considered.
Selection criteria for the scholarship will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Students must be in their Junior or Senior (college) year when they receive the scholarship - therefore may be a sophomore or Junior when applying.
2. Consideration of academic excellence.
3. Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student in a U.S. University/College.
4. Past and current involvement in poultry, agriculture and food business related activities.
5. Professional objectives of the student.
Please
send to:
The NPFDA
Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
2014
Osborne Rd
St.
Marys, GA 31558
Selection criteria for the scholarship will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Students must be in their Junior or Senior (college) year when they receive the scholarship - therefore may be a sophomore or Junior when applying.
2. Consideration of academic excellence.
3. Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student in a U.S. University/College.
4. Past and current involvement in poultry, agriculture and food business related activities.
5. Professional objectives of the student.
