The Mississippi Poultry Foundation awards four scholarships to students who are either pursuing careers in the poultry industry or to those whose families are grower members of the Mississippi Poultry Association. Four scholarships of $4,000 each are awarded to deserving applicants based on their application. Extra points are awarded to MPA member children or grandchildren and to those majoring in poultry science.

These Association scholarships are awarded annually. The deadline for all 2025 scholarship applications is February 28, 2025.

After you have completed the application page and clicked next, you will be asked to attach your essay, copies of transcripts from all schools attended, and two letters of reference.

To confirm that your application and documents have been received, please call the MPA office at 601-932-7560 or email Lauren Fortenberry at fortenberry@mspoultry.org.

To be considered for the Association scholarship, a student must:

• Be a graduating high school senior enrolling in a college or university in Mississippi
• Currently enrolled in any Mississippi college or university as a full-time undergraduate
• Type all information for this application and essay
• Complete the application in full. All fields are required. Enter N/A for any field that does not apply to you.

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ESSAY

Write a 500-word essay (double-spaced using 12-point font) expressing your knowledge of the poultry industry in Mississippi and its global impact, your goals in life, and some ways that you plan to impact and give back to your community.