The Mississippi Poultry Foundation awards four scholarships to students who are either pursuing careers in the poultry industry or to those whose families are 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 children or grandchildren of MPA members, those majoring in poultry science and live in Mississippi.

These Association scholarships are awarded annually. The deadline for all scholarship applications is February 28, 2026.

After you have completed the application page and clicked next, you will be asked to attach your essay, resume and copies of transcripts from all schools attended. Direction will be provided for your references to submit their letters.

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
• Produce a 400 word essay about the importance of the poultry industry to MS and its national and international impact.
• 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 400-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.

REFERENCES

Please obtain two letters of reference from current or former teachers, counselors, professors or workplace professionals. Ask them to email letter of reference to: fortenberry@mspoultry.org.