MPA Becky Beard Memorial Scholarship

The MPA is no longer accepting scholarship applications for 2023.

The Mississippi Poultry Foundation awards a $1,000 Becky Beard Memorial Scholarship to a student who is pursuing a career in the poultry industry. Scholarships are awarded to deserving applicants based on this application.

The late Becky Beard was the administrative assistant for the Mississippi Poultry Association for three decades.

Association scholarships are awarded annually. Applications are due on or before March 03, 2023. Please mail applications to 110 Airport Rd., Suite C, Pearl, MS 39208. The scholarship will be awarded in the spring of 2023.

To be considered for the Becky Beard Memorial Scholarship, a student must:

1. Be a Mississippi resident

2. Be a junior majoring in Poultry Science,

3. Not have received another scholarship through the Mississippi Poultry Foundation

4. Have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5

5. Have a strong history of working in the poultry industry either on a farm or with a company in the poultry industry

6. Type all information for this application and essay.

7. Complete the application in full.

Name *

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Parents' Names *

Campus Address *

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Home Address *

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Types of work experience in the poultry industry, check all that apply.

I worked on my family's farm.
I worked on a farm of another person who is not a family member.
I had an internship/externship with a poultry company as part of my coursework.
I had a job with a poultry company.
Other

Write a description of your work experience related to the poultry industry.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

High School

Community or Junior College

University or College

GPA

Goals for Work After Graduation

REFERENCES

Please list two references from current or former teachers, counselors, professors or workplace professionals.

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

REFERENCES

FIRST REFERENCE INFO

SECOND REFERENCE INFO

Learn More About Our Industry

110 Airport Road
Suite C
Pearl, MS 39208
Phone: 601-932-7560

MPA Becky Beard Memorial Scholarship

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

REFERENCES

FIRST REFERENCE INFO

SECOND REFERENCE INFO

Learn More About Our Industry

110 Airport Road Suite C Pearl, MS 39208 Phone: 601-932-7560

110 Airport Road
Suite C
Pearl, MS 39208
Phone: 601-932-7560