SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Mississippi Poultry Association scholarships are awarded annually. The deadline for 2024 scholarship applications was March 1.
Mississippi Poultry Foundation Scholarships
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 – typically the application deadline is in early March and scholarships are awarded in the spring.
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.
The deadline for 2024 scholarship applications has passed.
First Financial Bank Scholarships
First Financial Bank (FFB) awards two scholarships to junior or senior students pursuing degrees in poultry science with the intent to pursue careers in the poultry industry. These FFB scholarships are awarded annually – typically the application deadline is in early March and scholarships are awarded in the spring.
Scholarships are awarded to deserving students who meet the academic criteria described below. Extra points are awarded to students whose families are poultry growers with FFB financing. The scholarships are awarded as follows:
First Place: $500 in fall and in spring semesters; total $1,000
Second Place: $250 in fall and in spring semesters; total $500
Students applying for the FFB Scholarship must be:
- Currently enrolled at Mississippi State University as a full-time undergraduate
- A Poultry Science major
- A junior or senior in the year in which the scholarship is awarded
The deadline for 2024 scholarship applications has passed.
First South Farm Credit Scholarships
First South Farm Credit (FSFC) awards two scholarships to senior students pursuing degrees in poultry science with the intent to pursue careers in the poultry industry. These FSFC scholarships are awarded annually – typically the application deadline is in early March and scholarships are awarded in the spring.
Scholarships are awarded to deserving students who meet the academic criteria described below. Extra points are awarded to students whose families are poultry growers with FSFC financing. The scholarships are awarded as follows:
Two students awarded $1,000 each – $500 for fall semester and $500 for spring semester
Students applying for the FSFC Scholarship must:
- Be currently enrolled at Mississippi State University as a full-time undergraduate
- Be a Poultry Science Major
- Be a junior or senior in the year in which the scholarship is awarded
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
The deadline for 2024 scholarship applications has passed.
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