MPA Scholarship Application

2021 MPA Scholarship Application Form

The Mississippi Poultry Foundation will award four (4) 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. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving applicants based on this application. Extra points will be awarded to MPA member children or grandchildren and to those majoring in poultry science.

Association scholarships are awarded annually. Applications are due on or before Feb. 26, 2021. Four (4) scholarships of $4,000 each will be awarded to students in the spring of 2021. After you have completed this page and clicked next, you will be asked to attach your essay, copies of transcripts from all schools attended and two letters of reference on the next page.

To confirm that your application and documents have been received, please call the MPA office at 601-932-7560.

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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Full Name:

Email:

Mother's Name:

Father's Name:

Campus Address:

Campus City:

Campus State:

Campus Zip:

Home Address:

Home City:

Home State:

Home Zip:

Phone:

Mobile:

Relative who is a grower member of the Association:

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

A.C.T. Score:

List major if in University or College:

High School:

Community or Junior College:

University or College:

ESSAY

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

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Honors and Awards:

Organizations and Community Involvement:

Work Experience and History:

Knowledge of Poultry Industry and Involvement on the Farm:

REFERENCES

Please obtain two letters of reference from current or former teachers, counselors, professors or workplace professionals.

First Reference Info

Name:

Phone:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Second Reference Info

Name:

Phone:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip: