Poultry Scholarship and Research Foundation
Scholarship Sponsored by Pacific Egg & Poultry Association
Overview
The Western Poultry Scholarship and Research Foundation (PEPA) provides competitive scholarships to students pursuing poultry-related studies. The program supports students committed to academic progress and engagement with the poultry industry. Last year the foundation awarded 15 scholarships to qualified students. PEPA has a long-standing record of supporting students since 1965.
Description: Scholarships support students enrolled in poultry-related curricula and emphasize academic achievement and industry involvement.
History of the Award: PEPA has administered scholarships since 1965 to assist outstanding college students in achieving their scholastic goals.
- Established program with a history dating to 1965
- 15 scholarships awarded in the most recent year
- Focus on poultry-related academic programs
- Operated by the Western Poultry Scholarship and Research Foundation (PEPA)
Eligibility & Coverage
The program is open to high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who will be enrolled full time. Eligible institutions are those offering poultry curriculum within the eleven western U.S. states and the western provinces of Canada. High school seniors qualify for the scholarship upon entering their freshman year. The scholarship covers the academic year beginning in the fall and running through the following spring term.
Eligibility: High school graduating seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students are eligible; funds are available to full-time students at qualifying institutions in the specified western regions.
Award Distribution: The scholarship year starts with the fall semester/quarter and runs through the spring term; students who graduate mid-term are eligible to receive one-half of the total scholarship award.
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students
- Must be full-time at qualifying institutions in western U.S. states or western Canadian provinces
- High school seniors qualify upon entering freshman year
- Mid-term graduates receive half of the award
Selection Criteria
Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated interest in the poultry industry, academic performance, and financial need. Applicants should be able to document both current and planned future involvement in the poultry sector. Academic achievement is an important factor in the evaluation. Financial need is considered alongside interest and scholastic record when making awards.
Criteria: Awards are made on the basis of current and future interest in the poultry industry, scholastic achievement, and demonstrated financial need.
- Primary factors: industry interest, academic record, and financial need
- Applicant should show current and future engagement with the poultry industry
- No additional selection details are provided in the source material
Application Timeline & Notification
The scholarship aligns with the academic year, beginning with the fall term and concluding with the following spring term. Specific application deadlines and submission requirements are not provided in the source material. After awards are decided, both recipients and non-recipients will be notified by mail. Applicants should consult the foundation directly for exact deadlines and application instructions.
Application Timeline: The scholarship year begins with the fall semester/quarter and runs through the spring term of the following year.
Notification: Scholarship recipients and all other applicants will receive notification by mail following the announcement of the awards.
- Scholarship period runs fall through the following spring
- Recipients and other applicants are notified by mail after awards are announced
- Specific application deadlines are not included in the provided information