Scholarship Application Page - Mississippi Poultry Association

Available Scholarships *

MS Poultry Foundation
First Financial Bank
First South Farm Credit
Walker Poultry Trailers

To apply, simply check the box beside each scholarship you wish to be considered for. You may apply for one, several, or all scholarships for which you meet the eligibility requirements. The Scholarship Committee will review your application for each scholarship you select.

Personal Information

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Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

This address will be where notifications are mailed.

Cell Phone *

Personal Email *

School Email (Optional)

State and Country of Legal Residence *

Date of Birth *

School Information

College Attending or Plan to Attend

Current or Future Major *

College Phone *

Student ID: (If available)

Graduation Estimation Date *

Grower Relations

Do you have a Grower Relative? *

Grower Relative Name *

First

Last

Grower Relative Relationship to Applicant *

Grower Relative Phone

Grower Relative Email *

Local Publication

If you are selected to receive a scholarship, we would be happy to prepare and provide a press release for your hometown newspaper. Simply select yes below and provide the newspaper information, and we'll help recognize your achievement within your community.

Prepare & Send Publication *

Hometown Newspaper Name *

Hometown Newspaper Phone *

Publication Desk Email *

Mississippi Poultry Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Checklist

Before submitting your application, please review the checklist below to ensure you meet the one of the eligibility requirements. By checking the certification box, you confirm that you are eligible for the scholarship, that your application is complete, and that all information you have provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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Be a graduating high school senior enrolling in a Mississippi college or university
Be currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at a Mississippi college or university

First Financial Bank Scholarship Eligibility Checklist

Before submitting your application, please review the checklist below to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements. By checking the certification box, you confirm that you are eligible for the scholarship, that your application is complete, and that all information you have provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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Currently enrolled at Mississippi State University as a full-time undergraduate
A Poultry Science Major
A junior in the year in which the scholarship is awarded

First South Farm Credit Scholarship Eligibility Checklist

Before submitting your application, please review the checklist below to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements. By checking the certification box, you confirm that you are eligible for the scholarship, that your application is complete, and that all information you have provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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Currently enrolled at Mississippi State University as a full-time
A Poultry Science Major
A rising junior or rising senior in the year the scholarship is awarded
Have a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Walker Poultry Trailers Scholarship Eligibility Checklist

Before submitting your application, please review the checklist below to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements. By checking the certification box, you confirm that you are eligible for the scholarship, that your application is complete, and that all information you have provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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Be entering the final semester of a Bachelor of Science degree in Poultry Science at Mississippi State University
Have clear, demonstrated plans to pursue a career in the live production side of the poultry industry
Demonstrate strong moral character, integrity, and a positive influence within the poultry industry
Have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Nominated by a represenative from a college or university or a recognized leader within the poultry industry

Uploads

Please upload all required documents before submitting your application. Accepted file formats include PDF, Word, and common image files (JPG or PNG). Be sure each file is clearly labeled and complete to help us process your application efficiently.

Transcripts *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.

Headshot Photo *

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Resume' *

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MS Poultry Foundation Eassy *

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Please upload a 400 word essay discussing the importance of Mississippi's poultry industry and its impact on the state, nation and world.

Walker Poultry Trailers Nomination *

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Please upload Nomination letter from a college/university representative or a recognized leader with the poultry industry.

Walker Poultry Trailers Letters of Support *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 4 files.

Please upload 3 letters of support addressing the applicant's character, work ethic and desire to work in the poultry industry. At least one letter must come from an educational advisor and one must come from a personal mentor.