NPFDA Foundation Scholarships
The funds for the scholarships come from cash donations and the NPFDA Foundation Silent Auction, held each January during the NPFDA Annual Convention in Atlanta.
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Since 1979, the National Protein and Food Distributors Association Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships to students from NPFDA member families. In 2024, 8 scholarships of $5000 each were awarded. To apply, the student must be an employee of a NPFDA Member Company or the child/dependent of an employee of a NPFDA Member Company. Additional criteria is outlined below. Support the NPFDA Scholarship Foundation by clicking here. You can change the amount in your cart
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2024 NPFDA Foundation Board of Trustees
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Chan Windham
Vice President of Sales House of Raeford Farms/Filet of ChickenNPFDA Board Liaison
How to Apply - Submission deadline has ended. Please check back in Spring of 2025.
The National Protein & Food Distributors Association's Scholarship Foundation is pleased to offer the opportunity for a scholarship award to children/dependents and/or employees of NPFDA member companies.
8 recipients will be selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship.
To qualify, each applicant must:
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Be an employee of a NPFDA member company or the child/dependent of an employee of a NPFDA member company.
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Be enrolled full-time at a US-based college, university, or technical school OR be a high school senior. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.
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Be pursuing a college degree.
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Upload your most recent transcript.
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Complete the online application.
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Provide an essay describing the applicant's goals and aspirations. Submission of the essay can be typed in form or attached to the online form.
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Provide a letter of recommendation from an advisor or mentor who is not a family member.
All applications and documentation must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 26, 2024, to be considered.
If you have questions, please email alina@npfda.org.
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Since 1979, the National Protein and Food Distributors Association Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships to students from NPFDA member families. In 2024, 8 scholarships of $5000 each were awarded. To apply, the student must be an employee of a NPFDA Member Company or the child/dependent of an employee of a NPFDA Member Company. Additional criteria is outlined below. Support the NPFDA Scholarship Foundation by clicking here.
You can change the amount in your cart