Source: Meat Institute news release
The Meat Foundation is now accepting undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024.
The Meat Foundation will be awarding one $10,000 Barry Carpenter Scholarship, along with several $5,000 scholarships.
These scholarships are merit-based and open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at an accredited university who are majoring in animal, meat, poultry, or food sciences; enrolled in a culinary arts program; or are interested in pursuing a career in the meat industry.
“The Meat Foundation looks forward to honoring the academic excellence and leadership of students pursuing a career in animal agriculture,” said Al Almanza, Chairman of the Meat Foundation. “We’re excited to invest in students who will strive to use innovative and creative strategies to promote continuous improvement in the industry.”
Applications require department support, and a transcript must be uploaded at the time of application. Please review the undergraduate and graduate eligibility and rules before beginning the application form. Additional details are available on the Scholarship website.
The Meat Foundation’s scholarship program is supported by Meat Institute members and industry allies. Donations, which are tax deductible, should be sent to NAMI Scholarship Foundation, 1150 Connecticut Ave., NW 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036. Questions regarding the Meat Foundation scholarship program should be directed to KatieRose McCullough, Ph.D., MPH at kmccullough@meatinstitute.org.
About the Meat Foundation
The Meat Foundation is a non-profit research, education and information foundation established to identify strategies that enable the meat and poultry industry to produce better, safer products and to operate more efficiently. The Foundation engages leaders from industry, academia and government to advance scientific understanding related to food safety, nutrition, the environment, animal welfare and worker safety, among other issues. The Foundation does not engage in policymaking, but provides scientific evidence and context to governmental agencies as needed. The Foundation also provides resources to consumers to empower them with information to select and prepare safe and nutritious meat and poultry products for their families.
