NATIONAL POULTRY & FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

(July 29, 2008, Gainesville, GA) Every year, NPFDA awards scholarships to four outstanding students who are enrolled full-time pursuing an agriculture, poultry or food science (related) degree. The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation was established in 1979. Since that time, the Foundation has awarded over $150,000.00 in scholarships to outstanding students. The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is entering its 28th year of assistance to help build "People Resources" for the poultry and food industries by providing scholarships to students pursuing an education in all fields relating to the poultry industry. All land grant colleges and universities throughout the country, along with other qualified schools, receive full details of the scholarship program for circulation to those students who would qualify for consideration each winter for the upcoming academic year. Each student must complete the application, write a one page narrative on their goals and ambitions, and submit these papers with their transcripts. In late spring, the scholarship committee will review all applicants. The scholarship winners are chosen based on their aspirations as well as their academic progress. It is our goal, not only to help students achieve their degrees, but to help students whom may become effective leaders in our industry one day. NPFDA has a very dedicated committee who reviews each applicant’s application, letter(s) of recommendation, and the student’s essay on his/her goals and aspirations. It is a long tenacious process where each student is graded (individually by each committee member) on their goals and aspirations, their extra curricular activities and industry-related activities. We then compile all the committee member ballots and select the top five students. Cash awards go to the top four (varying from $1500 to $2000 per student). The fifth student chosen will be the alternate student should one of the award recipients not use all of his/her funds. (i.e. Early graduation).

This year, NPFDA received many impressive applications.

We are pleased to announce the 2008-2009 NPFDA Scholarship winners:

♦ Hannah Atkins, Pensylvania State University, Animal Sciences– Albin S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship

♦– James Rabalais ,Louisiana State University, Animal Sciences and Biological Sciences - William Manson Family Memorial Scholarship

♦– Jessica Lynn Chestnut, Auburn University, Poultry Science and Agricultural Communications - Alfred Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
♦ Brett Kreifel- University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Animal Science, - NPFDA Scholarship

♦ Caleb Palmer, Auburn University, Poultry  Sciences– – Alternate

If you know of someone who is pursuing a degree in poultry science, food science, animal science, Agricultural Economics, etc., please make sure they are made aware of this scholarship program so they may apply for the 2009-2010scholarship. They may call or write NPFDA for scholarship information at: NPFDA3150 Highway 34 East, Suite 209, PMB 187, Newnan, GA  30265; PH: 770-535-9901, FAX: 770-535-7385; or e-mail: info@npfda.org.

The foundation would not exist if not for the financial support of our industry. Members and other industry personnel are encouraged to consider aiding in this worthy project. Donations may be sent to the NPFDA office. You may make your donation in memory of an individual - NPFDA will inform the membership and the family of the donation. The foundation and its activities are approved by the IRS and donations are tax exempt.