INTRODUCING NPFDA'S 2025 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Introducing NPFDA'S 2025 Foundation Scholarship Recipients
St. Marys, GA – June 2, 2025 – The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation has awarded $50,000 scholarships to ten outstanding students. The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation was established in 1979.
Eligible applicants are employees of NPFDA member companies or dependents of an employee of a NPFDA member company enrolled full-time at a US-based college or university or a graduating high school senior pursuing a college degree in the fall.
The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation’s Selection Committee reviewed each applicant’s submission. Each submission was evaluated on the essay, extracurricular activities, recommendation letter, and GPA - ballots were tallied, and the top ten students were awarded $5,000 each.
Two of the scholarships are generously funded in full by Shuler Meats.
2025 NPFDA Foundation Scholarship Winners:
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Kyla E. Rokke, University of St. Thomas - Bay & Bay Transportation
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Adrian Anthony, North Carolina State University - Case Farms
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Tushar Joshi, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Case Farms
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Sobhika Sampath - Expana (previously Urner Barry)
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Ryann F. Coan, Belmont University - George's Inc.
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Linsey R. Peterson, North Carolina State University - House of Raeford
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Lon Teachey, Mars Hill University - House of Raeford
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Mia Beatriz Hernandez, Florida International University - Quirch Foods
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Paul Gael Gomez, George Washington University - Quirch Foods
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Porter L. Buford, University of North Georgia - Tip Top Poultry
For more information, please visit www.npfda.org/npfda-scholarships.
About the NPFDA Scholarship Foundation:
Since 1979, the NPFDA Foundation has granted scholarships to deserving students annually, supporting their college education. Selected students are employees of NPFDA member companies or a dependent of an employee of an NPFDA member company. Support from our industry is critical to the continued existence of the foundation. Scholarships are funded through private donations and contributions to the NPFDA Scholarship Foundation's annual silent auction, held each January during the NPFDA Annual Convention in Atlanta. We encourage our members and industry professionals to consider participating in this valuable initiative. The Scholarship Foundation and its activities are approved by the IRS, and donations are tax-deductible. Donations may be made at www.npfda.org or by mail to NPFDA Scholarship Foundation, 2014 Osborne Rd, Saint Marys, GA 31558.
About Shuler Meats:
Since 1982, Shuler Meats has been a Foodservice distributor in North Carolina. They supply Restaurants & Wholesale Institutions with high quality and dependable service. Learn more about Shuler Meats at www.shulermeats.com.