Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Application

Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 10197
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-4287
Fax: (318) 257-5060

March 19, 2019

To Whom It May Concern:

    The Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc., will be offering scholarships on a competitive basis for students demonstrating a sincere interest in the poultry industry. 

    A student must meet the following requirements for eligibility:

    1. Demonstrate sincere interest in the poultry industry by one or more of the following:
    A.    Majoring in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Business,    
        Pre-veterinary Medicine, or Engineering
            B.    Poultry Course Enrollment or Completion
            C.    Poultry Industry Related Internship, Work, or Activities

    2. Possess a minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

    3. Be a student in a Louisiana institution of higher learning.

    4. Have completed a minimum of 15 college credit semester hours or equivalent.

    5. Submit the following by the May 15, 2019 deadline:
        A.    Application Form
                B.    250 Word Essay on Poultry Industry Interest
                C.    Three Letters of Recommendation
        D.    Current Academic Transcript

    Application forms and information regarding these scholarships are attached.  We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in the distribution of these to the appropriate individuals.

Sincerely,


Gary A. Kennedy, Ph.D.
Committee Chairman
Louisiana Poultry Industries Education Foundation, Inc.

Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Application
Deadline May 15, 2019
                                                                                                
Please print or type in the information below.

Name:                                                                                                                                        

Social Security Number:                                                 

Local Address:                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                

Home Address:                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                 

Local Telephone No.:                                                                                                                 

Home Telephone No.:                                                                                                                

E-mail address:

Parish:                                              High School:                                                                      

University Attending:                                                                                                                 

Advisor:                                                      Major:                                                                    

Total College Credit Hours Attempted:                                                       

Total College Credit Hours Earned:                                                  

Overall College Grade Point Average:                                                      

High School Graduation Grade Point Average:                                                       

Estimated Date of College Graduation:                                                                                  

College and/or High School Clubs, Organizations, Activities, Etc.:

Awards, Honors, Scholarships and Other Recognition:

Career Goals:

Poultry Industry Work Experience:

Your signature below certifies that all the information stated above in this application is true and correct:

                                                           
Signature  /  Date

Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Application






APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 15, 2019
Application Instructions:

Scholarships are awarded by the foundation to qualified students on a      competitive basis.  Major requirements include a sincere interest in the poultry
industry as demonstrated by majoring in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Business, Pre-veterinary Medicine, or Engineering.  Enrollment in poultry courses, involvement in poultry industry related internships, work, or activities will also be considered for the awarding of scholarships.  A minimum of 2.5 grade
point average is required.  Applicants must have completed 15 college credit
semester hours or equivalent and be enrolled in a Louisiana institution of higher education.
   
Applicants must do the following:

     1.  Fill out the application form.  You may use extra pages if needed.

     2.  Submit a 250 word essay explaining your interest in the poultry industry.

     3.  Attach three letters of recommendation.

     4.  Attach a current academic transcript.

     5.  Mail applications to the address below to be received by May 15, 2019.
Dr. Gary A. Kennedy
College of Applied and Natural Sciences
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. 10197
Ruston, LA 71272-0005