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

Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarships

The Louisiana Garden Club Federation is offering 10 scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year.  The value of the scholarships range from $250 to $2000 and are available to Junior through Graduate Students.  We would appreciate it if you would let your students in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management (or other related area) know of these scholarships.

We have stepped up our deadline for applications to better accommodate our Club year.  Applications are due by April 1, 2019.

Application forms and more information on eligibility may be found at

https://www.lgcfinc.org/scholarships.html

Students may send all information electronically to LGCFScholarships@gmail.com .

Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association scholarships

 The Scholarship Committee of the Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association is extending the deadline for graduates and undergraduates to apply for four scholarships valued at $2,000 each.  The response from students to date has been disappointing, and this may make it difficult to raise funds for scholarships in the future.  We need your help.  Please encourage students to apply for our scholarships.

Contact Paul Templet tomplay43@gmail.com

https://laca1.org/applications/

The application deadline has been extended to Nov 5, 2018.  Looking forward to receiving more applications.

AT&T Foundation scholarships

We are pleased to announce that the AT&T Foundation contributed $11,000 to the University of Louisiana System Foundation to support scholarships for first-generation college students. As a result, we are able to award 22 scholarships at $500 each. The list of criteria follows. More information can be accessed through https://www.ulsystem.edu/attscholarship18/.  Plans are to award at least two scholarships per institution and four at-large. Please note that the application deadline is October 30. Feel free to share with your students as you see fit.

AT&T FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP

·         Award 22 $500 scholarships

·         Must be a Louisiana high school graduate with a minimum High School GPA of 3.0

·         Must be enrolled at a University of Louisiana System institution

·         Must be a first generation student

·         Must be a first-time freshman

·         Must be enrolled in a STEM curriculum

·         Must be enrolled in at least 15 credit hours per semester

Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarships

The Louisiana Garden Club Federation has ten scholarships available for the 2018-19 school year.  Three of these scholarships are $2000 with others ranging from $1000 down to our $250 book scholarships.  The application deadline for these scholarships is June 1, 2018.

These scholarships are available to Juniors, Seniors or Graduate students who are Louisiana residents majoring in plant sciences, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, natural resources science, or related fields.  The GPA requirement is 3.0 or higher.  Please make this information available to students who may meet these qualifications. 

Information on eligibility and application forms is available at http://www.lgcfinc.org/scholarships.html .  All applications will be judged by a committee and the applicants will be informed of the status of their applications after our LGCF Summer Board Meeting in July. 

As you may know, last year we had two winners from McNeese State.  We hope to have even more winners from your school this term. 

Udall Foundation

CIVILITY. INTEGRITY. CONSENSUS

130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701 TELEPHONE: 520.901.8500   FAX: 520.670.5530

The Udall Foundation is pleased to announce our 2017 internship and scholarship program opportunities for Native American and Alaska Native students. We request your assistance in identifying students who would be excellent candidates for our programs and encouraging them to apply.

The Native American Congressional Internship program is a fully-funded, ten-week summer internship in Washington, DC, for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate, graduate, and law students. Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities, network with public officials, and experience an inside view of the federal government. The Foundation provides airfare, housing, per diem, and a $1,200 educational stipend. The application deadline is January 31,2017.

The Udall Scholarship program awards merit-based scholarships for college sophomores and juniors pursuing studies leading to a public service career in tribal health, tribal public policy, or the environment. Two- and four-year college students are encouraged to apply. Scholars participate in a five-day Orientation in Arizona to learn from and network with experts, their peers, and members of the Udall family. The award includes life-time membership in the Udall alumni community, a vibrant professional organization offering job and internship opportunities, and up to $7,000 for tuition, fees, room and board, and books and supplies. Applications must be submitted through a Udall faculty representative at the student's college or university. In 2017, 60 awards will be made; we anticipate awarding up to 20 of these in the tribal public policy and tribal health categories. The application deadline is March 15, 2017.

The Udall Foundation honors Morris K. Udall's thirty years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives and Stewart L. Udall's service as Secretary of the Interior. Both men worked tirelessly for the rights of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples as well as the environment. Since 1996,116 tribes have been represented in the scholarship and internship programs.

We encourage you to visit our website at www.udall.gov. There, you'll find our free webinar schedule, tips for the applications, and more. We are eager to hear from interested students, faculty, staff, and educational partners directly by email or phone. If you feel you have received this packet in error or know of someone else who should be receiving this information, please let us know. Thank you for your time and assistance. We look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,

t^~

Destiny Khalil, Internship Program Manager khalilOudall.Eov 520-901-8561

Kellcee Baker, Scholarship Program Manager kbaker(S)udall.gov   520-901-8564

Robert M. Jenkins Memorial Reservoir Research Scholarship

Robert M. Jenkins Memorial Reservoir Research Scholarship

The Reservoir Committee (RC), a technical committee of the Southern Division AFS, created the Robert M. Jenkins Memorial Reservoir Research Scholarship in 1997. The Scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to graduate students conducting reservoir-related fisheries research in the southeastern United States who show exceptional progress in their research, education, and professional endeavors.

At present the Jenkins Scholarship is fully sponsored by Mossback Fish Habitat. The recipient(s) of the Jenkins Scholarship receive a check for $1,000 and will be recognized at the Spring SDAFS business meeting. Typically, two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually. The awards will be made directly to the student and not the student’s educational institution. It can be used for any aspect of the graduate education including, but not limited to, tuition, textbooks, equipment, travel or living expenses. It is not intended to replace any funding obligated to the student.

Selection criteria are based on research, education, professional and civic activities, among other things. Research and education activities can be associated with any aspect of reservoir ecosystem management. Professional activities in fishery-related student organizations, AFS Chapters, and similar organizations are desirable. Applicable public services include any voluntary activities but those pertaining to conservation and fishing are most desirable. A committee of RC members will review applications and present recommendations to the RC Chair for approval. All application materials must be received by December 1^st each year.

2016 Recipients: The SDAFS Reservoir Committee is proud to recognize Clay Raines and Cole Harty as the recipients of the Robert M. Jenkins Memorial Reservoir Research Scholarship sponsored by Mossback Fish Habitat for 2016. Clay’s M.S. research at Mississippi State University focused on the influence of shade on reservoir water quality, macroinvertebrates, and fish. He currently works for the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute restoring wild populations of endangered and threatened aquatic species in the southeastern US and hopes to pursue a PhD and remain in fisheries conservation. Cole expects to graduate with his M.S. from Tennessee Tech University in December of 2016. His research centered on the use of popular catfish sampling gears in large reservoirs. The use of these gears in large reservoir systems had not been extensively studied. Upon graduation Cole plans to pursue a career as a fisheries biologist and hopes to land a job working with sport fish in large river or reservoir systems. Congratulations Clay and Cole!

Scholarship Application Process:

1.    Application materials must be received by close of business December 1. This includes the Application Form and associated documents and letter of recommendation. Application materials should be submitted via email to Jeremy.Shiflet@ky.gov. Please contact Jeremy to make other arrangements for application material delivery, if necessary. The RC scholarship committee chair will distribute the application packets to the review committee.

2. Fill out the Application Form.

3.  Provide a copy of your research proposal which indicates relevance to reservoir fisheries science in the southeastern United States.

4. Provide a letter of introduction and recommendation from the applicant’s major professor or faculty advisor. This letter should state how long and in what capacity they have known the applicant. In addition, the letter should address the applicant’s promise as a future fisheries scientist. It should be submitted via email to the scholarship committee chair (see info above).

5.  After the deadline has passed, the review committee will rank the compiled information for the applicants and present their selection to the RC Chair for approval. Scholarship recipients will be notified upon RC Chair approval and are encouraged to attend the Spring SDAFS meeting to present their research and be recognized.

The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society (NAFWS) scholarships

Scholarship information and application

State of the Coast 2016

http://www.stateofthecoast.org/


Early-Bird Registration Continues – Save $50 on Admission!

State of the Coast 2016 is committed to offering a robust, comprehensive conference at an easily affordable price.  Our Early-Bird Registration is now open, but time is running short. For professionals, the three-day price is only $410 and for students, it’s only $160. Early-Bird Registration continues until Sunday, April 3.  Afterwards, registration will be $460 for professionals and $210 for students.  Your registration includes entry into all of our daily sessions and events, morning and afternoon networking breaks, lunches, an opening reception Wednesday night, as well as a Happy Hour Poster Session Thursday night.  This is an incredible value for a three-day conference in one of the world’s most exciting cities--New Orleans.

What if you can’t make it for all three days? Don’t worry! For the first time, State of the Coast is offering a one-day rate. For professionals, the one-day early registration rate is $250. For students, the one-day early registration rate is only $95. So if you can’t make if for the entire conference you can still be a part of SOC16. Take advantage of our early-bird registration price by signing up today!

SOC16: Calling All Students!

Student Scholarships will be offered to a limited number of qualified undergraduate or graduate students who have submitted abstracts for oral or poster presentations by the deadline (November 30th, 2015). A Student Scholarship covers registration fee for the conference and includes admission to all oral and poster sessions, exhibits, breaks, luncheons, the Opening Reception, and Poster Session Happy Hour. Click Here to apply for a Student Scholarship.

Student Worker Positions give students the opportunity to volunteer for 6 – 8 hours in exchange for conference registration, which also includes admission to all oral and poster sessions, exhibits, breaks, luncheons, the Opening Reception, and Poster Session Happy Hour. Click here to apply for a Student Worker Award.

In order to be eligible for either a Scholarship or a Worker Position, you must be enrolled as a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student, and submit your application by the deadline of March 4th, 2016. Accepted applicants will be notified on March 21st, 2016. Students can follow all of the latest SOC16 news by following us on Facebook at Students at State of the Coast ’16.

Interested in sponsoring student involvement at SOC16? We are still welcoming sponsorships for the Student Presentation Prizes at the Graduate and Undergraduate levels – if you are interested, please contact Ashley Graham at ashley.graham@crcl.org.


Restoration on the Half Shell: Presentations in Non-Technical Language

This half-day program is brand new to SOC16! It offers an overview of coastal protection and restoration in Louisiana, including current plans and the progress that’s been made. Consider this a “mini-SOC16” experience. There will be two sessions of presentations and discussions in clear, non-technical language. To maximize the experience, attendees will have full access to all posters and exhibits. Continental breakfast and a coffee break in the exhibit hall and the plenary lunch will provide plenty of opportunities to network. To learn more and to register Click Here.

It’s Not Too Late for Your Business or Organization to be a Part of SOC16!

There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities remaining for SOC16, but they’re going fast. Don’t miss your chance to be an integral part of SOC16. Be seen as a leader in coastal restoration by decision makers in government and industry. To learn more about sponsorship availability simply Click Here or email Ashley Graham at ashley.graham@crcl.org.

And if there is any question as to how important sponsoring SOC16 can be to your organization take a look at our latest SOC video by clicking here.

Student Scholarships and Student Worker Positions

SOC16: Calling All Students!

* FREE REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES * are now available for the State of the Coast Conference 2016 (June 1st - 3rd, 2016) for students in two categories: Student Scholarships and Student Worker Positions.

Student Scholarships will be offered to a limited number of qualified undergraduate or graduate students who have submitted abstracts for oral or poster presentations by the deadline (November 30th, 2015). A Student Scholarship covers registration fee for the conference and includes admission to all oral and poster sessions, exhibits, breaks, luncheons, the Opening Reception, and Poster Session Happy Hour.
In order to apply for a Student Scholarship, please click here.

Student Worker Positions give students the opportunity to volunteer for 6 - 8 hours in exchange for conference registration, which also includes admission to all oral and poster sessions, exhibits, breaks, luncheons, the Opening Reception, and Poster Session Happy Hour.
In order to apply for a Student Worker position, please click here.

In order to be eligible for either a Scholarship or a Worker Position, you must be enrolled as a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student, and submit your application by the deadline of March 4th, 2016. Accepted applicants will be notified on March 21st, 2016.

The State of the Coast Conference is the largest event of its kind providing interdisciplinary presentations on the dynamic state of Louisiana's coastal communities, environment, and economy. The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), the Water Institute of the Gulf and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) have partnered to produce this forum, the need for which grows with every acre of land lost to the Gulf.

Interested in sponsoring student involvement at SOC16?
We are also still welcoming sponsorships for the Student Presentation Prizes at the Graduate and Undergraduate levels - if you are interested, please consult the SOC Prospectus for more information. Any other sponsorship ideas you may have for Student Engagement are welcome - for any sponsorship questions, please contact Ashley Graham at agrahamnola@gmail.com.

For more information, please look at our website, http://stateofthecoast.org/ or email Jackson Rollings at jacksonr@crcl.org. If you're a student, follow our Facebook page to receive updates: Students at State of the Coast '16.

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Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarship program

Information for the 2015 – 2016 academic year for the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarship program is available on the following website :  http://www.lgcfinc.org/scholarships.html

Through an outstanding scholarship program, LGCF furthers education in the fields of horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant biology, plant pathology, forestry, agronomics, 

environmental soil/water science, city planning, land management, crop science, and/or allied subjects.

Please make this information available to qualified students – a Louisiana resident enrolled in a Louisiana State-Supported College and/or University and at the Junior, Senior or Grad Student

level with a 3.0 GPA.  Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2015 and sent to me.

All applications will be judged by a committee and the applicants will be informed of the status of their applications after our LGCF Summer Board Meeting in July.

Giesen Undergraduate Internship Deadline Extended

The application deadline for the Andrew F. Giesen, III Poultry Science Undergraduate Internship Program has been extended to March 15^th.

The Giesen Undergraduate Internship Program matches outstanding life sciences undergraduate students interested in exploring career options in poultry science with companies and organizations that produce or are otherwise affiliated with the poultry industry.

This internship award program is designed to attract bright young scientists to learn first-hand how science and technology is applied in solving the challenges of meat and egg production in the modern day poultry industry.

Applications are being accepted electronically at www.poultryscience.org/foundation_giesen.asp for internships to be awarded in the summer of 2015. Applicants should review the internship award guidelines for directions on how to apply. 

Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association scholarships

LACA is pleased to announce funds are available for three scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in agriculture.  Scholarship information and an application can be found online at the following:

www.laca1.org, click on Applications, then College Scholarship, then click on “HERE” under the deadline information. 

The Jensen Scholarship

Undergraduate students: The Jensen Scholarship is offered by the National Association of Independent Crop Consultants.  The $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a third year undergraduate in agriculture with a concentration in crop production or an allied subject.  Scholarship information and application can be found by clicking on the link below.

www.naicc.org/foundations/scholarship

Master Gardener scholarship

Applications for the Uland Trent Guidry Memorial Scholarship given by the Southwest Louisiana Master Gardeners are due no later than June 30.

Requirements are:

 Louisiana resident of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron or Jefferson Davis Parish

  Junior or senior classification

   

Pursuing a bachelor's degree at a Louisiana state-supported college or university with a major in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Landscape Architecture & Design, Conservation, or other allied areas of study.

    Applicant must have a 3.0 (B) overall grade-point average and a 3.0 (B) average in the major. The scholastic average must be maintained for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

Please have eligible applicants contact me at lfinley4101@yahoo.com (NOT the MG listserve). Thanks for your help in promoting this scholarship.

 Linda Finley

Scholarship Chairman

Air & Waste Management Association scholarships

The Louisiana Section of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is searching for candidates for one-time cash scholarship awards in the amounts of $5,000 (1 recipient) and $2,500 (2 recipients).

We are accepting applications from full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health.  The applicant's desire to promote air pollution control and/or solid or hazardous waste management should be reflected in course work and projects.  A complete list of eligibility criteria is provided in the attached application packet.

Please help us get the word out to potentially eligible students by making the attached application packet available to them. Application materials must be received by Friday, May 2, 2014 for students to be considered.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the scholarship awards or A&WMA.

THE LOUISIANA SECTION OF THE
AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ITS
2014 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Louisiana Section of the Air & Waste Management Association is searching for candidates for a one-time cash scholarship award in the amount of $5,000 (1 recipient) and $2500 (2 recipients). The award also includes a one year student membership in the Air & Waste Management Association.
Eligibility: Individuals must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible for award consideration:

1. Must be a full time student during the year of the scholarship award attending a college or university or law school located within the geographical region of the section. (Louisiana and the Sabine River Region of Eastern Texas)
   
2. Must be at least a Junior and no higher than Master's level graduate student during the year of the scholarship award (Fall 2014 and Spring 2015).
   
3. Must have at least two semesters (or three quarters) of schooling remaining at the time of the award (Minimum Fall 2014 and Spring 2015).
   
4. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the major in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health. (Note: Those pursuing a degree in computer science are not eligible.) Students pursuing a law degree are eligible. Doctoral candidates are not eligible.
   
5. Must show through course work, projects, personal interest, etc., a desire to promote air pollution control and/or solid or hazardous waste management.
   
6. Must have at least an overall 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 including all coursework through the last completed semester.
   
7. Must be interviewed by Louisiana Section representatives. The interview will be scheduled by the Section after the application deadline.
   
8. The winning applicant should attend the meeting in July to receive the scholarship award.
   

Application: Application materials submitted via U.S. Mail must be postmarked by Friday, May 2, 2014. Applications materials submitted via e-mail to the contact listed below must be received by 11:59 PM on Friday, May 2, 2014. Receipt of electronic submittals cannot be guaranteed should technical difficulties arise. Application components submitted via e-mail must be in Portable Document Format (PDF). Facsimile transmittals will not be accepted. Only complete applications received on or before the deadline will be considered. The following application components should be submitted:
Section 1: General Application Information Sheet
Complete the attached general application information sheet.
Section 2: Résumé
Enclose a one to two page resume emphasizing career interests and goals.
Section 3: Interest and Award Statement
Provide a one to two page statement of your interest in the environmental field. Describe how the award will be applied.
Section 4: Transcript
Supply a current official copy of your college or law school transcript.
Section 5: Recommendation
Supply a letter of recommendation from your major professor or department head which should be returned to you in a sealed envelope. The envelope should be signed across the seal by the person submitting the recommendation. As an alternative, an e-mail can be sent from the major professor or department head directly to the contact listed below. A recommendation letter in PDF may also be sent from the person providing the recommendation directly to the contact listed below.
Section 6: Current Financial Awards
Provide a list of all financial awards, including their amounts and basis for selection (need or merit), expected to be received during the year of the scholarship award (Fall 2014 and Spring 2015). The amount of tuition for a full year of school should also be included.
Selection Process: Awards will be made on the basis of academic record, plan of study, career goals, recommendations, and financial status without consideration of sex, race, national origin, age, or physical disability. The Scholarship Awards Committee reviews all applications received and its decision is final. Announcement of the scholarship awards will be made in June.

Mailing Instructions:

1. Send the completed package to:
   Louisiana Section Scholarship Award c/o Karen J. Blakemore Phelps Dunbar, LLP
   PO Box 4412
   Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4412
   
2. Attach the sealed envelope with the Letter of Recommendation to your packet.
   
3. If you would like a written confirmation that your complete package was received on time, please provide an e-mail address or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
   

Electronic Instructions:

1. Have your major professor or department head e-mail your Letter of Recommendation in PDF directly to the e-mail address below.
   
2. E-mail the completed package with all application components in PDF to:
   Karen J. Blakemore Phelps Dunbar, LLP
   Karen.blakemore@phelps.com
   
3. A reply e-mail will be sent upon receipt.
   

Louisiana Section

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Name:
Current Address:
Permanent Address:

Social Security No.

EDUCATIONAL DATA

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED:

Name Of Institution	Dates Attended		Curriculum	Degree	GPA
	From	To
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Poultry scholarship

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

    A student must meet the following requirements for eligibility:

    1. Demonstrate sincere interest in poultry by one or more of the following:
    A.    Poultry Major
            B.    Poultry Course Enrollment
            C.    Poultry Related 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 6, 2014 deadline:
        A.    Application Form
                B.    250 Word Essay on Poultry Interest
                C.    Three Letters of Recommendation
        D.    Current Transcript

Theresia Lavergne, Ph.D., P.A.S.

Professor - Poultry

LSU AgCenter, School of Animal Sciences

Poultry Science

120 Ingram Hall, LSU

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

225-578-2473

225-578-1259 (fax)

225-281-9450 (cell)

Udall internships, scholarships, fellowships

http://www.udall.gov/

The U.S. Congress established the Udall Foundation as an independent executive branch agency in 1992 to honor Morris K. Udall's 30 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2009, Congress enacted legislation to honor Stewart L. Udall and add his name to the Foundation. It is now known as the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. As set forth in the founding legislation, the purposes of the Foundation are to:

• Increase the awareness of the importance of, and promote the benefit and enjoyment of, the nation's natural resources;
• Foster a greater recognition and understanding of the role of the environment, public lands and resources in the development of the United States;
• Identify critical environmental issues;
• Develop resources to train professionals properly in environmental and related fields;
• Provide educational outreach regarding environmental policy;
• Develop resources to train Native American and Alaska Native professionals in health care and public policy;
• Through the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, provide assessment, mediation, and other related services to resolve environmental disputes involving federal agencies.

The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation is one of five federal foundations established by Congress. The other four federal foundations include the Christopher Columbus Foundation, Barry M. Goldwater Foundation, James Madison Foundation, and the Harry S. Truman Foundation.

Ascend Leadership Training program

This is just to advise that we have an outstanding opportunity for a graduating senior.  Every year, Pilgrim’s and its parent company, JBS, set up a leadership training program for a very select group of new hires.  Participant in our Ascend Leadership Training program spend six months exploring all aspects of our business. They interact with our senior leaders, and they work on projects that give them excellent, hands-on experience before stepping into leadership positions in the company. 

In our Nacogdoches Complex, we have a spot for a Quality Assurance candidate in January.  If you are aware of a graduating senior who has the quantitative and people skills to be successful in a quality management role, please ask him or her to get in touch with me directly.  If you have questions, please also feel free to give me a call.   

John.thomasson@pilgrims.com
936-558-6803

The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship is a competitive scholarship that awards $2000 annually for an undergraduate student and $3,000 annually to a graduate student pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife or marine science at a Louisiana Public College or University. The cumulative maximum award is $12,000 for up to three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study.

Be a Louisiana resident for at least one year prior to July 1st of the scholarship award year

Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a Louisiana Public College or University majoring in forestry, wildlife or marine science with the intent of obtaining a degree in that field.

Undergraduate students must have earned at least 60 hours of college credit and have at least a 2.50 cumulative college GPA.

As a graduate student have at least a 3.00 cumulative college GPA on all credits earned in graduate school.
For inquires contact Erica Hughes at 225-219-7707 or Erica.Hughes@la.gov

November 2013

How To Apply

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2013-2014

Visit www.OSFA.la.gov to download the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

Application
Complete the application so that it is received by LOSFA no later than December 1 to be considered for the 2014 Spring semester/term.