Scholarships Available to Students Pursuing Careers in Poultry Industry 

East Lansing, Mich., Sept. 25, 2023 – Michigan Allied Poultry Industry (MAPI) announced its fifth annual fall scholarship program this week, aimed at encouraging college students to pursue careers in the poultry industry and supporting their education. The organization is now accepting applications for the $1,500 scholarships through October 20.

The MAPI scholarship provides financial assistance to future leaders in the Michigan poultry industry. The scholarship is available to undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing a career in a poultry-focused agricultural field or business.

“As the global population grows, so does the need for local and affordable protein,” said Dr. Nancy Barr, MAPI executive director. “Careers in this industry are poised to grow, and we want to ensure we are continuing to build a strong pipeline of talented students in Michigan to continue the growth of our Michigan farms.”

Scholarship applicants must:

·      Must be an undergraduate or graduate student actively pursuing a career in a poultry-related field or a business with a focus on the poultry industry.

·      Must be attending an accredited school.

·      Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits each semester during the school year in which the scholarship is awarded.

·      Must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

·      Must have work or internship experience leading to a career in poultry. The applicant is encouraged, but not required, to be a part of the MAPI internship program.

·      Submit the application, a short essay on internship or work experience in the poultry field, and one letter of recommendation.

The scholarship application link is online at: https://www.mipoultry.com/scholarships. 

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About Michigan Allied Poultry Industries
Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, Inc. (MAPI) is a non-profit statewide trade organization representing Michigan’s egg, chicken, and turkey farmers and their young stock network of breeders, hatcheries, and pullet growers. Michigan poultry producers formed MAPI in 1940 to collaborate on issues facing the industry. Today, the organization is still farmer-led, working together for the advancement and prosperity of the Michigan’s poultry industry.

Images courtesy of Michigan Allied Poultry Industries