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Scholarships

Investing in the Future of Our Industry

 FPSA is deeply committed to the education and development of the next generation of industry leadersThese scholarships not only provide financial assistance, but also help to ensure the sustainability and growth of our industry.

Supporting students through higher education is essential to maintain the sustainability and future of FPSA and its member companies. FPSA offers three scholarships:

1. Career Development Scholarship  for full-time employees of FPSA member companies, as well as their immediate family members

  • The application deadline for 2025 has passed
  • Important Dates: 
    • Application opens – January 2026
    • Application deadline – April 2026
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2. MISA Foundation Scholarship for junior or senior level undergraduate students and Masters or Ph.D. candidates in engineering or the meat sciences attending a North American university

  • Apply at: https://aim.applyists.netAfter creating an account, go to “Applications” and enter the program key “MISA”
  • Important Dates: 
    • Application open – February 17, 2025
    • Application deadline –June 1, 2025

3. Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship was established in 2021 to financially support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the dairy or food industry at a North American university.

  • Important Dates:
    • Application open – May 6, 2025
    • Application deadline- July 11, 2025                             

Additional scholarship opportunity:

The Meat Foundation  Scholarship Program was founded in 1995 by our friends at the Meat Foundation to recognize exceptional undergraduate students pursuing education that will lead to a career in the meat industry.

  • Application deadline: May 31, 2025                         

If you have any questions about these scholarships, please contact FPSA at info@fpsa.org or call 703-761-2600