Scholarships & Awards
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Empowering the Future of Food Production 

At FPSA, we're passionate about investing in the next generation of food industry leaders. Through our comprehensive scholarship and awards programs, we provide meaningful opportunities for students, professionals, and member companies to advance their careers and make lasting contributions to our industry.

These programs reflect our commitment to creating a sustainable future for the food industry by investing in education, recognizing excellence, and developing talent at every level. Whether you're a student seeking educational support, a professional looking to advance your career, or a company wanting to recognize outstanding employees, FPSA's scholarship and awards programs offer meaningful opportunities to grow and contribute to our industry's future.
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Awarded to Students
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Students Supported

Scholarships

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Career Development Scholarship 


Applications Open: January 

Supports the educational dreams of emerging leaders in the food industry.
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Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) Scholarship


Applications Open: February 

Students studying engineering or meat sciences at North American Universities.
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Tom Imbordino Dairy Scholarship


Applications Open: May 

Students pursuing careers in dairy or food science.
 

Awards 

Red Circle Honors 

In recognition of the women driving progress in the food and beverage industry, FPSA’s Women’s Alliance Network (WAN) proudly hosts the WAN Awards Breakfast, Red Circle Honors at EATS. This inspiring event celebrates exceptional women leaders, recognizes a committed male ally, and honors an FPSA member company dedicated to advancing gender balance in the workplace.

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What Past Winners Are Saying

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2025 MISA Scholarship Winner

Ryan Heitschmidt

“I feel truly honored to receive this scholarship, and I am extremely thankful for the generosity of the FPSA and MISA Foundation. As a graduate student and coach of competitive teams who is often busy with research, teaching, and travel, this scholarship will help alleviate the financial aspects of my education. I gratefully appreciate your support!”

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2025 Career Development Scholarship Winner

Diego Minaya

“I am truly blessed to receive this scholarship as it will open new opportunities for me as I progress in my academic and personal career. I would like to thank the donors for their support and wonderful gift.”

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2025 Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Winner

Vaishali Poswal

"Receiving the Tom Imbordino Memorial Dairy Science Scholarship is a wonderful encouragement, knowing that the industry supports students in pursuing their education and career goals. This motivates me to continue learning and contributing to the future of dairy science."

Contact Support

For our Career Development and MISA Foundation scholarship programs, we partner with International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), a leading scholarship management company that ensures complete impartiality in the selection process while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and security.

ISTS fully supports the applicant experience through advanced technology, personalized inquiry responses, and strategic communication. They provide multi-channel and multi-lingual assistance for applicants at all stages of the application, award, and renewal processes, ensuring that every qualified candidate receives the support they need to successfully navigate the scholarship opportunity

If you need assistance or have questions about the online application or award process, you may contact the ISTS Program Support Team via email at ContactUs@applyISTS.com or click the green help widget at the bottom of your application to live chat with an agent during normal business hours.

Tom Imbordino Memorial Dairy Science Scholarships & general questions about the scholarship program can be directed to info@fpsa.org or 703-761-2600