Scholarships & Awards

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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Students Supported

Scholarships

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Career Development Scholarship

 
2026 Applications Closed

Supports the educational dreams of emerging leaders in the food industry.

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Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) Scholarship


2026 Applications Closed

 Supports engineering and meat science students in North America.

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Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship

 
2026 Applications Closed

Supports students pursuing careers in dairy or food sciences.

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Emerging Leaders Scholarship

 
2027 Cohort Applications Opening Soon

 Full scholarships for qualifying FPSA member company participants. 

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Awards

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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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2026 MISA Scholarship Winner

Clint Lee

“Because of your generosity, I will be able to continue pursuing my degree and the goals I have set for my career. As I continue teaching, coaching, and conducting research, I hope to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students while also serving producers and the meats industry.”

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2026 Career Development Scholarship Winner

Mary Dansou

“Receiving the Career Development Scholarship has brought me a step closer to my dream of becoming a researcher in food security and culture. FPSA’s willingness to help and support students like me in pursuit of higher education is greatly appreciated and I can’t put into words how grateful I am.” 

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2026 Emerging Leaders Scholarship Winner

Mayron Sardou

“Winning the FPSA Emerging Leaders Scholarship was an honor and a unique opportunity to grow as a leader, learn from some of the best minds in our industry, and turn those insights into impactful actions for my team, my organization, and the broader food and beverage industry.” 

 Contact Support

For the 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. If you need assistance or have questions about the MISA online application or award process, you may contact the ISTS Program Support Team via email at ContactUs@applyISTS.com.
 
For the Career Development Scholarship, Tom Imbordino Memorial Dairy Science Scholarship, and general questions about the scholarship program contact scholarships@fpsa.org or call 703-761-2600