Pork Industry Scholarships Available - Pork Checkoff

Pork Industry Scholarships

Several scholarship opportunities are now available for students interested in the pork industry. Explore the options below and encourage your students to apply—helping them take the next step in becoming future leaders.

Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship 

The 2026 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, sponsored by CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation, is for college students pursuing careers in the pork industry. Ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded each year to students who plan to become future leaders in the industry. 

📅 Application deadline: December 12, 2025 
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Angela Baysinger Memorial Scholarship 

The Angela Baysinger Memorial Scholarship, offered by the AASV Foundation, supports the next generation of veterinarians and scientists passionate about production animal welfare. Selected students will receive $5000 to support their interests in production animal welfare.  

📅 Application deadline: December 31, 2025 
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Neil Dierks Scholarship

The 2026 Neil Dierks Scholarship is awarded to graduate students dedicated to the pork industry. This $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student who intends to pursue a career in the pork industry, with the hope that they will as a future leader in the industry.  

📅 Application deadline: December 31, 2025 
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