NPFDA Scholarship

Funder: National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) Scholarship Foundation

Overview:
The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation was established in 1979 and has awarded nearly $230,000 in scholarships to outstanding students as of 2019. The foundation is in its 40th year of assisting students.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be from NPFDA Member Companies or be a child of an employee of an NPFDA Member Company
• Must be enrolled full-time at a US-based college/university
• Or be a graduating high school senior pursuing a college degree in the fall

Award Details

• Top five recipients: $4,000 per student
• Sixth recipient (alternate): Selected should one of the award recipients not use all funds (e.g., early graduation)

Application Requirements

• Complete application form
• Essay submission
• Official transcripts

Selection Criteria

Submissions are evaluated by the Selection Committee based on:

• Goals and aspirations essay
• Extracurricular activities
• Grade Point Average (GPA)

Application Process

1. Complete the application form - Available at https://www.npfda.org/npfda-scholarships
2. Write an essay - Essays are evaluated as part of the selection criteria
3. Submit transcripts - Official academic transcripts required
4. Submit materials - Send completed application, essay, and transcripts together

Evaluation

• Submissions reviewed by the Foundation's Selection Committee
• Each submission evaluated on: essay content (goals/aspirations), extracurricular activities, and GPA
• Committee members ballot and tally results
• Top five students selected as award recipients

Contact for More Information

Phone: 770-535-9901
Email: info@npfda.org
Website: https://www.npfda.org/npfda-scholarships