IPPA awards scholarships

The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three levels are awarded:

(3) Gold Scholarships at $2,000 each;

(3) Silver Scholarships at $1,500 each;

(3) Bronze Scholarships at $1,000 each.

Funding for these scholarships is made possible through the Keppy Foundation. Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or be enrolling to begin in the Fall of 2019 to be eligible. IPPA Scholarships are open to students pursuing any undergraduate degree at any two-year or four-year college. Previous winners may apply again.

IPPA also hosts the following scholarship applications:

• Adam Fesser Scholarship: (1) $1,000 award (sponsored by the Mid-Illinois Pork Producers Association)

• Ryan & Friends Scholarship: (4) $2,000 awards (sponsored by the Purebred Swine Council)

Deadline is midnight on March 1, 2019. Applications may be submitted via mail or email. For more information, visit: https://ilpork.com/youth/scholarships.