Delmarva Chicken Association has granted scholarships totaling $25,000 to 12 students pursuing college and graduate studies connected to careers in Delmarva’s chicken industry through the …
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Delmarva Chicken Association has granted scholarships totaling $25,000 to 12 students pursuing college and graduate studies connected to careers in Delmarva’s chicken industry through the Delmarva Chicken Association College Scholarship Program.
Eleven of the recipients are enrolled in undergraduate programs and received $2,000 scholarships. A graduate student was also awarded a $3,000 scholarship.
“By supporting these students, DCA is nurturing in the next generation of leaders in our chicken community,” said Holly Porter, Delmarva Chicken Association’s executive director.
“These young people are determined to put their learning and skills to good use in the chicken community. They’ll join an essential, motivated workforce that puts tasty, nutritious chicken on the plates of Americans and the world.”
The students receiving scholarships are:
Since 1985, Delmarva Chicken Association has awarded $222,000 to students pursuing chicken careers through its College Scholarship Program.
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