The Wisconsin Pork Association is offering several scholarships to high school seniors and college students. WPA is promoting additional scholarships through local producer groups and the National Pork Producers Council.
Available Scholarships
Fredrich Memorial Scholarship: Due Dec. 1. Supported by the family of Clarence Fredrich through funding from the Southeast Wisconsin Pork Producers. Three scholarships are available recognizing high school seniors and college freshmen that are pursuing a career in agriculture. (2) $1,000 and (1) $750
scholarship.
Whitmore Memorial Scholarship: Due Dec. 1. This scholarship was established in honor of the late Rex Whitmore who was a master statesman and communicator throughout the swine industry. Applications are available to registered juniors or seniors at UW-Madison, UW-River Falls, or UW-Platteville. (1) $1,500 scholarship.
Gunderson Memorial Scholarship: Due Dec. 1. WPA and the family of Buell Gunderson established this award to recognize the many contributions that Buell and his wife, Bernice, made to the Wisconsin pork industry. The selection committee will award at least one scholarship up to $1,000.
Lois Britt Memorial Scholarships: Due Dec. 10. Sponsored by the CME Group and National Pork Industry Foundation, these are awarded to students who intend to pursue a career in the industry with hopes that they may emerge as future pork industry leaders themselves. (10) $2,500 scholarships.
Neil Dierks Scholarship: Due Dec. 31. The 2025 Neil Dierks Scholarship is sponsored by the National Pork Industry Foundation and is managed and administered by the National Pork Producers Council. This scholarship is annually awarded to a student who intends to pursue a career in the industry with hopes that they may emerge as a future pork industry leader. (1) $5,000 scholarship.
Southwest Wisconsin Pork Producers Scholarship: Due Apr. 1, 2025. Awarded to a high school or college student from either Iowa, Grant, or Lafayette County Wisconsin with a vested interest in agriculture-preferably the swine industry. (1) $1,000 scholarship.
