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Pork scholarship applications due Dec. 9

Students can apply for one of four $2,500 scholarships from the Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Program.

Sponsored by the CME Group and administered by the National Pork Producers Council, the scholarships are awarded to students who plan to pursue a career in the pork industry.

Deadline to apply is Dec. 9, 2013

Students must submit an essay and cover letter to qualify.

In addition, students must:

• Be an undergraduate student in a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture
• Write a brief letter indicating what role you see yourself playing in the pork industry after graduation
• Submit an essay of 750 words or less describing an issue you see confronting the pork industry today or in the future – and offer your solutions
• Obtain two letters of reference from current or former professors or industry professionals

Cover sheets must include:

• Name
• Complete mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address
• School name
• Year in school
• Permanent mailing address and telephone number

Submissions can be sent via email or U.S. Postal Service:

National Pork Producers Council
ATTN: Craig Boelling
PO Box 10383
Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9960
Craig Boelling