Mountaire Farms scholarship applications due June 6

Mountaire Farms, the country’s fourth-largest chicken processor, has dozens of $2,500 scholarships available for the children and grandchildren of employees, poultry growers and grain producers. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 6.

“This is another great benefit of working for or with Mountaire Farms,” said Phillip Plylar, company president. “It’s an honor to meet these families and see the commitment these students have to their education. We are blessed to be able to help them succeed.”

To be eligible, a student’s parent or grandparent must be employed by Mountaire Farms, or grow broilers, breeders, or grain at a 10,000-bushel minimum for Mountaire. Applicants must enroll as full-time college students carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester in the current school year.

Successful applicants must be involved in extracurricular activities in their schools and communities. Preference will be given to an industry-related course of study. A copy of the student’s transcript must be attached to the application.

Students can apply at mountaire.com/scholarships/annual-mountaire-scholarship-program.

The company will be announcing scholarship winners Friday, July 1, and hosting banquets for recipients and their families.