Meat Foundation increases largest scholarship program award to $15K

Foundation awards $100,000 in merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the meat and poultry industry or related fields.

The application window for the Meat Foundation's 2026–2027 scholarship program is open until April 30, 2026. The foundation will award $100,000 in merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the meat and poultry industry or related fields. The largest award has been increased to $15,000.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, students can apply for the following Meat Foundation scholarships:

Undergraduate awards

1 – $15,000 Carpenter Scholarship
2 – $10,000 Merit Scholarships
1 – $5,000 DeBenedetti Scholarship
1 – $5,000 Mucklow Scholarship
1 – $5,000 Duyn Scholarship

Graduate awards

1 – $15,000 Carpenter Scholarship
2 – $10,000 Merit Scholarships
1 – $5,000 Gustafson Scholarship
1 – $5,000 Piccetti Scholarship
1 – $5,000 Powers Scholarship

Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee using a weighted rubric to ensure a merit-based selection process. Students must be enrolled at an accredited university and submit department support and a transcript at the time of application.

Source: Meat Foundation