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