Applications Open for 2025 Missouri Pork Industry Scholarship

Columbia, Mo.,- The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with leaders in Missouri's pork industry and receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to any technical school, community college, or a four-year institution. The ambassador will not only be awarded a scholarship but will also have many opportunities to increase their knowledge of the pork industry.

The main goal of the Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Program is to promote the Missouri Pork Association and the pork industry at various events. As an ambassador, participants will attend at least five events throughout the year including: University of Missouri Pork Institute, Missouri Pork Classic Golf Tournament, the Governor's Conference on Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair, and the Missouri Pork Expo.

Participation in the program will help youth develop strong relationships with both pork producers and allied industry members. Ambassadors will learn about pork production, the industry, and make life-long connections in the field, and will improve networking, communication, and leadership skills.

To qualify, applicants must be a senior in high school up to a sophomore in college as of January 1st of the year they will begin the program. Applications and three letters of recommendation are due December 13, 2024. For complete details and an application, visit https://www.mopork.com/youth/youth-pork-ambassador/. You may also contact Diane Slater, director of communications, at (573) 445-8375, or [email protected].

The Missouri Pork Association represents the state's pork producers in the areas of promotion, research, education, and public policy. For more information about this or any other programs of the Missouri Pork Association, visit www.mopork.com or call (573) 445-8375.

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