Tennessee Poultry Association

2026 TPA Career Track Scholarship

Deadline: 03/16/2026

Eligibility Requirements:

For residents of Tennessee pursuing a career specific to the poultry industry

Must be attending school in Tennessee

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Tennessee County of Residence *

Names of Parents / Guardians *

Phone *

Email *

Education Information

Name of college or technical school in Tennessee you will be attending during the Fall 2026 semester *

Planned Major *

Planned Minor or Concentration

Have you been officially accepted by this college or technical school? *

Yes

High School Graduation Date *

Anticipated College / Tech School Graduation Date *

Your classification for the Fall 2026 school year will be*

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Current GPA *

Advisor's First Name *

Advisor's Last Name *

Advisor's Email *

Letters of Recommendation

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from teachers, counselors, advisors, employers, industry professionals, etc. are required.

Letters must be emailed directly from the recommender to jocelynn@tnpoultry.org and submitted on company or school letterhead including the person's name, title, and affiliation.

A reference from someone in the poultry industry is recommended but is not required.

Reference 1:

Reference 1: First Name *

Reference 1: Last Name *

Reference 1: Job Title *

Reference 1: Email *

Reference 2:

Reference 2: First Name *

Reference 2: Last Name *

Reference 2: Job Title *

Reference 2: Email *

Documents to Upload

Please attach a list of your extracurricular activities. Include your participation and the year (.pdf only)

Please attach your work experience. Include dates, employer's name, city, and state. (.pdf only)

Essay (.pdf only)

Attach a minimum 300-word essay below of your poultry career goals and future plans after you complete your education. Make sure to include your name and the date on your essay.

Unofficial copy of your most recent transcript * (.pdf only)

Make sure your social security number is not showing on your transcript.

Photo (.jpg format) for TPA's promotional uses *

Resume - Optional (.pdf format)

Future Opportunities with TPA

TPA is seeking enthusiastic student volunteers to assist with our 2026 events.

Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to gain valuable experience, network with poultry industry professionals, and make a difference.

Can we contact you about joining our team? *

Yes

Acknowledgment

By submitting this completed, original application along with the required materials, I understand that I am applying for a scholarship towards a college/university degree or vocational/technical certificate and will be eligible to apply for a maximum of four (4) years.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have given in this form is accurate and complete.

Signature *

Date *

Please email Jocelynn Magan at jocelynn@tnpoultry.org with any questions.

Make sure your social security number is not showing on your transcript.

Duplicates of applications, essays, and letters of recommendations from any previous year applications will not be accepted. You must provide updated, current materials to be considered for a 2026 scholarship.

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