Scholarship Opportunity

North Carolina Pork Council Scholarship

Offered by North Carolina Pork Council

Supports degrees that contribute to NC agriculture and the pork industry.

Minimum GPA2.8+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 scholarship program

OpensMarch 3, 2026
DeadlineApril 3, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an incoming college freshman, undergraduate, graduate or professional student.
  • Pursue a degree directly related to swine or supporting pork production, and demonstrate interest in contributing to NC's pork industry.
  • Have at least a 2.8 unweighted GPA.
  • NC college attendance, industry involvement and family involvement receive preference; they are not published mandatory gates.

Requirements

  • Arrange official transcripts under separate cover.
  • Confirm the current application packet's remaining required materials with the sponsor; 2027 dates are pending.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the sponsor's updated Events & Programs scholarship section.
  2. 2Obtain the current application and confirm all required documents when the next cycle is announced.
  3. 3Send the application and separately supplied official transcripts by the published deadline.