Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by National Pork Producers Council
Overview
The National Pork Producers Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship. This annual program awards scholarships to college students preparing for careers in the pork industry and aspiring to be future industry leaders. The scholarship program is supported by industry partners and aims to encourage professional development and leadership among emerging pork industry professionals.
Description: Ten scholarships are awarded each year to students enrolled in accredited two‑year swine programs or four‑year colleges of agriculture. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated interest in the pork industry and potential for leadership.
- Annual scholarship program for emerging pork industry leaders
- Open to students in two‑year swine programs and four‑year agricultural colleges
- Industry-backed and focused on leadership development
Eligibility & Selection
Undergraduate students enrolled in two‑year swine programs or four‑year colleges of agriculture are eligible to apply. Applicants are evaluated primarily on an essay that addresses current or future issues facing the pork industry and proposes potential solutions. The selection process emphasizes critical thinking, industry awareness, and leadership potential among applicants.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students in relevant swine or agricultural programs; applicants must be preparing for careers in the pork industry.
Selection: Applicants submit an essay; evaluation focuses on quality of analysis, proposed solutions, and indications of leadership potential.
- Eligibility limited to undergraduate swine/agriculture students
- Essay-based evaluation focused on industry issues and solutions
- Selection prioritizes leadership potential and industry commitment
Award Details & Recognition
The 2026 scholarship program will award ten scholarships of $2,500 each to qualifying students. Beyond the financial award, recipients receive public recognition at industry events to support networking and professional visibility. Scholarship recipients are announced and formally acknowledged at major NPPC gatherings to highlight their achievements within the industry.
Award Value: Ten scholarships of $2,500 each.
Recognition: Recipients are honored at the National Pork Industry Forum, providing visibility and networking opportunities.
- Ten awards per year
- $2,500 scholarship amount per recipient
- Formal recognition at a national industry forum
History & Sponsors
The Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship was established in 1990 to honor Lois Britt’s long career and dedication to agriculture. The program was created through the partnership of the National Pork Producers Council and CME Group and continues to receive support from industry foundations. It commemorates Britt’s contributions to extension education, industry relations, and community service.
History of the Award: Founded in 1990 to recognize Lois Britt’s lifetime service to pork and agricultural communities.
Sponsors: Created by NPPC and CME Group and supported by the National Pork Industry Foundation and other industry partners.
- Founded in 1990
- Honors Lois Britt’s decades of service to agriculture
- Established and supported by NPPC, CME Group, and the National Pork Industry Foundation
Application & Timeline
The application deadline for the 2026 scholarship cycle is in December. Scholarship recipients are announced in late January and will be recognized at the National Pork Industry Forum, scheduled for March 4–6, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Full eligibility details and application instructions are available online from the National Pork Producers Council.
Application Timeline: Applications due in December; recipients announced in late January; recognition occurs March 4–6, 2026 at the National Pork Industry Forum.
- Application deadline: December (annual)
- Recipients announced: late January
- Recognition event: National Pork Industry Forum, March 4–6, 2026
- Full application details available online