Undergraduate Scholarship Application - Delmarva Chicken Association

Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Delmarva Chicken Association offers scholarships to students pursuing careers in the chicken community. Completed applications for these scholarships must be received no later than Friday, March 27, 2026. Late and/or incomplete application will not be considered.

Eligibility and Requirements: The applicant must be a student in good standing at an accredited institution within the United States, or in the case of graduating high school seniors, accepted to an accredited institution within the United States. For purposes of this scholarship program, an accredited, degree-granting institution includes two-year and four-year colleges and universities, as well as accredited technical, trade, or vocational schools that award associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degrees or recognized post-secondary credentials relevant to careers in Delmarva’s chicken community. A complete transcript must accompany the application, and in the case of high school seniors, proof of college acceptance is required. Applicants must secure a letter of reference from an academic advisor or faculty member. The letter may be included with the application, or the faculty member may email it to the DCA office (dca@dcachicken.com) to arrive by the application deadline. Letters must be on the school letterhead and must include the signature of the referring faculty member. DCA membership on the part of the applicant or his/her family is not required and has no effect on the selection process. Scholarship payments are made to the financial aid office at the recipient’s school.

Undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 are available to residents of the Delmarva Peninsula who are high school seniors or current undergraduate students that plan to study at any accredited, degree-granting institution, with an academic major in a subject relevant to Delmarva’s chicken community and who are pursuing a career path leading to employment in any segment of Delmarva’s chicken community. Previous recipients, if still eligible, may reapply each year. Applications will be evaluated by a committee of DCA representatives using a 100- point rubric for Scholastic Record (20 points), Answers to Questions (45 points), School/Community Activities & Awards (20 points), Faculty Reference (15 points).

Fields marked with an * are required.

First Name *

Last Name *

Cell Phone *

Email *

Address Line 1 *

City *

State *

Postal Code

College or University Attending *

Expected College Graduation Date *

Degree Sought *

Major *

GPA *

Transcript *

20MB max

Faulty Advisor or reference who you are contacting as a reference: *

Please include name, position email and phone for faculty advisor/reference.

List College and/or High School Extracurricular Activities and Offices Held *

Faculty Reference

20MB max

List awards and Honors Received *

Have you received the Delmarva Chicken Association scholarship in the past? *

Yes

Chicken Industry - Knowledge Check *

What is one key thing you have learned about the chicken industry in the Delmarva area. Please keep this short and factual to avoid overlap with career aspirations.

Continuing Education - Scholarship Impact *

How will this scholarship support your educational journey towards a career in poultry industry? 2-3 sentences are sufficient.

Career Interest *

What interests you most about working in the poultry industry? 2-3 sentences are sufficient.

Local Economy - Community Focus *

How do you hope your work will contribute to your local community or economy after graduation? 3-5 sentences are sufficient.

Future Career - Industry Focus *

In what way do you hope your career will make a difference in the Delmarva chicken industry? Maximum of 200 characters allowed.

Proof of college acceptance

Only needed for high school seniors.

20MB max

Resume (not required)

20MB max

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.