Delmarva Chicken Association offers scholarships to students pursuing careers in the chicken community. Completed applications for these scholarships must be received no later 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. 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.

Emerson Morgan Graduate Scholarship: Graduate level scholarships of $3,000 will be available to graduate students' universities who are engaged in research that directly benefits Delmarva’s chicken community. Previous recipients, if still eligible, may reapply. Applications will be evaluated by a committee of DCA representatives using the following 100-point rubric: Scholastic Record (10 points), Answers to Questions (30 points), Activities & Awards (10 points), Research Benefits to Delmarva (40 points), Faculty Reference (10 points).