Scholarship Program
Through individual as well as collective contributions of its members, the Ozark Food Processors Association is a strong supporter of research and education programs at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. The OFPA annually awards scholarships to students majoring in Food Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The Association has earmarked a special fund for these scholarships and encourages its member companies to designate contributions to this valuable investment in the future of the food industry. The Association has awarded over 400 scholarships in Food Science. About 10 scholarships of $1,500 each are awarded annually.
Additional scholarship information:
• Scholarship Donors
• Current scholarship recipients
• Undergraduate Scholarship Application (online and printable PDF)
SCHOLARSHIP DONORS
The Association is especially indebted to the following companies and individuals who have made generous contributions to the Scholarship Fund.
• JIM "J.B." BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP*
Given by Family and Friends
• JERRY DICKSON SCHOLARSHIP
Given by Allen Canning Company and Ball Corporation
• F & H FOOD EQUIPMENT
Given by F&H Food Equipment
• AHMED KATTAN SCHOLARSHIP*
Given by Family and Friends
• JUSTIN R. MORRIS
Given by OFPA
• ROY AND CAROLYN SHARP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP*
Given by Family and Friends
• CAROLYN S. Q. SHARP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Given by Family and Friends
• JOE AND GRETCHEN STEELE SCHOLARSHIP*
Given by Mrs. Marjorie Brooks
• CLAUDE AND PATTY TODD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Given by the Todd Family Charitable Trust
*Scholarships administered by the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Department of Food Science
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2007-2008
Freshmen
• Aimee Hasenbeck, Lowel, AR (OFPA)
• John Viehmann, Harison, AR (OFPA)
Sophomore
• Kaylee Daugherty, Canehill, AR (Dickson)
• Lauren Hopkins, Cabot, AR (Todd)
Juniors
• Amanda Bettasso, Joplin, MO (OFPA)
• Brooke Henbest, Fayetteville, AR (Brooks)
• Michael Kaminski, Tulsa, OK (F&H)
Seniors
• Brook Henbest, Fayetteville, AR (Steele)
• Michael Kaminski, Tulsa, OK (Kattan and Morris)
• h'Elena Pleasant, Little Rock, AR (Carolyn and Roy Sharp and OFPA)
• Lydia Rice, Van Buren, AR (F & H)
• Lauren Webb, Hot Springs, AR (Carolyn Sharp)