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 486 scholarships in Food Science. About 10 scholarships of $1,500 each are awarded annually.

To date, the Association has awarded 493 scholarships
in Food Science. 

Additional scholarship information:
• Scholarship Donors
• Current scholarship recipients
• Undergraduate Scholarship Application (online and printable PDF)

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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

• OFPA-AHMED A. & ANNA KATTAN SCHOLARSHIP*
Given by Family and Friends

• JUSTIN R. MORRIS
Given by OFPA, Family and Friends

• 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


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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2012-2013

Sophomore
Sarah Mayfield, San Antonio, TX (Morris)
Christina Murray, Bentonville, AR (Carolyn Sharp)
Nicole Nokes, Siloam Springs, AR (OFPA)
Carlyn Oswald, Faye􀆩eville, AR (Kattan)

Juniors
Abbey Rhea, Jefferson City, MO (Todd & Kattan)
Renee Rood, Springdale, AR (Dickson and Sharp)

Seniors
Gregory Esmond, Faye􀆩eville, AR (OFPA)
Alexandria Huck, Springdale, AR (F & H and Kattan)
Quyen Nguyen, Faye􀆩eville, AR (Steele)

 

 

 

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