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 450 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 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
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2009-2010
Freshmen
Jonathan Carothers, West Fork, AR (OFPA)
Michelle Braun, Cedar Rapids, IA (OFPA)
Alexandria Huck, Springdale, AR (OFPA)
Sean Cherry, Oregon, WI (OFPA)
Sophomore
George Anderson, Fayetteville, AR (F&H)
Camille Schaffner, Richardson, TX (Carolyn Sharp)
Juniors
Patrick Rodgers, Frisco, TX (OFPA)
Nelson Brown, Fayetteville, AR (OFPA)
Aimee Hasenbeck, Lowell, AR (Morris)
Whitney Tollett, Gravette, AR (Todd and Sharp)
Seniors
Kaylee Daugherty, Cane Hill, AR (Dickson)
Daiki Hosokawa, Kochi, Japan (Kattan)
Amanda Makowski, Fayetteville, AR (Steele)