Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship Program

Midwest Poultry Consortium

Center Of Excellence Scholarship Program

Click here for the COE information brochure.

* All fields required *

2024 Application (Deadline: Dec 4, 2023)

First Name: Middle Name: Last Name:

Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)

Mailing Address (at school):
City:	State: Zip:
School Email: School Phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Home Email:	Cell Phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Home Mailing Address: Home Phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
City:	State: Zip:

Are you a U.S. resident? YesNo

University currently attending:

Current major(s) and minor(s):

Cumulative GPA: (Official transcript required - it is your responsibility to have your transcript forwarded to MPC.)

Have you taken/passed a college level chemistry and/or biology course?: Yes No

Current college level: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student Returning Adult

Expected graduation date: (mm/dd/yy) Degree level:

Are you interested in a summer internship(s)? YesNo If yes, provide start date (mm/dd/yy):

Internship Fulfillment Policy: preference will be given to applicants willing to work an internship. By indicating "yes" you are committing yourself to a 2024 summer internship provided by one of the Midwest Poultry Consortium's member companies. If you mark "yes" but do not complete an internship, your scholarship will be revoked and you will be responsible for your tuition; your scholarship must be repaid in full to the Midwest Poultry Consortium. Internships are conducted during the summer, following the COE classes. Students completing an internship must have a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle.
PLEASE INITIAL HERE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR INTERNSHIP POLICY:

List titles of most recent college-level courses taken in the following areas:
Biology:

Animal Science/Poultry Science:

Chemistry:

Food Science:

Nutrition:

Physiology:

Economics/Business/Computer Science:

Indicate the courses you plan to take at the Center Of Excellence in 2024 (preference will be given to those students enrolling in three consecutive courses per session; prerequisite: college level chemistry and/or biology course). You may only take up to three classes a summer. All classes must be within the same session:

Summer Session I

Poultry Products Technology
May 13 - May 24, 2024*

Avian Physiology
May 28 - June 7, 2024*

Breeder Flock and Hatchery Management
June 10 - June 21, 2024*

Summer Session II

Poultry Nutrition
May 13 - May 24, 2024*

Avian Health
May 28 - June 7, 2024*

Poultry Enterprise Management
June 10 - June 21, 2024*

*Anticipated dates.
Classes are planned to be held at the University of Minnesota.
These are accelerated courses; therefore, daily attendance is required.

Housing: On-campus housing is an important part of the educational experience and is strongly encouraged. If accepted, do you need on-campus housing? YesNo

Faculty Reference: A faculty reference is required. Please provide the name and email address of the faculty member you have contacted as your reference. MPC will send a reference email to the faculty member listed below. You may use any faculty member as a reference (an Animal Science faculty member is suggested).
Faculty Name:
Faculty Email:

Required Attachments

Important: Uploading your statement of interest and resume are required in order to complete your application.

Statement of Interest: In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must submit a short statement of interest explaining why you would like to be accepted into the COE Scholarship Program and how the program might benefit your career plans (no longer than one page, 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins, double spaced).

Your name must be on your statement of interest and in the file name that is uploaded
Explain why you would like to be accepted into the COE Scholarship Program
Discuss how the Program might benefit your career plans
Format: no longer than one page, 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins, double spaced, Microsoft Word Document or PDF document

Upload File:

Resume: Internship placements will be decided upon resume qualifications and areas of interest.

Format: Microsoft Word document or PDF document

Upload file:

Submit your online application no later than December 4, 2023, to be considered for the Scholarship Program.

By submitting your application, you certify the information provided is accurate.

Applications will be reviewed by the Screening Committee. Phone interviews will be conducted in December.
Students awarded a scholarship will receive acceptance letters and enrollment information by January 24.

If you are accepted into the Center Of Excellence Scholarship Program, you will be required to sign
a Code of Conduct and an Internship Fulfillment Policy contract.

If you are experiencing difficulties, contact the MPC office.