A Leg Up for Pork’s Next Generation: NPIF Scholarships Open
From nppc.org. $5,000. Deadline December 4, 2026.
- Award
- $5,000
- Deadline
- December 4, 2026 46 days left
- Provider
- nppc.org
- Who can apply
- Open to undergraduate college students or graduate and professional students studying pork industry, swine industry, research, or education. Must be U.S. citizens.
- Level
- College Students, Graduate Students
- Where
- Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
- Essay
- Yes, 4 essays
- Documents
- Resume, Essay, Letter of recommendation
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.
About this scholarship
The National Pork Industry Foundation is accepting applications for the Neil Dierks Scholarship and the USPCE Swine Legacy Scholarship, which support students pursuing careers related to the pork and swine industries. The Neil Dierks award is for graduate students at land-grant universities, while the Swine Legacy awards target upper-level undergraduates and graduate or veterinary students who are U.S. citizens.
Essay prompts
Essay Questions
Please tell NPIF about yourself. What are your ties to the pork industry?
Please share your understanding of at least one issue confronting the pork industry today or in the future, including how you would address it. (Between 500-600 words.)
Write a brief letter indicating what role you see yourself playing in the pork industry after graduation. Please include the skills and interests you possess that will be of benefit to that role and t
Common questions
How much is the A Leg Up for Pork’s Next Generation: NPIF Scholarships Open worth?
The award is $5,000.
When is the A Leg Up for Pork’s Next Generation: NPIF Scholarships Open deadline?
The deadline is December 4, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, that is 46 days away.
Who can apply for the A Leg Up for Pork’s Next Generation: NPIF Scholarships Open?
Open to undergraduate college students or graduate and professional students studying pork industry, swine industry, research, or education. Must be U.S. citizens. No state restriction is listed.
Does the A Leg Up for Pork’s Next Generation: NPIF Scholarships Open require an essay?
Yes. The application asks for 4 essays. The first prompt is: "Essay Questions".
How do I apply for the A Leg Up for Pork’s Next Generation: NPIF Scholarships Open?
You apply through the online form on nppc.org. Have these ready: Resume, Essay, Letter of recommendation. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.
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