The Poultry Science Association (PSA) has announced William “Ches” Grisham of Mississippi State University as the recipient of Zinpro Corporation’s Undergraduate Poultry Science Scholarship Award for 2024.
This scholarship, sponsored by Zinpro Corporation, aims to foster diversity within the poultry science industry by providing financial support to students from historically underrepresented gender, racial or ethnic groups in the United States. The selection criteria are based on academic achievement, service and a commitment to advancing the poultry industry's role in addressing global food needs.
Grisham, a rising senior at Mississippi State University, has demonstrated exceptional academic performance and has been accepted into the university’s veterinary curriculum through an early entry program. His scholarship essay emphasizes the importance of diversity representation in resonating with consumer demographics and enhancing the appeal of the poultry industry and its products.
Grisham expressed gratitude for the award, highlighting its significance in alleviating financial stress and enabling him to focus on his studies. The Poultry Science Association commends Grisham on receiving this prestigious scholarship, and the association's scholarship cycle opens annually from October 1st to December 31st.
