The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship must:

• Be high school seniors, graduates, or current college undergraduates residing and studying in the United States (U.S.).
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college,
  university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
• Have experience showing or caring for large/small livestock animals, equine, or poultry (not house pets).

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $5,000 award. Up to 4 awards will be granted. Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Scholarship Amount: $5000 (4 awards)

Application Deadline: April 22, 2026