Neil Dierks Scholarship Applications Due

The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Neil Dierks Scholarship.

This $5,000 scholarship honors Neil Dierks, the longtime CEO of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and recognizes his remarkable leadership and dedication to the pork industry throughout his career. The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled at a land-grant university and pursuing studies that directly support the pork industry.

Applications for the Neil Dierks Scholarship, funded through contributions to NPIF, are due by December 31, 2025. The recipient will be announced during the National Pork Industry Forum, to be held March 4-6, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.

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