VPMA Statewide Scholarship
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a Virginia college or university who are pursuing structural pest management may apply. High school seniors may apply but must enroll at a Virginia institution to receive the award.
The Virginia Pest Management Association offers renewable scholarships of $1,500 in both spring and fall semesters. Awards recognize students whose research and extension work benefits the pest management industry.
Submit the official application, a current resume, a one-page double-spaced essay on how your studies will contribute to Virginia's pest management industry, and two letters of recommendation from faculty or industry professionals. Complete packets are due August 30 for fall awards and in late January or February for spring awards.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Official application
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- One-page double-spaced essay on contribution to Virginia's structural pest management industry
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty advisors and/or industry employers
- Completed application form
- Current curriculum vita or resume
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty advisors and/or industry employers (addressing work ethic, progress in coursework and research, industry training/conference attendance, and area of structur
- Essay must be one page, double-spaced
- Enrolled (or accepted) full-time at a Virginia college or university; program emphasizing technical aspects of structural pest control
- Program must emphasize technical aspects of structural pest control.
- Awards are $1,500 in both spring and fall semesters and are renewable.