Wisconsin Pork Association Opens 2027 Scholarship Program

Scholarships support future leaders in agriculture and pork

• Bonnie Johnson
• October 27, 2026
• Media Article

The Wisconsin Pork Association has launched its 2027 scholarship program, offering multiple scholarship opportunities for high school and college students pursuing agriculture and pork industry careers, helping support education, leadership development, and future industry growth.

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The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) has announced its 2027 scholarship program for high school and college students pursuing careers in agriculture and the pork industry. The scholarships aim to support education and encourage future leadership within the agricultural sector.
 

The Fredrich Memorial Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen planning careers in agriculture. Supported by the family of Clarence Fredrich and the Southeast Wisconsin Pork Producers, the program will award two $1,000 scholarships and one $750 scholarship.
 

The Whitmore Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Rex Whitmore and is available to juniors and seniors enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, or University of Wisconsin-Platteville. One student will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
 

The Gunderson Memorial Scholarship recognizes the contributions of Buell and Bernice Gunderson to Wisconsin's pork industry. At least one scholarship worth up to $1,000 will be awarded to a qualified applicant.
 

Students from Iowa, Grant, or Lafayette counties in Wisconsin are eligible for the Southwest Wisconsin Pork Producers Scholarship. The $1,000 award supports students with an interest in agriculture, particularly the swine industry.
 

Additional national scholarship opportunities are available through pork industry organizations. The USPCE Swine Legacy Scholarship offers three annual scholarships worth $5,000 each to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the swine sector.
 

The Lois Britt Memorial Scholarships will award ten scholarships valued at $2,500 each. These scholarships are intended for students who aspire to become future leaders in the pork industry.
 

The Neil Dierks Scholarship provides a $5,000 award to a student planning a career in the pork industry. The scholarship recognizes leadership potential and commitment to the future of the sector.
 

The Wisconsin Pork Association continues to invest in educational opportunities that support the next generation of agricultural professionals. Students interested in applying can find eligibility requirements, application materials, and deadlines through the WPA website.
 

Photo Credit: Wisconsin Pork Association