National Protein & Food Distributors Association Announces Scholarship Recipients
June 30, 2026 | 2 min to read
The National Protein & Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) has released the names of its 2026 Scholarship Foundation program recipients.
The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation awarded $200,000 in scholarships to 44 outstanding students.
Eligible applicants are employees of NPFDA member companies or dependents of an employee of an NPFDA member company enrolled full-time at a US-based college or university or a graduating high school senior pursuing a college degree in the fall or attending graduate school.
The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation’s Selection Committee reviewed applicant submissions. Each submission was evaluated on the essay, extracurricular activities, recommendation letter, and GPA – ballots were tallied, and the top forty-four students were awarded $5,000 each.
About NPFDA The National Protein & Food Distributors Association (NPFDA), formerly known as the National Poultry and Food Distributors Association, is a non-profit trade association based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1967, the association represents over 300 industry firms nationwide, including protein and food suppliers, retailers, processors, transportation companies, and marketers.
NPFDA’s objective is to provide networking opportunities, foster growth and learning among members, and cultivate enduring business relationships. The association aims to facilitate discussion and exchange of ideas among food distributors, processors, and allied industries. Follow NPFDA on LinkedIn @NPFDA1 or Facebook.
The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation was established in 1979.
Read about the winners here.