Delmarva Chicken Association has granted scholarships totaling $23,500 to 12 students pursuing college and graduate studies connected to careers in Delmarva’s chicken industry through the DCA College Scholarship Program. Ten of the recipients are enrolled in undergraduate programs and received $2,000 scholarships, and an eleventh undergraduate student received a ‘pick of the flock’ $500 scholarship. A graduate student was also awarded a $3,000 scholarship.
“By supporting these students, DCA is nurturing in the next generation of leaders in our chicken community,” Holly Porter, DCA’s executive director, said. “These young people are determined to put their learning and skills to good use in the chicken community. They’ll join an essential, motivated workforce that puts tasty, nutritious