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EDUCATION FOUNDATION OVER $182,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED TO DESERVING STUDENTS! The GFIA Scholarship Program … Another Great GFIA Membership Benefit!

The GFIA Education Foundation offered a record setting number of scholarships this year – 142 scholarships worth $182,000 were funded for the 2023-24 program! Since 1996, the Georgia Food Industry Education Foundation (GFIEF) has pro vided over $2.3 million in scholarships to deserving students in our industry. Awards are provided directly to students employed, or whose parents are employed, by GFIA members.

The 2023 application window has closed but will reopen January 1, 2024. This year, 264 completed applications have been judged, and winners will be

You Make It Possible! Thank you to all the GFIA members who support the Foundation through fundraisers such as the spring golf tournament, silent auction, wine pull and raffles. Each of you make these awards possible! Together, we are directly impacting the lives of students associated with the food industry.

announced later this month. Applications represent ALL categories of GFIA members.

The scholarship program is a great employee benefit! For information on promoting the program or to fund awards specifically for your employees, contact Nancy McPherson at nmcpherson@GFIA.org.

WHO APPLIED FROM YOUR COMPANY? Customized lists of applicants are available to all members during the application period. Many companies use the list to follow up with applicants to ensure completed applications. Email Nancy McPherson for a list of all complete and incomplete applications associated with your company this year. We will help you promote the program and increase participation for next year.

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