“We had a real strong group of students competing for the scholarship awards this year,” said Craig Hess, Chairman of the MISA Foundation and president of Speco Inc. “The interest from the student population continues to grow and this is a great sign for the future of the industry,” he continued.
It is the goal of the MISA Foundation to annually fund scholarships through interest monies which are drawn from a principal fund of donations. Through donations from individuals, companies and organizations, the Foundation provides grants to students studying meat or food science fields. The ultimate purpose is to assist the meat and related food industries by identifying and developing students with the intellect and technical skills that can advance and enhance the total industry.