CFG ScholarBank

This scholarship is for students who are who are pursuing a higher education including certifications, diplomas, or degrees. Applicants must show proof of a minimum 2.0 GPA and current enrollment or acceptance into a higher education program. Applicants can use scholarship funds for tuition, fees, childcare, or books. This scholarship will be awarded to a student based solely on the quality of their essay.

Male undergraduate college students, or male high school seniors may apply. Community service, academics, and any personal explanations of need will be considered.

To be eligible for the scholarship:

1) You or your parent must have been a member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS, or VAJVRS for at least 2 years

2) You must be accepted at a fully accredited college or university or waiting acceptance at an institution in the field of Architecture or the Medical field which is the criteria for this scholarship

3) You must be less than 65 years old during the calendar year in which you are receiving the award

4) You cannot have received this award before

To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:

have been a member of the VAVRS, the AVAVRS, or the VAJVRS for at least 2 years or be a child or grandchild of a person who has been a member for at least 5 years;

have been accepted at a fully accredited college or University or be awaiting acceptance at an institution that meets these criteria (the scholarship will not be awarded until the applicant has been accepted); and,

submit a completed application with all required items attached including the applicants transcripts, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other person in a leadership position, a letter from the applicant explaining why this scholarship assistance is important to them, and a letter of recommendation from the company/organization President or Chief describing the member’s current status.

Open to dependent children or grandchildren of current full-time or retired employees of Smithfield Foods. You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Open to dependent children or grandchildren of current full-time or retired employees of Smithfield Foods. You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Open to dependent children or grandchildren of current full-time or retired employees of Smithfield Foods. You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Open to dependent children or grandchildren of current full-time or retired employees of Smithfield Foods. You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Open to dependent children or grandchildren of current full-time or retired employees of Smithfield Foods.   You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Open to dependent children or grandchildren of current full-time or retired employees of Smithfield Foods. You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.