Poultry Science: Undergraduate Program
The Department of Poultry Science has a number of scholarships for undergraduates majoring in Poultry Science or Avian Biology. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and participation in departmental activities which includes but is not limited to participation in the Poultry Science Club and its activities. To apply for the Poultry Science scholarships please fill out the online form located at https://secure.caes.uga.edu/scholarships/ by March 1st.
Current Scholarships
- Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Gay Memorial Fund
- Roy and Maye Durr Scholarship
- Assist Scholarship Fund
- Hubbard Farms Charitable Foundation
- Harrison Poultry Science Scholarship
- Till M. Huston Scholarship
- Charles M. Rose Memorial Scholarship (Graduate Student)
- Department of Poultry Science Scholarship
Financial Aid
Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Gay Memorial Fund
Amount: $500 - $700Qualifications: Junior or Senior Poultry Science Major
Awarded: Annually
Selection Criteria: Scholarship, leadership, and participation in Poultry Department activities.
Purpose: Established in 1979 as a memorial fund to honor Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gay. Mr. Gay was an active member of the Georgia egg industry and United Egg Producers initiated the scholarship fund in view of Mr. Gay's contributions to the Georgia Egg Industry. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide assistance for students in Poultry Science based on criteria listed above. Preference is given to Georgia residents.
Roy and Maye Durr Scholarship
Amount: $500 - $700Qualifications: Junior or Senior Poultry Science Major
Awarded: Annually
Selection Criteria: Scholarship, leadership, and interest and participation in Poultry Department activities.
Purpose: Established in 1978 by the Georgia Egg Association and the Georgia Poultry Federation in honor of Ray Durr and his wife Maye Durr in recognition of his leadership in the development of the poultry and egg industry in Georgia and nationally.
Assist Scholarship Fund
Amount: $500Qualifications: Junior Poultry Science Major
Awarded: Annually
Selection Criteria: Academic merit, leadership potential, and interest in poultry industry.
Purpose: Established by Dr. Stan Savage, member of Poultry Extension Faculty, to encourage students to major in Poultry Science and prepare for a career in the poultry industry.
Hubbard Farms Charitable Foundation
Amount: $3,000Qualifications: Senior Poultry Science Major
Awarded: Annually
Selection Criteria: Outstanding senior student enrolled in Poultry Science.
Purpose: Established in 1974 by Hubbard Farms to recognize outstanding achievement of a Senior Poultry Science major at The University of Georgia.
Harrison Poultry Science Scholarship
Amount: $800 - $1,500Qualifications: Poultry Science Major
Awarded: Annually
Selection Criteria: Scholarship, leadership potential, and involvement in Department activities and interest in the poultry industry.
Purpose: Established in 1991 by a $25,000 donation from Mr. Harold Harrison of Harrison Poultry Inc. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage enrollment in Poultry Science and to provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students majoring in Poultry Science.
Till M. Huston Scholarship
Amount: $600 - $800Qualifications: Poultry Science Major
Awarded: Annually
Selection Criteria: Scholarship, financial need, and interest and participation in poultry related activities.
Purpose: Established in 1980 to honor Dr. Till M. Huston's retirement from The University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science after more than 30 years of service to the University. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize a junior or senior poultry student that has a genuine interest in the poultry industry and who has maintained a good GPA.
Charles M. Rose Memorial Scholarship
(Graduate Student)Amount: $1,000
Qualifications: Graduate Student Poultry Science Major
Awarded: Annually
Selection Criteria: Scholarship, leadership, and interest in poultry industry.
Purpose: Established in 1990 in honor of Charlie Rose, a "dyed-in-the-wool" Bulldog. Scholarship given to a graduate student that has excelled in scholarship and extra curricular activities. Administered by Watt Publishing Company.
Department of Poultry Science Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Qualifications: Complete 2-year Poultry Science Program at Gainesville College
Awarded: Annually
Selection Criteria: Scholarship and enrollment in 2-year Poultry Science Program at Gainesville College
Funds: Funds made available by Harold Ford Foundation of Southeastern Poultry and Egg Association to increase interest and recruit Poultry Science majors.