House of Raeford Farms announced this week that it is awarding $50,000 in college scholarships to 20 students through the House of Raeford Scholarship Program. The scholarship program provides funding for employees’ dependent children and grandchildren who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Twenty students were selected from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana, representing each area within the company’s footprint.
This year, 17 recipients are first-year college students, two recipients are beginning their second year, and one recipient is pursuing a graduate degree. Each 2016 House of Raeford Scholarship recipient was awarded $2,500.
“The scholars selected to receive this year’s House of Raeford Farms Scholarship awards have demonstrated academic excellence, community leadership, and ambition for a successful future,” said House of Raeford Farms CEO Bob Johnson. “House of Raeford is deeply committed to our employees—our greatest assets. Part of this commitment means giving back to our employees and their families in meaningful ways. An investment in the future of our employees’ families is one of the ways we can say ‘thank you’ to our team for their commitment to our company.”
Students were selected based on a number of criteria, including academic record, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations and unusual personal or family circumstances.
Through this scholarship program, established in 2014, House of Raeford has awarded nearly $110,000 to more than 40 students in four states. Visit www.houseofraeford.com to learn more.
