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Recognizing the need for college-educated professionals in the field of urban and industrial pest management, Pi Chi Omega is making available six scholarships to students majoring in urban and industrial pest management or some closely related plan of study. The object is to encourage and assist outstanding students to prepare for careers in pest management.
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| John Osmun Scholarship - $3500
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| Founders Endowment Scholarship - $2500
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| Austin Frishman Scholarship - $2500
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| Alain VanRyckeghem Memorial Scholarship - $2500
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| Norm Ehmann Scholarship - $2500
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| R. Randall Rollins Memorial Scholarship - $2500
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Eligibility
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| | 1. Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students who are engaged in the study of urban or industrial pest management and are interested in pursuing this field as a career. |
| | 2. Applicants who are actively working towards completing their degree may apply. |
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Basis of Award
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| | 1. Students who have an interest in urban or industrial pest management or some closely related field, and plan to pursue a career in such a field. |
| | 2. Must be a student in good academic standing. (3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale) |
| | 3. Character, personality, school activities, professional activities. |
| | 4. The scholarship may be renewed. The student will be required to resubmit the application packet. |
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Provisions of the Award
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| Scholarship recipient will receive a letter of agreement outlining these provisions that must be signed and returned prior to distribution of the scholarship award.
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| | 1. The recipient is required to write an article for the Pi Chi Omega Spring 2027 newsletter outlining their academic and/or research activities over the year and how the scholarship has helped them in their endeavors. The article will be due to the Executive Director no later than February 2nd, 2027. |
| | 2. The recipient is required to remain in good academic standing, 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. A copy of the recipient’s transcript will be required at the same time as the article. |
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Deadline
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| Due date is March 16, 2026. You will be asked at the end of this submission to upload the rest of your documentation. If you have questions, please email office@pichiomega.org or call 540-376-3617.
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| Your complete application packet should include:
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| - 2026 Scholarship Application |
| - Resume or Curriculum Vitae |
| - Transcript from current school. An unofficial transcript will be accepted. |
| - One-page essay describing how your studies, research, and/or work experience will contribute to the urban and industrial pest management industry |
| - Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s progress in studies and/or research, work ethic, and contributions to the pest management industry. One letter must be from your faculty advisor and include the advisor recommendation form, and the other must be from a Pi Chi Omega member. A Pi Chi Omega Member List is available from the Executive Director, via e-mail at office@pichiomega.org. We would be happy to help match you with a member for sponsorship. |
| - Advisor Recommendation Form |
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