Eastern Produce Council’s Nolan scholarship deadline set

(Logo courtesy EPC)

The 8th annual Eastern Produce Council and James and Theresa Nolan Family Foundation Scholarship deadline is April 23.

The winner will be announced May 25, according to a news release.

2021 James and Theresa Nolan Family Foundation & Eastern Produce Council Scholarship Fund

The scholarship is open to all EPC members in good standing.  Applicants for this $5,000 scholarship must be related to an EPC member who has been a member of the council for at least six months before the date of the application.

A 2.5 minimum grade point average is required to apply.

Applicants must provide a brief description of the applicant’s (or family’s) involvement with the council.

For questions or more information, contact the office at easternproducecouncil@gmail.com or call 908-723-0645.

 

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