FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Pi Chi Omega, the national fraternity for pest control professionals, is looking for qualified applicants for six scholarships. Pi Chi Omega has been awarding scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in urban and industrial pest management since 1976. To date, more than $240,000 in scholarship support has been provided to more than 140 students. Many of the students that have enjoyed Pi Chi Omega scholarships have become Industry icons, like Bobby Corrigan, who was the very first recipient.
The purpose of the scholarships is to bring young scientifically focused people into the structural pest control Industry. The impact of the students supported by Pi chi Omega over these 46 years has flooded our Industry with knowledge and passion that have made a lasting impact on how the pest control Industry addresses the challenges of pest management.
The 2023 Pi Chi Omega Scholarship program has been launched and will award six individual scholarships totaling $13,000. Eligibility is open to 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. Applicants who are actively working towards completing their degree may apply by March 15, 2023.
Visit https://www.pichiomega.org/scholarship for more information and to download an application. You can also make a contribution on Pi Chi Omega's website to support the continued giving of scholarship funds to the students who will support our industry moving forward.