Fairfax, VA – July 25, 2025 – The Pest Management Foundation has announced the establishment of the PCO Bookkeepers and M&A Specialists Future Accountants in Pest Management Scholarship.

About the PCO Bookkeepers and M&A Specialists Future Accountants in Pest Management Scholarship

The PCO Bookkeepers and M&A Specialists Future Accountants in Pest Management Scholarship aims to encourage and support aspiring accounting professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in the pest management industry. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to students pursuing accounting degrees, with a preference for those demonstrating an interest in the pest control industry.

"At PCO Bookkeepers and M&A Specialists, we believe it's crucial to invest in the future of the pest management industry by supporting the next generation of accounting professionals. This scholarship is our commitment to fostering talent and ensuring the financial health and success of pest control businesses for years to come," says Dan Gordon, owner of PCO Bookkeepers.

Award Amount: One (1) award per year totaling $1,000 

Scholarship Criteria

• Student graduating from a high school entering college
• Full-time student in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Priority given to those whose families serve in the pest control industry
• Preference given to students pursuing a degree in accounting with second preference given to students pursuing a business degree.

Application Submission Requirements

• Resume or curriculum vita.
• Current unofficial academic transcript.
• A one-page (minimum) essay describing applicant’s professional goals and aspirations and how he/she plans to use their studies to contribute to their field.
•  At least one (1) letter of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s work ethic, academic progress, and how they plan to use their studies to contribute to their field.
• Other supporting documents (research papers and proposals, faculty research participation, related industry internship participation, fellowship projects, industry work experience, etc.) can also be submitted.

Applications for this and all other Foundation scholarships will open in October. For more information about the Foundation and its scholarship program, visit NPMAFoundation.org or contact Mike Bentley at mbentley@pestworld.org.

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The Pest Management Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission and purpose is to advance the pest management industry through education, research, and outreach. The Pest Management Foundation is affiliated with the National Pest Management Association, the industry's only national trade group. The Foundation has been in existence for more than 60 years and has funded urban entomology research projects at universities nationwide. For more information, visit www.NPMAFoundation.org.