Fairfax, VA – June 7, 2024 – The Pest Management Foundation has announced three new scholarships as part of its new endowed scholarship program.

First announced at PestWorld 2022 in Boston, the Foundation’s endowed scholarship program allows donors to establish an endowed scholarship that can be custom-named for individuals, companies, or organizations. Criteria for scholarship awards are flexible and also determined by the donor. The minimum gift to establish an endowed scholarship is $25,000 and gifts may be paid all at once, or over a five-year period.

The new scholarships are:

Jim Ogle Scholarship, endowed by James Ogle

Jim Ogle always believed in education and having a quality training program for his company, Lloyd Pest Control. It is with great honor that the Ogle family has created the Jim Ogle Endowed Scholarship to help further college education in entomology or other pest management research.

NPMA Bright Futures Scholarship, endowed by the National Pest Management Association

The National Pest Management Association proudly announces the establishment of the NPMA Bright Futures Scholarship, a prestigious $1,000 per-year award dedicated to honoring all past presidents of the association. The NPMA Bright Futures Scholarship serves to inspire innovation and excellence in the industry by supporting the next generation of pest management professionals. Through this scholarship, NPMA hopes to carry on the legacy of all past presidents through fostering talent and driving progress in the pest management industry.

Dr. Phil Koehler Scholarship, endowed by Jerry Gahlhoff

Dr. Phil Koehler dedicated his career to supporting and developing students in Urban Entomology. This scholarship was established to honor his efforts by providing financial support to students that desire to study and find careers in this wonderful industry.

These scholarships represent a commitment to the development of the next generation of pest management professionals through the support of students pursuing higher education and to those parents and families working in the field.

All applications for the upcoming year will open on October 1. Further details on applying for these scholarships can be found at www.NPMAFoundaiton.org. For more information about the

Foundation and the endowed 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.