The application period is now closed. Scholarship recipients will be notified in mid-January.

Donor: Phil Gregory

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

The Phil Gregory Scholarship for Young Pest Management Professionals was created to support students who seek to join the pest management industry. “I am honored to be able to encourage and inspire the younger generation who are so eager to learn and advance their careers in a field that I have enjoyed being a part of for over fifty years.” – Phil Gregory

Scholarship Criteria

• Full time student in good academic standing with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Priority given to those whose families serve in the pest control industry.
• Undergraduate or graduate student whose studies focus on urban entomology, rodentology, or biological sciences.

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 applicant’s teacher or counselor addressing the applicant's progress in studies, and his or her work ethic.
• Other supporting documents (research papers and proposals, faculty research participation, related industry internship participation, fellowship projects, industry work experience, etc.) can also be submitted.