C.M.M.A. Scholarship
Office: (708) 478-7270
Chicago Midwest Meat Association
- Applicants parents must be a employed by a Member of the Chicago Midwest Meat Association
- Must be employed with member company for at least one year
- Award is for $4,000 dollars initially and renewable at the same rate for up to 4 years of undergraduate study
- Payment for subsequent years is contingent upon the student's academic standing and parents continued employment with a member company
2026-2027
Scholarship Winners
Kevin Lange
Parent Company: OSI Group
University of IL Urbana
Matthew Swais
Parent Company: Old National Bank
Purdue University
Lucas Flynn
Parent Company: Tall Circle Meats
Brown University
Ryan Cotner
Parent Company: OSI Group
Indiana University
Miley Rodriguez
Parent Company: Lincoln Provisions
University of IL Urbana
Braden Meyer
Parent Company: Advantage Packaging
University Of Alabama
Emily M Schmidt
Parent Company: Vienna Beef
University of Missouri - Columbia
Owen DeSousa
Parent Company: Mutual of Omaha
McHenry County College
RENEWAL APPLICANTS:
David Pausan
Parent Company: OSI Group
University of IL Urbana
Rosario Belen Torres
Parent Company: Lincoln Provisions
University of Springfield
Patrick Michael Holt
Parent Company: OSI Group
University of IL Urbana
Damian Martinez
Parent Company: Lincoln Provisions
University of IL Urbana
Olivia Greazel
Parent Company: Wintrust Bank
University of Colorado Boulder
Meghan Czerwinski
Parent Company: Wintrust Bank
North Carolina State University
Anthony Cotner
Parent Company: OSI Group
Iowa State University
Charles David Pechman
Parent Company: OSI Group
University of IL Urbana
Alexis Fornero
Parent Company: Wintrust Bank
Purdue University
Sobhika Sampath
Parent Company: Urner Barry
University of NC at Chapel Hill
Maggie Lane
Parent Company: OSI Group
Ohio State University
Cherise Lee
Parent Company: Bridgford Foods
University of IL at Chicago
2026-2027 Winners have been contacted by phone and email!
CONGRATULATIONS to this year winners!
Instructions for Current College Students Applying for a CMMA Scholarship:
Please submit the following materials to be considered for the scholarship:
1. Completed Scholarship Application
Ensure all sections are filled out accurately and completely.
2. Official College Transcript
Submit all completed college grades. Refer to the application form for specific submission guidelines.
3. SAT/ACT Scores
If you are a graduating high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore, please include a copy of your SAT or ACT scores.
Juniors and seniors in college may disregard this requirement.
4. Personal Letter
Write a letter (3–5 paragraphs) addressed to "The Professor" that includes the following:
* The degree you are currently pursuing
* Any extracurricular activities you’re involved in
* Your current employment (if applicable)
* Any awards, honors, or recognitions you have received
Scholarship applications will be emailed to ALL CMMA member companies on
Monday, May 10, 2027
2027 Scholarship Application
We ask that each company posts this application for all their employees to read. To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:
