Pest Management Foundation Announces New Scholarship

FAIRFAX, Va. — The Pest Management Foundation has announced the availability of the Tesh and PMi Family Education Foundation Scholarship, established by William and Laurie Tesh, starting October 1.

“It is truly our pleasure to be able to establish a scholarship fund that will serve students interested in our industry,” said Billy Tesh, president of Pest Management Systems, in Greensboro, N.C. “Besides hard work and dedication, education and continuing education are essential for the next generation of pest control professionals to thrive and remain successful in their efforts. It is so meaningful to our family to be able to contribute in such a way that gives back to an incredible industry that has given so much to us. It is our hope that the students who receive this scholarship will support, and will understand the profound impact and difference they will be able to make in our communities. We are in the business of helping others, this opportunity will do just that.”

The Tesh and PMi Family Education Foundation Scholarship will award an applicant $1,000 scholarship per year. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior entering college, trade school or a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in any field with a GPA of 3.5 or higher each year.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Student graduating from high school entering college or trade school, or a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in any field with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Priority given to those whose families are employed by Pest Management Systems Inc.
• Priority given to those whose families serve in the pest control industry.

Application 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 a field in urban pest management.
• At least one letter of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s work ethic, academic progress and how he/she plans 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.

The Foundation said applications for all scholarships will open in October. For more information about the Foundation, its scholarship program and how to apply for scholarships visit NPMAFoundation.org or contact Mike Bentley at mbentley@pestworld.org.