02/15/2022

Students Awarded Scholarships by State Pest Association

The Education Foundation of the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) announced its recent scholarship recipients.

The Foundation awarded a scholarship to Chris Hayes to assist in the continuation of his studies at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Hayes is a graduate student studying Entomology with a focus on bed bugs.

The Foundation awards $1,500 annually to students attending North Carolina State University. The scholarship was presented at the NCPMA Pest Control Technician’s School in Durham in January 2022.

In addition, the Foundation recently awarded Past President’s Scholarships to eight students pursuing post-high school education programs in the fall of 2021.

Student Company	School
Ryan Collins Terminix Services	Southwestern Community College
Suzan Eudy Carolina Pest Management	Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Paul Kelly McNeely Pest Control	East Carolina University
Adam Lunsford Terminix	Indiana State University
Rachelle Mendiola Ehrlich	Western Carolina University
Chase Miller Clint Miller Exterminating	North Carolina State University
Wesley Stevens Bruce Terminix Company	Regent University
Ashley Terrell Carolina Pest Management	University of North Carolina at Pembroke

The Past President’s Scholarship by the Education Foundation of the NCPMA was created in 2004 to help encourage and build the next generation of pest management professionals. Scholarships are awarded to owners or employees of NCPMA member companies and/or their family members including spouses, children and grandchildren. Preference is given to those who demonstrate an interest in pursuing careers in the pest management industry.

NCPMA has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships since 2005.