Partner University Degree Requirements

Tyson Foods has announced funding for a new 3+1 Poultry Scholarship Program at the University of Arkansas, designed to support students pursuing degrees in poultry science and related agricultural fields. The initiative, launched in partnership with the university’s Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, will provide financial assistance to eligible students who complete three years of undergraduate study at partner community colleges before transferring to the University of Arkansas for their final year.

The program builds on Tyson Foods’ existing collaborations with Arkansas State University, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Missouri State University, expanding its investment in workforce development for the poultry industry. By targeting students from partner institutions, the scholarship aims to strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers entering the poultry sector, particularly in Northwest Arkansas, where Tyson Foods maintains a significant operational presence.

Under the 3+1 model, students spend their first three years at participating community colleges, earning foundational credits in agriculture, biology, or business, before transferring to the University of Arkansas to complete their bachelor’s degree in poultry science. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and other educational expenses during the final year at the university, reducing financial barriers for students from underrepresented or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.