Tyson Foods awards scholarships to local students
Tyson Foods’ Amarillo facility has announced it has awarded $1,000 scholarships this year to 10 area students through its annual local scholarship program.
According to a news release, the scholarships will help 10 individuals with their college or university education-related expenses, such as tuition, books, academic fees, and room and board. Tyson Foods awards scholarships to children of current team members based on student performance, involvement in school and the community, and financial need.
“It’s extremely rewarding to support our team members’ children by giving them greater access to opportunities to continue their education after graduation,” said Jason McCoy, community liaison for Tyson Foods’ Amarillo plant. “We’re proud of our ongoing contributions that help serve the communities where our team members work, live and play.”
The 2022 Amarillo Tyson Foods scholarship recipients are:
- Natalie Gutierrez, daughter of Tyson team member Alma Gutierrez
- Eulalia Martinez, daughter of Tyson team member Roy Martinez
- Johnson Phan, son of Tyson team member Dien Phan
- Maithanh Nguyen, son of Tyson team members Nghia Nguyen and Ngoi Tran
- Le Phan, son of Tyson team member Kim Luong
- Wing Erra, son of Tyson team members Maung Aye and Khin Myint Yi
- Lah Tha Blay Wah, daughter of Tyson team member Eh Moo Paw
- Thiri Win, daughter of Tyson team members Ko Nyan and Shwe Hwa
- Ngan Tu, daughter of Tyson team member Kim Dat T Vo
- Tyrese Mosby, son of Tyson team member Dorothy Mosby
Scholarships are one of the many ways Tyson Foods supports its team members across the country, the release notes: "The company strives to be the most sought-after place to work and ensure team members have the tools and resources they need to be successful such as on-boarding and regular training; reliable transportation; a safe workplace; competitive compensation and benefits; and life skills training."
Tyson Foods also offers a variety of educational services for team members through its Upward Academy program and its recent announcement to provide access to free education for all team members. Interested applicants can visit the website https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers to learn more about career paths and opportunities.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Tyson Foods awards scholarships to local students
