The Mid Atlantic Food Trade Organization (MAFTO) recently awarded its 2020 scholarships to recipients selected by the organization’s scholarships committee based on academic success, overall excellence of character, and potential for community contributions and leadership. Since 2005, MAFTO has awarded 138 scholarships totaling $434,000. Each of this year’s chosen students will receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Brynn Foley is a sophomore attending Widener University studying psychology in the physical therapy program. She is a member of the Widener women’s soccer team and is also an active member in the honors program on campus. After completing the six-year physical therapy program, Foley plans on finding a job in the PT field, working with athletes to rehab their injuries.
Jordan Sckupakus is a junior at the Pennsylvania State University working toward her degree in secondary biology education. She hopes to work in teaching biology in middle or high schools after graduating and to eventually seek higher education in order to one day become a professor in biology as well as a researcher in the field.
Natalie Null is a sophomore at the University of Richmond majoring in international business and finance with a minor in leadership studies. She serves as Kappa Alpha Theta’s scholarship director and is part of the Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society. After graduation, Null hopes to work for an international company leading its finance team.
Anna O’Brien is currently a senior at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS studying theology with a minor in education. O’Brien is passionate about her school community and is very involved on her campus this year as a resident assistant as well as a Regnum Christi team member and bible study leader. After she graduates in May, O’Brien will begin pursuing her career as an elementary school religion and catechesis teacher.
