Syngenta Donates to Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Fund

WASHINGTON - Pi Chi Omega announced a $4,500 contribution from long-time supporter Syngenta.  This contribution helps Pi Chi Omega provide scholarship funds and research support to students studying urban entomology at the under-graduate and graduate level.   

Syngenta has, for years, been making this contribution through its partnership with Copesan and the Copesan Charity Raffle held each year at the annual meeting. Syngenta felt strongly about the need to maintain this giving and support of Pi Chi Omega. Syngenta’s annual commitment to this amount accounts for 1/3 of Pi Chi Omega's current annual scholarship award obligation.

“Education is vital to a thriving pest control industry – and ultimately contributes to the wellbeing of our communities,” said Berry Cothern, district manager for Professional Pest Management at Syngenta, North America. “Syngenta is proud to partner with organizations like Pi Chi Omega in the continual support of entomology students who fuel industry growth and innovation.” 

Cassie Krejci, president of Pi Chi Omega, added,  “Having industry partners like Syngenta that graciously step up to the plate to contribute to our scholarship program is integral to our organization’s mission of enriching the pest management industry. We thank the Syngenta team for their continued support of students through the Pi Chi Omega scholarship program.”   

Pi Chi Omega provides five $2,000 scholarships, and one $3,000 scholarship each year to deserving entomology students at universities in undergrad-uate and graduate programs.  In 46 years, Pi Chi Omega has awarded more than 140 scholarships