PPQ monitors passengers arriving from out- 

 side the United States at airports, seaports, 

 and border crossings to assure that no prohib- 

 ited agricukural items are brought into the 

 country. Air, truck, and maritime cargoes are 

 inspected for potential pests and diseases in 

 imported fruits and vegetables, and PPQ cer- 

 tifies that U.S. agricultural exports are free of 

 pests and diseases. This certification facili- 

 tates trade w^ith foreign countries. 



PPQ is offering scholarships and career 

 exploration opportunities to academically 

 qualified students who are enrolled in 

 college-level programs related to agriculture 

 or the biological sciences. Sophomores and 

 juniors attending an accredited college or 

 university are eligible to apply. These stu- 

 dents can receive up to $5,000 in financial 

 assistance each year they are enrolled in a 

 degree program. Students must maintain at 

 least a 2.5 grade-point average. Here are the 

 details. 



What Does the 

 WiUiam F. Helms 

 Scholarship Program 

 Offer Youl 



^ Financial aid while pursuing a degree, 



^ Tutoring assistance, 



^ Mentoring, 



^ Paid work experience during vacation 

 periods, 



^ Career exploration, and 



^ Possible employment upon graduation. 



