PCA DeRidder Mill Providing Scholarships to High School Seniors

Packaging Corporation of America’s (Lake Forest, Ill., USA) containerboard mill in DeRidder, La., this week announced that it is offering scholarships to two graduating seniors from each of six local schools—DeRidder High School, Merryville High School, Singer High School, East Beauregard High School, Rosepine High School, and South Beauregard High School.

For each school, one scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 and another at $500. Criteria used to select the recipients includes financial need, scholastic excellence, extra-curricular activities, and relationship of degree to the papermaking industry.

 

 

According to the human resources specialist at DeRidder, "the PCA DeRidder mill provides scholarships to local students not only to help graduating seniors in need, but also to benefit the community. When students leave to continue their education, it is our hope that they will come back to provide betterment to the area. Whether they work for PCA or pursue another career, they will still be adding value to our community."

Student applications are currently being received for the scholarships.

The PCA DeRidder mill has two containerboard machines. No. 1 machine produces linerboard grades 26 lb. through 52 lb., including many high-performance and specialty grades. The No. 3 machine can produce both corrugating medium and lightweight linerboard.

PCA annually produces more than 3.9 million tons of kraft linerboard and semi-chemical corrugating medium for PCA’s own converting facilities, as well as for numerous domestic and international customers. All of PCA’s mills are Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®)-certified. More information is available online.