Attention, students: Midwest Dairy is excited to announce scholarship opportunities available for the 2025-2026 academic year. High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students who reside in the Midwest Dairy region are encouraged to apply. Detailed information and the applications can be found at www.MidwestDairy.com/scholarships.
Providing scholarship opportunities is a key commitment for Midwest Dairy farmers. This initiative aligns with our mission to foster dairy advocates and develop the next generation of dairy leaders. These scholarships recognize students who are passionate about advancing the dairy community and ensuring its success.
As a Farmer Relations Manager covering Iowa, I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact these funds have on students in our state and beyond. Having grown up on a dairy farm and received this scholarship myself, I understand how impactful this scholarship program is. It’s truly an honor to celebrate the achievements of these emerging dairy leaders through this initiative.
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts vary by state and region, with application deadlines ranging from March 1-15. For questions related to the application or eligibility requirements, please contact your local Farmer Relations Manager.
Below is information about scholarship opportunities in each state:
— Illinois: Five $1,000 scholarships are available. The online application process must be completed by March 1, 2025.
— Iowa: Eleven $1,000 scholarships are available. The online application process must be completed by March 1, 2025.
— Minnesota: More than $3,000 in scholarships are available at the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences in St. Paul, Minnesota, and two $1,200 scholarships are available at the University of Minnesota-Crookston.
— Missouri and Kansas: Two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships are available. The online application process must be completed by March 15, 2025.
— Nebraska: One $1,500, two $1,000 and three $500 scholarships are available. The online application process must be completed by March 1, 2025.
— North Dakota: One $1,000 scholarship is available through North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota.
— Ozarks: Four $750 scholarships are available. The online application process must be completed by March 15, 2025.
— South Dakota: Scholarships are available annually to students studying at the South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota.
Interested in more dairy scholarship opportunities? Dairy Management Inc. offers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level listed below.
National Dairy Promotion and Research Board Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Up to 11 $2,500 scholarships are available to eligible undergraduate students (rising sophomore through senior) enrolled in a college or university program emphasizing dairy. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, an interest in a career in a dairy-related discipline and demonstrated leadership, initiative and integrity. Candidates must complete an application form, submit a transcript of all college courses and write a short statement describing their career aspirations, dairy-related activities and work experiences.
National Dairy Shrine Scholarships
Eleven scholarship opportunities are provided to encourage college and university students to pursue careers in dairy- or food-related majors. These major areas can include Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Education, General Education and Food and Nutrition. Awards are based on experience, ability and interests in dairy/product marketing. Co-sponsored with DMI. Application deadline is April 15.
Midwest Dairy, along with the farmers we proudly represent, values this scholarship program. I encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity and apply.
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