Dairy Industry Scholarships

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Dairy Industry Scholarships: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for college students.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. has established a scholarship program for college students who are pursuing careers in the dairy industry, and will award $1,500 scholarships during its annual meeting in March in Kansas City, Mo.

Students pursuing any aspect of the dairy industry are eligible, ranging from dairy herd management to dairy nutrition, genetics or communications.

Applicants must also be enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited college, university or trade school. High school seniors planning to enroll, as well as post-graduates, also are eligible to apply.

Applications may be submitted online, e-mailed, faxed or mailed.

Winners will be selected based on the following criteria:

  • Applicant's commitment and passion to have a career in the dairy industry, and responses to three essay questions.
  • Extracurricular activities, awards, recognition and work experience
  • Academic achievement
  • Financial need

    Applications are due Jan 15 and must include two letters of recommendation and the most recent high school or college transcript.

    Applications may be submitted on-line, printed and e-mailed, faxed or mailed to:

    E-mail: scholarships[at]dfamilk.com.

    Dairy Farmers of America,

    ATTN: Scholarship Foundation,

    10220 N. Ambassador Drive,

    Kansas City,

    MO 64153.

    For more information see; Dairy Industry Scholarships Website

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