ROSEMONT, Ill. – Applications are being accepted for college
scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through
the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB).
Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, in
addition to a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to one outstanding
recipient. NDB funds, in part, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which manages the
national dairy checkoff program.
Undergraduate students in their sophomore through senior
year for the 2025-2026 academic school year and enrolled in college/university programs that emphasize dairy
are eligible. Relevant majors may include communications/public relations,
journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science and
agriculture education.
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 an official transcript of all college courses, and write a short
statement describing their career aspirations, dairy-related activities and
work experiences.
Applications can be found at dairycheckoff.com/about-us/scholarship.
Completed applications must be received no later than May
15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Questions about the program can be
submitted to ndbscholarships@dairy.org