Minnesota Division of Midwest Dairy Scholarships
Midwest Dairy Association
Deadline: March 15.
To provide financial assistance to students who are in need. Qualifications: Applicants must be considered or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college; must contribute to Midwest Dairy checkoff as of January 1 of the current calendar year by one of the following: Applicants, or Applicants' parents/guardians/grandparents/sibling, must own a dairy farm located in the MoKan Division territory, including Kansas and northern Missouri; former recipients of the scholarship may re-apply in subsequent years, providing they remain eligible. Selection criteria: Applicants will be evaluated on contributions to and involvement in the dairy industry, leadership, career plans and academic standing. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include copy of current transcript (20 points); 2-3 letters of reference (15 points); brief essay questions: list applicants past and present leadership involvement in applicants school and community (20 points), list applicants past and present involvement in the dairy community (20 points); discuss applicants career aspirations; how will applicants represent the dairy industry through applicants work after graduation (25 points). Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.