DFA Scholarship Foundation
Eligibility
Selection criteria
Application
Sponsorships
News releases
Contact Info

To recognize outstanding students for pursuing careers in the dairy industry, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is pleased to offer a scholarship program for college students. DFA recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry, and is committed to investing in their educations.

There are a variety of challenging and rewarding careers in the dairy industry.  Are you pursuing a dairy career in one of the following areas?

  • Dairy Herd Management/Production
  • Large Animal Veterinary Medicine
  • Marketing/Economics/Finance
  • Processing/Manufacturing
  • Communications/Journalism
  • Quality Assurance
  • Dairy Nutrition
  • Dairy Foods
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Policy
  • Genetics
  • Law
  • Others

Scholarships

If you are pursuing one of these dairy careers, you are eligible to apply for one of DFA’s $1,500 scholarships. The number of scholarships will be determined by the number and quality of applicants and available funds.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be pursuing a career in the dairy industry. 
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited college, university or trade school. High school seniors and post-graduates are also eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

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

Application

The 2009 application will be available in the fall of 2008. Applications will be due January 15, 2009 and must include:

  • Application
  • Most recent high school or college transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation from a professor, academic advisor, employer or dairy industry contact

Sponsorships

Dairy industry supporters are invited to join DFA in investing in the future of the dairy industry. Contributions should be made payable to the DFA Scholarship Foundation and mailed with the contribution form below. The Foundation is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service.

Contribution form

Thanks to the following industry supporters who have contributed to DFA's Scholarship Foundation.

2007-08 Sponsors
2008-09 Sponsors

News Releases

March 18, 2008 - Five Students Receive $1,500 Scholarships from DFA

October 23, 2007 - DFA Introduces Scholarship Program for Students Pursuing Careers in the Dairy Industry

Contact Information

Stephanie Meyers
816-801-6478

Talk to Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map | What's New


powered by FreeFind