Midwest Dairy has announced they are now seeking students to apply for the Nebraska College Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic school year. Students are invited to apply for the scholarship until March 1 through an online process.
Online scholarship applications are due March 1, 2026. Applicants will be evaluated on contribution to and involvement in the dairy industry, leadership, career plans, and academic standing. For online application and more information, go to: https://www.midwestdairy.com/nebraska-scholarships.
There are two levels of scholarships available.
1) Full-time undergraduate and graduate students with minimum second-year enrollment at an accredited college. Preference will be given to those pursuing a career within and/or supporting the dairy industry. Scholarship levels include one (1) $1,500 and two (2) $1,000 awards. When answering the essay question on future career plans, applications are to describe how their education will be used to support the dairy industry.
2) Full-time undergraduate (including high school seniors) and graduate students at an accredited college. Scholarship level includes three (3) $500 awards.
To be eligible for this scholarship opportunity applicant must also contribute to Midwest Dairy checkoff as of January 1 of the current calendar year by one of the following:
1) Applicant, or applicant’s parents/guardians/grandparents/sibling, must own a dairy farm located in the state of Nebraska.
2) Applicant must be employed on a dairy farm located in the state of Nebraska and be recommended by the producer employer.
3) Former recipients of the scholarship may re-apply in subsequent years, providing they remain eligible.
“The Midwest Dairy Nebraska Scholarship is about recognizing students who are committed to building up the dairy industry and carrying it forward into the future,” said Tracy J. Behnken, Manager of Farmer Relations in Nebraska. “We are proud to continue our commitment to these remarkable students and the hardworking dairy farm families Midwest Dairy represents.”
Dairy students are also invited to apply for scholarships from Dairy Management Inc., which offers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level. For more information about the dairy scholarships, please visit https://www.midwestdairy.com/young-dairy-leaders/dairy-scholarships/.
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More details at: https://www.midwestdairy.com/nebraska-scholarships