The Southwestern Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (SWCMA) is now accepting applications for its 7th Annual Young Dairy Producer Educational Scholarship.
The scholarship in the amount of $2,000.00 is available to a young dairy producer or student whose Wisconsin-based dairy farm markets milk to any SWCMA member plant. Family members or farm employee family members are also eligible to apply.
Acceptable educational programs include, but are not limited to, the UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course, the Wisconsin Technical College System Farm Business and Production Management Course, the Lakeshore Technical College Farm Business and Production Management Courses, and any dairy-related studies at state universities. The scholarship winner must be enrolled during the entire academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.
The scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, an interest in milk production as a career, and demonstrated leadership, initiative and integrity. Candidates are expected to complete an application form, submit a transcript of all high school courses, and write a short statement describing their career aspirations, dairy-related activities and work experience.
Announcement of the winner will be made by April 30, 2009.