Outstanding students with an interest in the dairy industry can apply for one of five $1,000 “Student Leader” scholarships offered by the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania. Scholarships are available for the 2013-2014 academic year, and applications are due June 1, 2013.
The scholarships are offered to provide recognition, encouragement and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled in academic programs that support the dairy industry. In 2012, seven qualified applicants received the scholarship.
Consideration for this scholarship will be given to Pennsylvania residents who are full-time undergraduate students planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in a qualifying field of study such as dairy and animal science; agriculture marketing and business; nutrition; food science; agricultural and extension education; agri-business management; agricultural engineering; or related fields.
Students may apply for and receive the scholarship in subsequent years. Selection of the scholarship winners will be made by a joint committee of the Center for Dairy Excellence and Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation board of directors. Decisions will be based on the completed application within the following criteria: academic performance; apparent commitment to a career related to the dairy industry; evidence of leadership, character and integrity; and application compliance.
Source: Center for Dairy Excellence