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National Dairy Board Offers College Scholarships
Eleven $2,500 scholarships and one $3,500 memorial scholarship available for dairy-focused students
Mar. 12, 2026 at 6:01pm
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The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) is accepting applications for college scholarships worth $2,500 each, as well as a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships are open to undergraduate students in their sophomore through senior year who are enrolled in programs emphasizing dairy-related fields such as communications, journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science, and agriculture education.
Why it matters
The NDB scholarship program aims to support and encourage the next generation of dairy industry leaders and professionals, investing in students with a demonstrated interest in pursuing careers related to dairy production, processing, and promotion.
The details
To be eligible, students must complete an application form, submit an official transcript, and write a short statement describing their career aspirations, dairy-related activities, and work experiences. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, interest in a dairy-related career, and demonstrated leadership, initiative, and integrity.
- The application deadline is May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
The players
National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB)
The NDB manages the national dairy checkoff program and funds Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which oversees dairy promotion and research efforts on behalf of America's dairy farmers and importers.
What’s next
Interested students can find the application form and more information at dairycheckoff.com/about-us/scholarship.
The takeaway
This scholarship program provides valuable financial support and recognition for college students pursuing dairy-related fields, helping to cultivate the next generation of dairy industry professionals and leaders.
