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Arden Hills Today
By the People, for the People
Purina Offers $30,000 in Scholarships for Animal Agriculture Students
The scholarships are open to high school seniors and undergraduates with experience in raising and caring for livestock.
Mar. 18, 2026 at 10:17pm
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Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O'Lakes Foundation, has opened a scholarship program designed to assist students with experience in agriculture and livestock production in pursuing their passions and furthering their education. The program will award ten $3,000 scholarships to eligible undergraduate students and current high school seniors in the U.S. who have experience raising and caring for small or large livestock, equine, and/or poultry.
Why it matters
The scholarships aim to support and encourage the next generation of leaders in the animal agriculture industry, which is crucial for the future of food production and sustainability. By investing in students with hands-on experience, Purina and Land O'Lakes are helping to cultivate the skills and knowledge needed to advance the field of animal agriculture.
The details
To be eligible, applicants must have experience raising and caring for small or large livestock, equine, and/or poultry. They will be evaluated based on their applications, which should illustrate the impact animal agriculture has had on their lives, as well as detail their academic achievements, leadership skills, community involvement, and vision for the future. The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study and current undergraduate students enrolled in accredited two- or four-year colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools in the U.S.
- The scholarship application period is open from March 18 to 3 p.m. CST on April 16, 2026.
- Awardees will be notified in June 2026.
- Funds will be distributed for the Fall 2026 semester.
The players
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
A national organization serving producers, animal owners, and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers, and other retailers throughout the U.S. Purina is headquartered in Arden Hills, Minnesota, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O'Lakes Foundation
The charitable arm of Land O'Lakes, Inc., a farmer-owned cooperative that partners with Purina Animal Nutrition on various initiatives.
What’s next
Eligible students can apply for the Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship by visiting the program's website at https://www.purinamills.com/scholarship.
The takeaway
The Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship program demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in the animal agriculture industry. By providing financial assistance to students with hands-on experience, Purina and Land O'Lakes are investing in the future of sustainable food production and the continued growth of the sector.
