Letter of recommendation from someone who can discuss candidate’s academic achievements and/or character.
Video expressing how you pursue excellence, your interest in culinary arts/hospitality/baking & pastry/agriculture and long-term goals. This is your opportunity to express individuality/creativity, passion, commitment, and any other positive qualities. Videos should not exceed three minutes.
The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB), through Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), annually awards up to eleven $2,500 scholarships to eligible undergraduate students (rising sophomore through senior) enrolled in college/university programs that emphasize dairy. Majors include: communications/public relations, journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science, and Ag education. In addition, the NDPRB awards a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to the outstanding scholarship recipient.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, an interest in a career in a dairy-related discipline, and demonstrated leadership, initiative and integrity. Candidates are expected to fill out an online application, submit an official transcript of all college courses, and write a short statement describing their career aspirations, dairy-related activities and work experiences. The application information is evaluated by a NDPRB Scholarship Committee composed of an external review panel and at least two Board members. The recommendations of the Scholarship Committee are summarized by NDPRB staff and the scholarships are then awarded.
Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. college or university
Must be a student/enrollee of any of the following: entomology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, or other related studies.
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For a chance to win the scholarship, write a 300-word essay on any of the following topics:
In the fast-changing environment now, in your own words, how did it affect the bees, and what must be done to protect their population from getting smaller?
How can we spread awareness that caring for the bees is caring for the environment in general?
Aside from honey, what other benefits of bees are underrated?
Essays must be submitted as an attached PDF file to scholarship@mannlake.com, along with the following details:
Full Name
Address
Major
Phone number
School name
Date of birth
Use the following subject line: Mann Lake $1000 Scholarship | (Your Name). Only one submission per person is allowed. You must be able to prove your eligibility based on the above criteria.
Students enrolled for Engineering, Agriculture, or Business majors with a desire to enter into the dairy industry. Special consideration will be given to those interested in entering the Idaho dairy industry.
Application Process:
Fill out online application through the provide link.
Write an essay (250-400 words) on the following:
Describe why you decided to attend college, why you chose your major, why you are interested in pursuing a career in the Dairy Industry and what your goals are after you complete your education.
Must be enrolled in a college or university located within the United States or its territories and accredited by the U.S. Department of Education (for a list of accredited institutions, see http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx) at the time of application and at the time the Scholarship is awarded.
Must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
Must be a United States citizen and resident of the United States.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
How to Apply:
Students must also complete a 750-word essay on the topic of financial planning. Referring to these following questions:
What are your short and long-term financial goals? How do you plan to achieve these goals? What financial strategies (such as budgeting, investing, saving, and debt management) will you use and why?
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website
Must complete the WSU General Scholarship Application by January 31 prior to the start of the academic year. There is no additional application process.
Must be agricultural students of at least sophomore standing at WSU who meet the requirements for financial assistance and who have demonstrated growth and development in agriculturally oriented endeavors by working and achieving substantially to their capacities.
The term “agricultural students” shall be given broad interpretation so that any qualified students pursuing a course of study in any agriculturally-oriented or related field shall be eligible.
Must complete the WSU General Scholarship Application by January 31 prior to the start of the academic year. There is no additional application process.
Must be a graduate from Rosalia High School who are interested in agriculture studies at WSU.