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.
To qualify, undergraduate or graduate students must be majoring in a communications field of study and attend or be planning to attend an accredited college or university within the United States.
How to Apply:
To apply, please use the form below. Attach a short, original essay (maximum of 1000 words) that answer the following questions…
why you are interested in pursuing a career in the communications field.
why you are the best candidate for this opportunity.
how you will use the scholarship.
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.
Be seeking a degree in business, management, communications, marketing or related field.
Have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
The deadline for this scholarship is September 1st annually
How to Apply
Write a 1,500-2,000 word essay entitled “Beldon Scholarship” that answers the following prompt:
In the mid-1990s, Beldon partnered with a one-of-a-kind gutter protection system to ensure all customers are provided with the most advanced home improvement solution for their homes. Because of this partnership, Beldon has become the most successful gutter system installation and roofing company to date. As an aspiring business leader, what are 3 qualities you believe a new business partner should maintain in order to ensure the highest quality of products and services to a company?
Mail your official transcript and essay to:
Beldon Attn: Scholarship Committee
5039 West Ave
San Antonio, TX 78213-0380
The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.