Posted: March 7, 2025
Applications must be postmarked by June 6, 2025.
As part of Dairy Farmers of America's (DFA) Mideast Area Council's commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in the dairy industry, five $1,000 at-large scholarships are available for Mideast Area high school seniors and college students. Applicants must be registered or accepted as an undergraduate to a college, university or recognized trade school.
These scholarships are offered yearly to farmer-owners, their children, and on-farm employees. There are no age or course of study restrictions. Students cannot have also received another DFA-sponsored scholarship, including one offered through their college or university for the 2025-2026 academic year. Proof of acceptance or current college registration is required to be included with a completed application.
"The Mideast Area scholarship program is designed to aid students from DFA Mideast Area farms," says Stefanie Bowman, communications manager. "Mideast Area Council members conduct a blind review of all applications and determine the winners based on agricultural, extracurricular, and community activities, along with academic records and scholarship essays."
Applications are available by calling 330-670-7946, by emailing sbowman@dfamilk.com, or they can be downloaded from the Mideast Area section of the DFA farmer-only website, and must be postmarked by June 6, 2025.
