Nebraska Scholarships

Eligibility

• Applicant must be considered or accepted as a full-time undergraduate and graduate student at an accredited college. Current high school seniors enrolling as full-time students at an accredited college this fall are eligible to apply.
• Applicant must contribute to Midwest Dairy checkoff as of January 1 of the current calendar year by one of the following:
  • Applicant, or applicant’s parents/guardians/grandparents/sibling, must own a dairy farm located in the state of Nebraska.
  • Applicant must be employed on a dairy farm located in the state of Nebraska and be recommended by the producer employer.
• Former recipients of the scholarship may reapply in subsequent years, providing they remain eligible.

Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated on contributions to and involvement in the dairy industry, leadership, career plans, and academic standing.

Application Process

1. Complete the online application form by March 1, 2026.
2. Recipients will be notified by April 15, 2026, and will be asked to submit the following by May 15, 2026:
   • High-Resolution Photograph
   • Newspaper Information Form
   • Publicity Consent Form
   • W9 Form
3. Scholarship winners will be required to send verification or proof of enrollment from the college attending by September 1, 2026. Upon receipt, scholarship funds will be sent directly to the student.