MoKan Midwest Dairy Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association
Overview
Midwest Dairy supports the development of dairy advocates and future industry leaders by awarding scholarships to students who either come from dairy farms or are pursuing dairy-related fields of study. Scholarship rules and award amounts differ by state and region. In addition to regional awards, Dairy Management Inc. administers checkoff-funded scholarships at the national level.
Who is eligible
- Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.
- As of January 1 of the current calendar year, the applicant must be connected to the Midwest Dairy checkoff. This connection may be satisfied if the applicant, or the applicant’s parent(s), guardian(s), grandparent(s), or sibling, own a dairy farm located within the MoKan Division territory (Kansas and northern Missouri).
- Previous scholarship recipients are allowed to apply again in later years provided they still meet the eligibility requirements.
How applicants are evaluated
Applications will be judged on:
- Involvement in and contributions to the dairy industry
- Demonstrated leadership
- Career goals and plans in the dairy field
- Academic performance
Application steps and timeline
1. Submit the online application by March 15, 2026.
2. Applicants chosen to receive awards will be informed by May 15, 2026. Awardees must provide the following documents by June 1, 2026:
- High-resolution photograph
- Newspaper information form
- Publicity consent form
- Completed W-9 form
3. Scholarship funds will be mailed directly to the student by August 1, 2026.
If you have questions about eligibility, documentation, or the online application, contact Midwest Dairy for assistance.