Senior Dairy Science Scholarships

ALLYN HAGEN DAIRY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP    $750

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Be pursuing a degree in Dairy Science
  2. Give evidence of financial need
  3. Demonstrate integrity and leadership potential
  4. Be involved in extra-curricular activities related to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

ARTHUR R. PORTER SCHOLARSHIP     $1250

Recipient shall be selected on the basis of:

  1. Academic performance
  2. Financial Need
  3. Leadership

C.F. FOREMAN SCHOLARSHIP IN DAIRY SCIENCE     $2500

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Have good academic standing; GPA of 2.0 or higher
  2. Be enrolled in Dairy Science (production) or in a pre-professional curriculum administered by the dairy science curriculum

ERIK M. KREKEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP    $1500

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Demonstrate a love of agriculture
  2. Major in Animal Science with preference to a student studying Dairy Science
  3. Be a United States citizen
  4. Demonstrate reasonable progress towards obtaining a degree

ERPELDING ISU DAIRY SCIENCE INSPIRATION AWARD     $1000

This award is to enhance Dairy Science student's educational experiences with exposure to global agriculture and international policy and to encourage aspirations toward a post-graduation career with a global focus. The Recipient shall:

  1. Be enrolled in the Dept. of Animal Science majoring in Dairy Science
  2. Demonstrate financial need
  3. Demonstrate high academic achievement
  4. Have a record of co-curricular activity and involvement that indicates promise to the agricultural industry
  5. Preference shall be given to students who are considering a career with a global focus after graduation

JOHN & ROBERTA RODECAP SCHOLARSHIP     $500

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Present financial need
  2. Have leadership qualities; ie. Dairy Science Club, Dairy Judging Team
  3. Preference will be given to senior students who have transferred from Northeast Iowa Community College with a GPA between 2.20 and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

KERMIT & JANIS COGGSHALL SCHOLARSHIP IN DAIRY SCIENCE    $1000

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Be admitted to or enrolled in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
  2. Be majoring in Dairy Science
  3. Demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale
  4. Preference shall be given to students who display leadership and participate in school, professional organizations and community service activities. Evidence of this involvement may include such things as holding office, serving on a committee, or receiving honors and awards from a recognized student, professional or community organization.

LYLE E. MCBRIDE III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP     $1500

The recipient(s) must:

Major in Dairy Science

MARY B. & WILLIAM H. GILBERT BROWN SWISS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP     $1000

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Be a member of the Dairy Science Club
  2. Demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  3. As part of their application, submit a 500 word essay that outlines the specific merits of Brown Swiss dairy cattle. This report should include any personal, applicable experience with the breed such as ownership, employment or judging activities
  4. Preference shall be given to students who display leadership and/or participation in school and community activities as evidenced by such things as active participation/leadership role in a recognized student organization, professional organization, or honors and awards received

NAYLOR EDUCATIONAL AID FUND IN DAIRY SCIENCE     $750

The recipient(s) must:

Demonstrate financial need

PAUL STEWART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP     $1000

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Have completed his/her Freshman year in agriculture
  2. Have an interest in dairy cattle, primarily the Holstein breed
  3. Have outstanding scholarship, character, and promise of leadership
  4. Present financial need

RALPH BAKER SCHOLARSHIP     $800

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Demonstrate financial need
  2. Be enrolled in the Dept of Animal Science
  3. Be committed to a Dairy Science-affiliated major

ROGER AND SUSAN LENIUS DAIRY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP    $1187.50

The recipient(s) must:

  1. Be majoring in Dairy Science in the Dept. of Animal Science
  2. Demonstrate Financial Need
  3. First preference shall be given to students who participate on the dairy judging team and/or dairy science club
  4. Second preference shall be given to students who intend to pursue a career in dairy science upon graduation

RUSSELL BENTLEY DAIRY SCIENCE AWARDS     $1250

Recipient shall be selected on the basis of:

  1. Academic excellence
  2. Leadership performance
  3. Financial Need

THORVALD J. ANDERSEN SCHOLARSHIP     $2500

Recipient shall be selected on the basis of:

  1. Academic performance
  2. Financial Need
  3. Leadership