Youth In Action

The 4‑H Youth in Action program amplifies the diverse stories and leadership of 4‑H youth who are making a difference in their communities every day. It is a premiere community of 4‑H’ers who are preparing for their future while showcasing how 4‑H changed their lives and equipped them to change the lives of others.

For more information visit Youth in Action Program - National 4-H Council.

Youth Scholarship

The Brown Swiss Association awards a $1000 scholarship or grant, annually to youth pursuing a degree in agriculture or a dairy-related field. If the winner is not attending college, the grant will apply toward the purchase of a registered Brown Swiss animal. Applicants are encouraged to reapply each year. Additional Scholarships are sponsored by Progressive Brown Swiss Sires, Lynn & Peter Vail, Goldfawn Farm, and the Howard Voegeli Memorial Fund. The recipient is announced at the National Convention Annual Meeting. 

For more information visit Brown Swiss Association (brownswissusa.com).

GENEX Scholarship

GENEX provides financial support to college students to ensure they have every opportunity to become tomorrow’s agricultural leaders.

Student is eligible to apply if...

• Will be attending a 4-year college or university or 2-year technical college in fall 2023
• Are pursuing a degree in an agricultural field
• Are affiliated with a GENEX cooperative member* by having an active role on the member’s dairy or ranch
• Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Have not previously received the GENEX Collegiate Scholarship

For more information visit GENEX Collegiate Scholarships – GENEX.

Dairy Shrine

Since its inception, Dairy Shrine has recognized the importance of laying a foundation for the future and has constantly expanded its youth programs to capture and challenge the interest of outstanding dairy youth. All Dairy Shrine scholarships and student awards are only for U.S. students attending schools, colleges or universities in the United States and majoring in dairy or other agricultural related fields.

For more information visit Youth - Dairy Shrine.

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

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.

For more information visit 2023 National Dairy Board Scholarship Program (abstractscorecard.com)

Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship

This scholarship to supports those interested in pursuing careers within the dairy or food industry. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of the following criteria: academic performance, commitment to a career in the dairy or food industry as well as the potential for success. This scholarship is set at $3,500 in 2023 with multiple winners to be awarded this year.

Applicants may be junior or senior level undergraduate students and Master or Ph.D. candidates in dairy or food sciences, attending a North American university.

For more information visit Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship - FPSA -.

Washington Dairy Ambassador Scholarship

Dairy Farmers of Washington is committed to supporting current and former county and state dairy ambassadors who served county or statewide in Washington.

• The applicant must be a former or current county or state Dairy Ambassador in Washington state enrolled in a four-year university, two-year college and/or trade school in any state for the 2023-2024 academic year with any major.
• Any major or field of study at an accredited institution qualifies. 
• The winner of a $5,000 award must wait one year before they can re-apply for any subsequent award.
• There is no waiting period required for any winner of a lesser dollar award to re-apply.

For more information visit Washington Dairy Ambassador Scholarship (wadairy.org).

Women in Agribusiness

Women in Agribusiness Scholarships defray the cost of attending the annual WIA Summit for students who have shown a strong interest in developing a career in the agribusiness industry. The Annual Women in Agribusiness Summit is the premier event for agribusiness women across the entire value chain to learn the most current and critical topics facing our industry. Applicants must be full-time junior or senior level undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral candidate students attending an accredited college or university.

For more information visit Women in Ag | Women in Agribusiness.

Washington Farm Bureau

DeVries Memorial Scholarship & County Farm Bureaus Scholarships. Each year the Washington Farm Bureau offers up to five (5) $2,000 scholarships as part of the Ray DeVries Memorial Scholarship program. In addition, county farm bureaus offer educational funding through their scholarship programs.

Applicants must check with their own county for application requirements and submission due dates.

Washington Dairy Industry Sponsorship

Dairy Farmers of Washington supports and strengthens the dairy community through county and state fairs, youth leadership programs, community events and other programs. To request funding for a program/event, please complete this application. Programs, activities, and events that build consumer trust in dairy, strengthen the dairy community, and increase dairy sales are eligible for funding.

Examples of past programs/events:

• Workshops, conferences, and events that develop dairy-related and/or communication skills of dairy youth and the dairy community
• County fair dairy activities, dairy cattle shows, etc.
• Dairy Women projects/events with large consumer participation and impact.

For more information visit Dairy Industry Sponsorships - Washington Dairy (wadairy.org)