Are you a college student looking to pursue a career in the dairy industry? We want to help.
Each year, Maryland & Virginia awards a series of five $1,000 scholarships, and thanks to the MDVA Fund, the cooperative is able to offer additional scholarships to deserving students.
Scholarships are available to students pursuing careers in the dairy industry who are currently enrolled in a two or four-year accredited college, and must be one of the following:
Winners are chosen based on their commitment to the dairy industry, leadership ability, initiative, character, integrity, and participation in extracurricular activities.
For more information about the cooperative’s scholarship program, please contact Daniela Roland at 814-386-8000 or droland@mdvamilk.com.
Scholarship recipient Ellie Grossnickle is preparing to graduate from Virginia Tech in 2020.
Ellie is a dairy science major with a minor in communications. While at Virginia Tech, she has been involved in Collegiate FFA, Sigma Alpha and the Virginia Tech Dairy Club.
“I have a huge passion for advocating for the dairy industry,” said Ellie.
When considering her future plans, she hopes to change society’s view about farmers and the food industry.
“I think that farmers need to be transparent. It’s our time to stand up and educate consumers and make sure they are confident that milk is the best product. I want people to understand and appreciate where their food comes from,” she added.
Maryland & Virginia is pleased to announce the ten deserving students selected as this year’s scholarship winners.
A total of $7,500 was awarded to help offset college expenses for the 2020-2021 academic school year.
The recipients were selected based on their responses to essay questions, financial need, leadership and career aspirations.
Jefferson, Maryland – Frederick Community College
Jefferson, Maryland – Frederick Community College
Jefferson, Maryland – Virginia Tech University
Myersville, Maryland – Frederick Community College
Pleasant Garden, North Carolina – University of Mount Olive
Bel Air, Maryland – Pennsylvania State University
Stony Point, North Carolina – University of Mount Olive
Hagerstown, Maryland – Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Strasburg, Virginia – Eastern Mennonite University
Spottswood, Virginia – Virginia Tech University
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