National Dairy Promotion and Research Board Scholarships

Twelve dairy science students have been named as recipients of the 2009-2010 National Dairy Promotion and Research Board scholarships. Recipients include - Abigail Wirt or Lewiston, MN, Samantha Erickson of Postville, IA, Michelle Vander Linden of Edgerton, MN, Nicole Stevens of Pipestone, MN, Ana Schweer of Watertown, SD, Rachel Patrick of Eatonton GA, Kathryn Norling of Beresford, SD, Brittany Moorse of Minneota, MN, Melissa Lax of Sleepy, MN, Heather Jons of Bonesteel, SD, April Johnson of Heron Lake, MN, and Rachael Becker of Eden Valley, MN. On behalf of the dairy farmers of America, the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board each year awards nationwide up to 19 $1,500 scholarships and one James H. Loper award to eligible undergraduate students enrolled in college or university programs in the US that emphasize dairy science.

Recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance; coursework related to dairy; commitment to a career in dairy; involvement in extra-curricular activities, especially those related to dairy; and leadership ability, initiative, character, and integrity.

Pictured from left: Back row: Rachel Becker, Samantha Erickson, Abigail Wirt, Heather Jons, Nicole Stevens, Kathryn Norling; Front row: Melissa Lax, Brittany Moorse, Ana Schweer, Rachel Patrick, April Johnson, Michelle Vander Linden.

31 August 2009

South Dakota State University / Dairy Science Department
Dairy Microbiology Rm 109 / Phone: 605-688-4116
College of Agricultural and Biological Sciences