Illinois Scholarship

Eligibility

• Applicant must be considered or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college.
• Applicant must contribute checkoff to Illinois Milk Promotion Board as of January 1 of the current calendar year by one of the following:
  • Applicant, or applicant’s parents/guardians/grandparents/sibling, must own a dairy farm located in the state of Illinois.
  • Applicant must be employed on a dairy farm located in the state of Illinois and be recommended by the producer employee.
• Former recipients of the scholarship may re-apply in subsequent years, providing they remain eligible.

Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated on contributions to and involvement in the dairy industry, leadership, career plans and academic standing.

Application Process

1. Complete the online application form by March 1, 2025.
2. Recipients will be notified by May 15, 2025, and will be asked to submit the following by June 1, 2025:
   1. High-Resolution Photograph
   2. Newspaper Information Form
   3. Publicity Consent Form
   4. W9 Form
3. Scholarships will be sent directly to the student by October 1, 2025.