Bonnie Johnson
September 03, 2025
Media ArticleThe National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through Dairy Management Inc., has announced the recipients of its 2025–2026 academic scholarships. These scholarships support students preparing for careers in dairy and related fields.
Each year, the program awards 11 students with $2,500 scholarships. In addition, one outstanding student receives the James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship, valued at $3,500. Eligible majors include journalism, communications, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science, and agricultural education. Recipients are selected based on academic success, career interests in dairy, leadership, initiative, and integrity.
For 2025–2026, Rachel Visser, a University of Minnesota student double majoring in Agricultural and Food Business Management and Agricultural Communications and Marketing, has been named the James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship recipient.
The $2,500 scholarship recipients include:
These scholarships highlight the importance of investing in the next generation of agricultural and dairy leaders. By providing financial assistance and recognition, the NDB aims to encourage more students to pursue educational and career pathways in daily life.
The scholarship program reflects the dairy checkoff’s mission of building trust, supporting innovation, and preparing young professionals who will contribute to the long-term success of the dairy industry.
For more information about how the dairy checkoff supports farmers and drives industry growth, visit www.dairycheckoff.com.
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