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National Dairy Shrine scholarships, internships, available

The deadline for National Dairy Shrine scholarships is April 15, 2013.

NDS also offers internship opportunities. Check out the details below.

Internship

National Dairy Shrine Internships– The National Dairy Shrine offers internships in the areas of communications, development, veterinary, farm managements, policy, education, marketing, nutrition, public affairs, public relations, and writing. Visit the website for complete details.

Scholarship

NDS/ Kildee Graduate Scholarship– ($3,000) College students in their junior or senior year may apply for post graduate studies. Selection is based on rank in national contest, academic standing, leadership ability, student activities, future plans and experience with dairy cattle. Applications are due April 15.

NDS/ Kildee Undergraduate Scholarship– ($2,000) College students with junior or senior status may apply. Applications are due April 15.

NDS/ McCullough Scholarship– (Varies) High school seniors planning to enter a four year college or university with the intent to major in dairy/ animal science with a communications emphasis or agricultural journalism with a dairy/ animal science emphasis can apply. Selection is based on communication abilities and future plans. Applications are due April 15.

NDS/ Klussendorf/ McKown Scholarship– ($2,000) Students completing their first, second, or third year at a two- or four- year college or university majoring in dairy science, animal science, agribusiness, or other related majors that will develop the skills needed to pursue a career in the dairy industry may apply. Selection is based on activities, experience, and future plans. Applications are due April15.

NDS/ Lager Scholarship– ($1,000) College students in their second year of a two year agricultural college majoring in dairy or animal science can apply.  Selection is based on academic standing, leadership ability, interest in the dairy industry, and future plans. Applications are due April 15.

NDS/ Maurice E. Core Scholarship– ($1,000) College freshman who plan to major in a dairy/ animal industry related field with interest in working in the dairy industry in the future are able to apply. Scholarship is based on leadership abilities, volunteerism, activities, and plans for the future. Applications are due April 15.

For more information, or to download applications, visit the National Dairy Shrine website.