Deadline: June 1
*Updated 2026 application form coming soon*
Dairy West is committed to supporting the next generation of dairy farmers and industry professionals who will strengthen the Washington dairy industry.
The Dairy Strong Scholarship recipient will be a leader amidst their peers and committed to strengthening the Washington dairy community and will receive $5,000. Two runners-up will each receive $1,500.
Applications may be submitted from January 15 through June 1, with winners announced in July. Please get in touch with Kaysha Keel ([email protected]) with any questions.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please reach out to us.
All applications will be evaluated by a committee designated by Dairy West based on answers to essay questions and other short-answer questions included in the application.
Applications including all required materials (outlined in the application form) can be submitted by online through the application form. All requested documents (transcripts, reference letters, photographs) must be included with the original scholarship application and not separately, otherwise, the application will be rejected.
Please direct questions through email to Kaysha Keel ([email protected]) and add “Dairy Strong Scholarship” to the subject line.
Scholarship awards can be used to pay tuition and fees for enrollment or attendance at an educational institution, including colleges, universities, or vocational schools. Scholarships must be used within the following year of being awarded.