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4-Year College/University Students

$3,000 Scholarship(s) offered annually

All applicants must:

  1. Be majoring in Animal Science, Food Science, Veterinary Science, Nutrition, Dietetics or other fields of study related to or having an impact on the Dairy Industry.
    or
    Be a son or daughter of an Oregon dairy family or worked on a dairy in Oregon for at least two years or had a 4-H or FFA dairy project for four years in Oregon.
  2. Be a full-time student of sophomore standing or above at a four-year college (freshman year must have been completed).
  3. Have at least a 2.7 accumulative GPA.
  4. If a student receives this scholarship in year one with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, they may apply the following year (for 3 consecutive years). Must submit official transcript of grades and full-time status.

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2-Year Community College Students

$1,000 Scholarship(s) offered annually

All applicants must:

  1. Be a graduating high school Senior planning to attend full-time Community College in the fall.
    or
    Be a full-time student currently enrolled at a Community College.
  2. Be a son or daughter of an Oregon dairy family or worked on a dairy for a least two years or had a 4-H or FFA dairy project for four years.


ODFA Scholarship
4-Year College/University, Trade School or Community College Students

One $1,500 Scholarship offered annually

All applicants must:

  1. Be the son or daughter of a current Oregon Grade A dairy producer that has paid the ODFA assessment for the last year, and have lived on a dairy.
  2. Be a full-time student of sophomore standing or above at a four-year college or Community College. Trade School students can apply in their first year.
  3. Have at least a 2.7 accumulative GPA.
  4. Applicants are eligible to receive the ODFA scholarship only once.

Submission Requirements

All submissions must be received by May 1st:

  1. Completed application form (download here)
  2. A one-page autobiography, including dairy background, and school and community activities
  3. Three letters of recommendation
  4. Official transcript of grades

Winners will be based on application, autobiography, letters of recommendation, scholastic achievements, and a personal interview (no interview for Community College students).

Upon award of any scholarship, the Oregon Dairy Women’s Treasurer will dispense funds in the Fall to the chosen applicants and the institution of their choice. An applicant can receive a particular scholarship only once unless the 3.5 GPA has been maintained (see #4 under Oregon Dairy Women 4-year requirements). The 2-year $1,000 Community Scholarship winner may apply for the 4-Year College Scholarship by meeting the above requirements.

2023 Winners

4-Year College/University
Mia Berry
Natalie Berry
Jessica Hewitt
Marissa Johnston
Hayden Metzger
Rachel Noordam
Hanna VanDewalle

2-Year Community College
Karli Britton
Scott Christiansen
Tyler Heese
Luis Zamudio Reyes

2022 Winners

4-Year College/University
Mia Berry
Natalie Berry
Gracie Krahn
Hayden Metzer
Brooke Ruby
Hanna VandeWalle

2-Year Community College
Tyer Hesse

2021 Winners

4-Year College/University
Kadi Atiyeh
Natalie Berry
Diane Lewis
Brooke Ruby
Josh Seals
Katie Sherer
Alyssa Thibodeau
Hanna VanDeWalle

2-Year Community College
Gracie Krahn

2020 Winners

4-Year College/University
Mickena Ausman
Bella Giraud
Jaime Evers
Emily Henry
Brooke Ruby
Katie Sherer
Bailie Shultz
Alyssa Thibodeau
Taysha Veeman

2-Year Community College
Karen Gonzalez Barron
Libby Glassley
Laci Lourenzo
Fleur Noordam
Maggie Wheaton

2019 Winners

4-Year College/University
Jacob Ruby
Jaime Evers
Selene Konyn
2-Year Community College
Emily Henry
Samantha Arnold

2018 Winners

4-Year College/University
Jaime Evers
Selene Konyn
Kathlynn White
Danielle Bull
Kayla DeHoop
Anthony Kuenzi
2-Year Community College
Josephine Bennett
Meleesa Konyn
Rebecca Menefee

2017 Winners

4-Year College/University
Danielle Bull
Madison DeJager
Kayla deHoop
Jordie Gredvig
Anthony Kuenzi
Conor McCabe
Stephen Noonen
Gabby Rosenthal
2-Year Community College
Amy Smalley

2016 Winners

4-Year College/University
Sara Pierson
2-Year Community College
Gina Astma
Kayla DeHoop
Jacob Thomas

2015 Winners

4-Year College/University
Mitchell Evers
Stefani Evers
Matthew Ruby
George Saul
Abby Tempel
2-Year Community College
Emily Menefee
Mark Olson
Kortni Ragsdale

2014 Winners

4-Year College/University
Melissa Ausman
Amy DeLong
Sophia Kuenzi
Emma Miller
Julia Scolari
Kalli Sherer
2-Year Community College
Eric Evers
Scott Rocha
David Wren

2013 Winners

4-Year College/University
Alexandra (Ally) Cooper
Ryan Pierson
Staci Sherer
Andrea Smaciarz
Brittany Steele
Rebecca Thomas
Jasmine Unrau
2-Year Community College
Gerrit deHoop
Abby Tempel
Luis Vargas

2012 Winners

4-Year College/University
Jessica Budge
Patrick Duyck
Kara Hansen
Matthew Hurliman
Greg Rosa
Bergen Rueck
2 Year Community College
Amy DeLong
Cheyanne Heesacker

2011 Winners

4-Year College/University
Hanna Emerson
Anna Smith
Zack Evers
2-Year Community College
Sadie Tempel

2010 Winners

4-Year College/University
Luci DeLong
Amy Higdon
Bailey Rueck
2-Year Community College
Stacy Eash

2009 Winners

4-Year College/University
Jennifer Hansen
Heidi Larson
Erika Rosa
Brianna Schumacher

2008 Winners

4-Year College/University
Melissa Faber
Johanna Higdon
Kristin Hogan
Bryndle Rueck
John Seymour
Ben Van Loon
2-Year Community College
Emily Miller

2007 Winners

4-Year College/University
Jace Anderson
Sarah Coelho
Kristine Duyck
Kristin Faber
Kelsey Kamlade
Genae Rosa
2-Year Community College
Luci DeLong

2006 Winners

4-Year College/University
Sarah Smalley
2-Year Community College
Kristin Hogan

2005 Winners

4-Year College/University
Theresa Faessler
Andrea J. Hansen
Michelle Mendonsa
Emily Miller

2004 Winners

4-Year College/University
Katie Hammerich
Casey Kennington
Katie Mattox
Miranda Miller
Crystal Payzant
Caleb Slavens
Nicole Smalley
Lisa Twigg
Rick Zielinski
2-Year Community College
Mary Chelone
Sarah Smalley

2003 Winners

4-Year College/University
Jason Chamberlain
Benjamin Duyck
Jamie Hopkins
Chad Weaver
Brian Unrau

2002 Winners

4-Year College/University
Bridget Fry
Becky Hogan
Amy Marsh
Freynie Seaholm
Kelly Twigg
Tim Zielinski
2-Year Community College
Matthew Hogan
Lisa Twigg

2001 Winners

4-Year College/University
Michelle Armstrong
Allison Krahn
Faith Moisan
Katie Pearn
Kyra Rohner
Andy Sakraida
Charlene Troost
2-Year Community College
Benjamin Duyck
Tracie Love

2000 Winners

4-Year College/University
Debbie Armstrong
Annette Buyserie
Kathryn Higgs
Janel Holroyd
Carrie Kennington
Stephanie Perrin
Amy Petty
Cindy Troost
Kari Vanderweerd
2-Year Community College
Ashley Emerson
Miranda Miller