DCHA seeks applicants for annual scholarship program

DCHA seeks applicants for annual scholarship program

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The goal of this long-standing program is to invest in the future of the dairy industry by offering scholastic support to outstanding agriculture-focused students.

"Education is the foundation of a successful industry," says DCHA President Lane Sollenberger. "Today's students are tomorrow's producers, technicians and veterinarians. We are pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to the DCHA membership this year to support a student who strives to work in the calf and heifer sector after graduation."

The annual DCHA scholarship is awarded to a student currently enrolled in an agriculture-related program at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-high school education. A person may receive the scholarship only once.

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must:

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Be a member of DCHA; or the son, daughter or legal dependent of a DCHA member.

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Have completed at least one year of post-high school education.

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Be attending an accredited college or university.

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Be enrolled in a field of agriculture (e.g. dairy science, animal/veterinary science, agricultural technical course, ag communications, etc.) or in a course of study with relevance to agriculture; preference given to dairy calf and heifer related fields.

To download a copy of the application, go to: http://bit.ly/2016DCHAScholarship

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