Oregon Dairy Women Scholarships

Oregon Dairy Women (ODW) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization with the main objective of promoting the dairy industry. The ODW’s mission is to promote greater use of all dairy products through outreach and educational programs.

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.

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 cumulative 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.

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 cumulative 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 online)
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.