Dairy Science Scholarships
    The following is a partial list of scholarships available to students interested in Dairy Science.  In most cases, the basis for selection is scholarship, leadership potential and related activities.  All scholarships are awarded annually and students must apply on a yearly basis.  Currently enrolled Dairy Science students who meet the minimum requirement (2.5 GPA) for scholarships will receive a letter from the Department Head in April inviting them to apply.  The value of some scholarships can vary depending on the amount of interest earned on the endowment, and students can receive more than one scholarship so that the minimum award for the academic year is $1,800.  Approximately 25 departmental scholarship awards of $1,800 each are available yearly.  Scholarship applications are due in the Department of Dairy Science by March 1.  Applications received after March 1 will be considered for any remaining scholarships.

Dairy Science Alumni Scholarship ($1,800)  

    Awarded to incoming or transfer freshman, sophomore, junior or senior students who plan to major in either the Dairy Production Science or Dairy Foods Technology area of concentration.  Renewable at $1,800 per year for three additional years.  

J. B. Frye, Jr. Scholarship in Dairy Science ($1,000).

 Preference given to incoming freshmen (3.0 minimum high school GPA).  Awarded by the College of Agriculture.  Applications are due in the College of Agriculture by February 1^st.

B. J. Burch Scholarship 

Awarded to a currently enrolled or transfer sophomore, junior or senior majoring or planning to major in the Dairy Production Science area of concentration. 

Dairy Science Scholarship in Dairy Foods 

Awarded to an entering freshman or upperclassman who plans to major in or is majoring in the Dairy Foods Technology area of concentration. 

John East Scholarship 

Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in either the Dairy Foods Technology or Dairy Production Science area of concentration.   

Benjamin P. Forbes Leadership Award ($300)  

A. J. Gelpi, Jr. Scholarship in Dairy Foods  

Awarded to an entering freshman or upperclassman who is planning to enroll or is enrolled in the Dairy Foods Technology area of concentration.

Fred Ledford Memorial Scholarship 

Truett C. Lewis Scholarship 

C. A. Lorio Scholarship

T. E. Patrick Scholarship

George Reymond Memorial Scholarship

R. Gene Smith Scholarship in Dairy Science ($1,800)  

Awarded to a freshman or upperclassman who is planning to enroll or is enrolled in the Dairy Foods Technology area of concentration. 

Morgan W. Walker Scholarship 

Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in the Dairy Foods Technology or Dairy Production Science area of concentration. 

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

           In addition to scholarships, many students receive financial assistance through employment opportunities in the Department of Dairy Science.  A number of students are employed every year to assist with research and operation of the dairy farm, the dairy foods processing plant, the Dairy Improvement Center , and in the nutrition, physiology and dairy foods laboratories.  In addition to helping meet college expenses, student workers gain valuable practical (hands-on) experience to supplement their classroom activities.  The experience gained as a student worker will give you an advantage over other students when entering the job market.  

           If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the programs in Dairy Science, career opportunities, scholarships or student jobs, please feel free to contact us.  We would be more than happy to answer your questions or arrange a visit to the LSU campus for you.

            Contact: 

            Dr. Bruce F. Jenny 

            Department of Dairy Science 

            Louisiana State University 

            Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4404 

            Telephone:  (225) 578-4411

            Email:bjenny@agcenter.lsu.edu  

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