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The National Dairy Herd Information Association has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 high school seniors and college students pursuing careers connected to the dairy industry.
Recipients were selected by the National DHIA Scholarship Committee based on academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities, and responses to questions focused on Dairy Herd Improvement programs and career goals. To be eligible, applicants must be a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHI employee, or an employee of a DHI affiliate that is a member of National DHIA.
This year’s scholarship recipients include:
- Ashley Brandel, Lake Mills, Wisconsin (parents: Matt and Tracy Brandel)
- Natalie Clemenson, Zumbrota, Minnesota (parents: Brian and Tiffany Clemenson)
- Sarah Diehl, McVeytown, Pennsylvania (parents: Joe and Kristin Diehl)
- Alaina Dinderman, Orangeville, Illinois (parents: Brian and Kristi Dinderman)
- Alaina Fisher, Waconia, Minnesota (parents: Amanda and Brian Fisher)
- Logan Harbaugh, Marion, Wisconsin (parents: Lynn and Sara Harbaugh)
- Nicole Hauschildt, Zumbro Falls, Minnesota (parents: Stephanie and Chad Domke)
- Chloe Lawrason, Beaverton, Michigan (parents: Jared and Lisa Lawrason)
- Lily Marshman, Oxford, New York (parents: John and Sheila Marshman)
- Keegan Medeiros, Laton, California (parents: Melvin and Christina Medeiros)
- Ella Raatz, Colby, Wisconsin (parents: Al and Teri Raatz)
- Lindsey Rotz, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota (parents: Paul and Carolin Rotz)
Funding for the scholarship program comes primarily from the annual National DHIA Scholarship Auction, along with investments and private donations. Those interested in supporting the scholarship fund can contact Leslie Thoman at 608-848-6455 ext. 108 or lthoman@dhia.org.
Looking ahead, applications for the 2027 National DHIA Scholarship will be available beginning July 1, 2026, on the National DHIA website. Completed applications must be submitted by Oct. 31, 2026.
