New Prague, Minn. (January 16, 2026) – Apply for a $2,000 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) scholarship. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member, or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due Feb. 15. An individual may only receive a DCHA scholarship once.
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Complete at least one year of post high school education
- Be an enrolled student in good standing at an accredited college or university
- Be enrolled in a field of agriculture (e.g., dairy science, animal science, veterinary science, agricultural technical program, ag communications) or in a course of study with relevance to agriculture (preference is given to dairy calf/heifer-related fields of study)
- Be a DCHA member or the son, daughter or legal dependent of a DCHA member
Go to: https://calfandheifer.org/scholarship for more information and to apply. E-mail completed applications to: jodee@calfandheifer.org.
In addition to the $2,000 scholarship, each scholarship recipient will receive up to $500 for travel expenses to attend the DCHA Annual Conference and Trade Show, April 7-9, in Tucson, Ariz. Plus, each recipient receives free conference registration.
Through this program, DCHA invests in the dairy industry’s future by offering financial support to students pursuing careers in agriculture. “DCHA’s leaders foster a strong belief in promoting higher education and skill development, and thus invests in youth interested in dairy industry careers,” said DCHA President Kendall Wassenaar, Orange City, Iowa. “We recognize the high costs of post-secondary education and want to help agricultural students offset college tuition and related expenses. By offering two $2,000 scholarships, DCHA supports and mentors students who might later become successful producers, veterinarians, managers and consultants.”
The DCHA scholarship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, including students pursuing a veterinary medicine degree. DCHA leaders encourage students attending a two-year program and pursuing a technical/associate degree to apply for a DCHA scholarship.
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (www.calfandheifer.org) was founded in 1996 based on the mission to help dairy producers, calf managers and those professionally focused on the growth and management of dairy calves and heifers. With a national membership of producers, allied industries and research leaders, DCHA seeks to provide the industry’s standards for profitability, performance and leadership, serving as a catalyst to help members improve the vitality and viability of their individual efforts and that of their business.