Scholarship Applications are due BEFORE FEBRUARY 14, 2026 and will be awarded at the OHA Convention luncheon on February 28, 2026 in Salem, Ohio. Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities to buffer some of the financials on your education!
OH Women Scholarship Application
Welch Communication Scholarship
Holstein Association USA and the Holstein Foundation are excited to announce two hands-on, paid summer internship opportunities for students. These internships provide unique, professional experiences at the National Holstein Convention, offering participants the chance to build their skills and gain industry exposure. The deadline to apply for either internship is January 15, 2026. Complete details and application information can be found at www.holsteinusa.com, under Our Association in the main menu, then Employment Opportunities.
“These internships offer students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in both communications and youth development within the dairy industry,” said Lindsey Worden, Holstein Association USA CEO. “We are excited to provide students with the chance to play a role in our biggest member event of the year, while working alongside and learning from our experienced team.”
Holstein Foundation Youth Programs Intern
The Holstein Foundation Intern will assist with youth contest development and coordination for the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida, with a focus on the Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy competitions. This six-week internship runs from May 26 to July 2, 2026, and includes pre-event planning, on-site execution, and post-event wrap-up.
This internship will offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, with housing provided in Brattleboro, Vermont for the weeks leading up to the Convention, as well as all transportation, lodging, and meals associated with attending the National Holstein Convention.
National Holstein Convention Communications Intern
The National Holstein Convention Intern will assist the Holstein Association USA communications team with event coverage and content creation for the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida. This fast-paced, two-week internship runs from June 19 to July 2, 2026, and offers hands-on experience in photography, social media management, writing, and public relations.
This internship will offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, as well as all transportation, lodging, and meals associated with attending the National Holstein Convention.
Excited about furthering your education in the dairy industry? Check out the Robert H. Rumler Master’s MBA Scholarship Program.
This $3,000 scholarship is dedicated to encouraging deserving candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Production to obtain a master’s degree in business administration.
The deadline for applications is April 15, 2025. Visit our website (link in bio) to apply!
Calling all college students! If you’re an adult or Junior member of Holstein Association USA, we have a $1,000 scholarship opportunity for you.
We’re thrilled to be offering the George Miller Memorial Scholarship for the third year, thanks to the help of our friends at Select Sires Inc. and Holstein Association USA.
Applications are due by April 1, 2025. The scholarship will be awarded at the 2025 National Holstein Convention in St. Louis, Missouri.
Click the link below to learn more or apply today!
http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/about/george-miller-memorial-scholarship.html
Ohio Holstein Queen Application 2025
To Apply: Visit www.ohioholstein.com for the 2025 Ohio Holstein Queen application. Email applications to
oholstein@sssnet.com or mail them to Ohio Holstein Association, PO Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691
Applications must be postmarked or emailed by Friday, February 14, 2025
Eligibility and Expectations:
Contestants will be judged on: Dairy Knowledge | Personal Appearance | Pose | Public Speaking
All Applications Due to the Ohio Holstein Office (PO Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691) and must be received via email or postmarked by February 14, 2025
The Ohio Holstein Association, Inc. would like to invite you to the 104th Convention and Annual Meeting on March 7-8, 2025 in Wooster, Ohio. Hosted by District 7, Friday will consist of a full day of self guided farm tours and will meet at the Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Co that evening for an evening of fellowship and the virtual Convention Sale.
There will also be planned Junior Holstein activies during this time!
Saturday, March 8 will have the Ohio Holstein Woman’s annual meeting, interviews for Outstanding Junior and the Ohio Holstein Queen, and the Ohio Junior and Ohio Holstein Association Annual Meetings. A great meal with awards and a fun auction supporting the Ohio Women’s funding to scholarships, fixing up the office and other ventures.
The convention hotel will be Best Western, 243 East Liberty Street, Wooster, OH, 330-264-7750, with reservations need to be made by February 3, 2025. There is a block reserved for Ohio Holstein. Rooms are $115.99 / night plus tax and a free breakfast is included. A well stocked dairy bar will also be available.
Please print the following pdf (or copy/tear out page 15 in the Nov.Dec 2024 Ohio Holstein News) and send in your reservations to the Saturday Luncheon BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2025. You must pay in advance! 2025 OHA Annual Meeting
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Time is running out! ⏱
Get those last-minute scholarship applications and entry forms in by April 1. Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of these incredible opportunities!
🔷George Miller Memorial Scholarship Application due April 1: http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/about/scholarship.html
🔶Dairy Jeopardy Entry Form must be received by April 1: http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/youthprograms/dairyjeopardy.html
🔷Dairy Bowl Entry Form must be received by April 1: http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/youthprograms/dairybowl.html
DEADLINE FOR OHIO STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – APRIL 1, 2024
Website with Full Listing of Scholarship Options
Dairy Focus: $1,000 Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Exhibitor (Two [2] scholarships will be awarded)
So many other general scholarship opportunities!
