Midwest Dairy awards five Illinois Division scholarships

MINNEAPOLIS — The Illinois Division of Midwest Dairy announced that five Illinois students will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their education at an accredited college or university this fall.

Scholarship recipients were selected by a review committee based on their involvement in the dairy industry, leadership, career plans and academic standing.

The recipients of the Midwest Dairy Illinois Division Scholarships are:

• Cassandra Bohnert, East Moline, is enrolled at Iowa State University and is pursuing her degree in dairy science.

• Alaina Dinderman, Orangeville, is enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and is pursuing her degree in dairy science.

• Nevin Erbsen, Lanark, is enrolled at Iowa State and is pursuing his degree in agricultural systems technology.

• Ellie Hildebrandt, South Beloit, is enrolled at the UW-Platteville and is pursuing her degree in agriculture education.

• Shayden Hogg, Highland, is enrolled at Murray State University and is pursuing her degree in animal science.

Midwest Dairy is committed to awarding scholarships to students involved in the dairy industry and who meet the eligibility requirements for the award.

It’s all part of the organization’s continued commitment to invest in creating dairy advocates, as well as developing the next generation of dairy leaders.