Applications are being accepted for scholarships awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board.

The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have potential to become future dairy leaders.

The National Dairy Board is awarding 11 scholarships worth $2,500, in addition to a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to one recipient.

The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who plan to become industry leaders.