Scholarship Opportunity

Lon & Kathy Tonneson Dairy Leadership Scholarship

Offered by Central Plains Dairy Foundation

The Lon & Kathy Tonneson Dairy Leadership Scholarship supports postsecondary agriculture students emphasizing agricultural communication and/or leadership and preparing to become future leaders and advocates within dairy and agriculture.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Community College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 Scholarship Cycle

OpensOctober 20, 2026
DeadlineJanuary 2, 2027

Eligibility

  • Have completed at least one semester of postsecondary education.
  • Be enrolled in a two-year or four-year postsecondary program.
  • Pursue a degree in agriculture with emphasis on agricultural communication and/or leadership.
  • Preference is given to applicants from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Requirements

  • Complete the scholarship application.
  • Submit an academic transcript.
  • Submit required recommendation letters.
  • Submit the required essay.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the current Tonneson scholarship application.
  2. 2Describe your agriculture, communication, and leadership goals.
  3. 3Prepare the required essay.
  4. 4Request recommendation letters.
  5. 5Submit your postsecondary transcript.
  6. 6Submit all materials by January 2, 2027.

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