Scholarship Opportunity

Nevada Dairy Farmers Culinary Scholarship

Offered by Nevada Dairy Farmers and Dairy Council of Nevada

A $20,000 four-award culinary competition for Nevada residents age 17 or older who are enrolled or will enroll in an eligible culinary program.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Trade School Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensFebruary 17, 2026
DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a legal Nevada resident age 17 or older.
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a culinary program at a university, college, community college, culinary school, or vocational school.
  • Not be an employee or family member of Nevada Dairy Farmers or Dairy Council of Nevada.

Requirements

  • Complete the online application.
  • Submit proof of culinary-program acceptance or enrollment.
  • Answer the open-ended questions.
  • Submit an original dairy-focused recipe using at least two qualifying dairy ingredients.
  • Submit original finished-dish photos and a vertical video recipe reel.
  • Be available for an in-person award meeting and potential media participation if selected.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the official application and written responses.
  2. 2Create and document an original qualifying dairy recipe.
  3. 3Upload enrollment proof, recipe, photos, and vertical video.
  4. 4Submit before the online deadline and respond promptly if selected.

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