Apply for a Columbiana County Dairy Boosters scholarship

In 2022 the Columbiana County Dairy Boosters will be offering one additional scholarship. This scholarship has been made possible from the memorial contributions from the friends and family of Paul Arter and Glen Herron. The winner will be the top placing scholarship applicant among all Col. Co. Dairy Booster scholarship applicants.

One to two scholarships will be awarded for Columbiana County Dairy Industry family members attending an institution of higher learning depending on the number of applications received. Scholarships are to be applied toward tuition, books, housing, etc. The scholarship amount is $1000.00. To be eligible, the applicant must be a member of a Columbiana County family whose primary occupation is directly involved in the Dairy Industry, including but not limited to Dairy Cattle Milk Production, Dairy Cattle Heifer Raising, and Dairy Equipment/Supplies/Supplement Sales (providing Dairy is the primary focus of Sales). Student must prove enrollment, or submit a letter of admission, to a two- or four- year institution of higher learning or graduate school. Those applying are not required to limit their educational choice to an agricultural related field. Student must be considered a full-time student. Applicant must maintain at least a B or 3.0 grade point average. Previous scholarship receiptants may not reapply.

Notices of the scholarship will be sent to all Columbiana County High Schools, placed in the Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Booster newsletter, and all local newspapers. Scholarship forms may be obtained from:

Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters

C/O Pam Herron
3836 Woodsdale Rd.
Salem, Ohio 44460

Phone: 330-222-1637
Email: jayherron@frontier.com

The student must return a completed application, letter of admission and include two (2) letters of reference. Also each application must include an official high school or college transcript for the applicant.

Application Due Date: All applications must be postmarked by Saturday, March 12, 2022. Any application not fulfilling these requirements will not be considered for the award.

Judging: The decision of a committee of judges appointed by the Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters will be final. The committee will judge the applications by number only. No names will be made available to the judges. The award will be made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or religious affiliation.

Award: The award will be made public following notification of the winner.