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The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association offers seven scholarships totaling $19,000 to students who meet various requirements. Deadline is Feb. 14. Visit www.wischeesemakersassn.org/scholarships for more information.

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association offers two $1,500 scholarships to a college student who is an association member or who has a parent who is a member. Other requirements apply. Deadline is Feb. 15. Visit calfandheifer.org/scholarship for more information.

The Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association offers scholarships to any high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in any university, technical college or community college in the United States. Deadline is Feb. 28. Visit www.wisconsincattlemen.com/resources/scholarships for more information.

The Ames Family offers a $750 scholarship to a college sophomore or junior with current or recent involvement in 4-H, FFA or the registered Holstein industry who is pursuing a four-year degree in any field. Deadline is March 1. Email j_berezowitz@yahoo.com for more information.

The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation offers five $3,000 scholarships to students. Additional requirements apply. Deadline is March 7. Visit www.wrof.org for more information.

The Central Plains Dairy Foundation offers three $5,000 scholarships to students who have successfully completed at least one semester enrolled in a post-secondary college or university -- two- or four-year program -- pursuing a degree in agriculture with emphasis in the dairy industry. Preference will be given to applicants in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota or Wisconsin. Deadline is March 7. Email kristy@centralplainsdairyexpo.com for more information.

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