Lely North America has chosen five students who each will receive a $1,000 scholarship to aid in their pursuit to build the future of the dairy industry.

This year’s recipients are: Brandon Strupp, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Rachel O’Leary, UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine; Courtney Krieger, Ohio State University; Mary Hintz, University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D.; and Geneffer Sweatman, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in South Carolina.

Each applicant was asked to submit two letters of recommendation, a resume and an essay response to the question: “How would you explain the effects of dairy automation?”

“In its third year, the number and caliber of students continues to grow and impress our panel of judges as they review applications to receive five $1,000 Lely scholarships,” says Bellana Putz, customer sales support manager. “Lely is further energized by the next generation of leaders to support the dairy industry.”

To be eligible to win the scholarship, students must be at least 18 years of age, enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education for the 2018-19 academic year and enrolled in a program that can equip the student to contribute to the dairy industry. Students must also have been current or previous members of the 4-H or FFA organizations.

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