College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Animal Science

The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awarded $150,000 in scholarships to Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2025-26 academic year.

The following students were awarded a named Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation Scholarship. Named scholarships are established endowments within the MDMSF that each have specific criteria related to the individual the scholarship is named after. The named scholarship recipients include:

• Glenn & Anne Lake Scholarship, $8,500: Riley Baker, a senior in Animal Science from Coldwater, MI
• Russel Erickson Scholarship, $6,000: James Link, a senior in Animal Science from Alto, MI
• Donald and Valera Murray Scholarship, $5,000: Brielle Herner, a senior in Crop and Soil Sciences from Pinconning, MI
• John and Barbara Dilland Scholarship, $5,000: Grace Brown, a junior in Animal Science with a minor in Agribusiness Management from Reese, MI
• John and Barbara Dilland Scholarship, $5,000: Ava Mitchell, a sophomore in Animal Science with a minor in Agribusiness Management from Addison, MI
• Archie Studer Scholarship, $5,000: Sadie Brearley, a senior in Animal Science from Ionia, MI
• Nick Bellows Scholarship, $5,000: Rhianna Bruursema, Animal Science senior from West Olive, MI
• Dan First Scholarship, $5,000: James Rejman, Animal Science senior from Scipio Center, NY
• George and Shirley Hazle Scholarship, $5,000: Laken DuRussel, a junior in Animal Science from Munger, MI
• Velmar Green Scholarship, $5,000: Abby Thelen, a second-year student in Ag Tech Livestock Industries from St. Johns, MI
• Red and Edna Cotter Scholarship, $5,000: London Eldridge, a first-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Stanton, MI
• Harold and Lillian Gremel Scholarship, $5,000: Kara Mosier, a second-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Winchester, IN
• Gary and Carolyn Trimner Scholarship, $5,000: Andrew Caldemeyer, a second-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Evansville, IN

The following MSU students were awarded $3,500 scholarships from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation:

• Jonas Ahonen, a senior in Food Science from Rockford, MI
• Julia Baker, a senior in Animal Science from Georgia
• Noah Boske-Smitherman, a junior in Animal Science from Perry, MI
• Morgan Childers, a sophomore in Animal Science from Ortonville, MI
• Bette Eggink, a junior in Animal Science from Deckerville, MI
• Chloe Endreszl, a junior in Animal Science from Commerce Township, MI
• Erica Fielding, a junior in Animal Science from Ottawa Lake, MI
• Maretta Finley, a junior in Animal Science from Howell, MI
• Guimell Hernandez, a junior in Animal Science from Hartford, MI
• Clarissa Hill, a sophomore in Ag Tech Dairy Management from Gregory, MI
• Amy Kern, a junior in Animal Science from Frankenmuth, MI
• Callie Loew, a junior in Animal Science from Byron Center, MI
• Chloe Steiner, a junior in Animal Science from Mecosta, MI
• Isabella Stoutenburg, a senior in Animal Science from Sandusky, MI
• Elijah Swyers, a junior in Animal Science from Dansville, NY
• Rebecca Vroman, a sophomore in Animal Science from Maybee, MI
• Levi Wascher, a senior in Animal Science from Frankenmuth, MI
• Nick West, a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering from Mason, MI
• Lauren Yott, a junior in Animal Science from Waterford, MI

The following first-year students were awarded the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation First-Year Scholarship worth $3,000:

• Chloe Lawrason, a sophomore in Animal Science from Beaverton, MI
• Anna Swarthout, a freshman in Animal Science from Fulton, MI

One student was awarded a Recruiting Scholarship worth $7,500:

Elizabeth Hyman, a senior in Animal Science from Adams, NY

Thanks to the generous support of donors, the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation oversees the second-largest scholarship program in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The MDMSF was established in 1957 through contributions made in honor of individuals who have served the dairy industry. Income from the endowment has generated scholarships for deserving students who want to pursue careers associated with the dairy industry.

For information on making contributions to honor members of the dairy industry or to support student scholarships, please contact the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources External Relations at 517-355-0284. To learn more about the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation, contact Dr. Miriam Weber Nielsen in the MSU Department of Animal Science at 517-432-5443.