Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship

$3,600 scholarships awarded to students pursuing careers in dairy or food science.

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About

Established in 2021, the Tom Imbordino Memorial Dairy Science Scholarship honors the legacy of Tom Imbordino, a founding member of the FPSA Dairy Council and a dedicated advocate for dairy industry education.

This year, FPSA and the Dairy Council will award two $3,600 scholarships to students pursuing careers in dairy or food science. The program is designed to support junior and senior undergraduate students, as well as graduate students enrolled in Dairy or Food Science programs.

These non-renewable scholarships may be used to help cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and required equipment at accredited colleges and universities across the United States.

 


$
55600

Awarded to Students

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Students Supported

2026 Program Details

 

Eligibility
  • must be junior- or senior-level undergraduate, or master's or Ph.D. candidate in dairy science, food science, or a related field

  • must be attending an accredited university physically located in the United States or Canada

*United States or Canadian citizenship is not a requirement for eligibility

 

Selection Process

Recipients are selected based on the following criteria: academic performance, commitment to a career in the dairy or food industry, and demonstrated leadership potential. One scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student, and one scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student. 

 

Timeline
  • Application Open: May 12, 2026

  • Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

  • Notification of Selection Results: August 2026

  • Funds Disbursed: August 2026

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 Past Dairy Scholarship Winners

Meet the recipients of the Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship
Konyn, Kylie 2023
Kylie Konyn

University of Wisconsin-Madison
2024 Winner 

Emily-Cole
Emily Cole

University of Wisconsin-Madison
2024 Winner

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Veeramani Karuppuchamy

The Ohio State University
2025 Winner

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Vaishali Poswal

South Dakota State University
2025 Winner

Frequently Asked Questions

View more information on the Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship program and FAQs.
 

Program Overview

 

Award Details 

 Contact Support

Questions about the Tom Imbordino Dairy Science scholarship program can be directed to scholarships@fpsa.org or 703-761-2600.