DFA Cares Foundation Student Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Varies (2025: $86,000+ awarded to 67 students)
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- January 9, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
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Eligible organizations
- High school seniors
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
Other requirements
- Must have interest in food and agriculture industries
- United States (DFA operates nationally)
Overview
The DFA Cares Foundation Student Scholarship Program supports students pursuing careers in food and agriculture industries. The program has grown significantly since inception and aims to help students pursue educational aspirations and create a strong foundation for their future.
Mission: DFA invests in today's students to help advance the cooperative's mission, vision, and values in the food and agriculture sectors.
Eligibility
- High school seniors
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Must have interest in food and agriculture industries
Award Information
- 2025 Awards: $86,000+ distributed to 67 students
- Award amounts vary by recipient
Geographic Scope
- United States (DFA operates nationally)
Background
- Program has grown since inception to honor an increasing number of outstanding students
- Part of DFA's commitment to supporting the next generation of food and agriculture professionals
Contact
- For more information: Check dfamilk.com
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Window: Open through Friday, January 9, 2027
Steps:
- Visit the scholarship application portal on dfamilk.com
- Complete the application form
- Submit before the deadline (January 9, 2027)
Required Materials:
- Application form (specific requirements not detailed on page)
Note: Detailed narrative questions and specific submission requirements are not provided in the available content. Applicants should visit the application portal for complete instructions.
What Dfacares Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 23
- Total given
- $504K
- Median grant
- $13K
- Range
- $7,826–$107K
- By dollars: Minnesota 35%, Wisconsin 23%, Iowa 16%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Roseville, MN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Every Meal · Roseville, MN
Grant making
$107K
Northern Illinois Food Bank · Geneva, IL
Grant making
$63K
Second Harvest Heartland · Brooklyn Park, MN
Grant making
$40K
Food Bank of Siouxland · Sioux City, IA
Grant making
$39K
Feeding America E WI · Milwaukee, WI
Grant making
$32K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Agriculture
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