College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Animal Science

The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awarded $145,000 in scholarships to Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2024-25 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: Adalee Thelen, a senior in Animal Science from St. Johns, MI 
• Russel Erickson Scholarship, $6,000: Brianna Hill, a senior in Animal Science from Gregory, MI 
• Donald and Valera Murray Scholarship, $5,000: Lauren Ringewold, a senior in Animal Science from Battle Creek, MI 
• John and Barbara Dilland Scholarship, $5,000: Jenna Naber, a junior in Animal Science with a minor in Agribusiness Management from Holland, MI 
• John and Barbara Dilland Scholarship, $5,000: James Link, a junior in Animal Science with a minor in Agribusiness Management from Alto, MI 
• Archie Studer Scholarship, $5,000: Riley Baker, a junior in Animal Science from Coldwater, MI 
• Nick Bellows Scholarship, $5,000: Jaylin Dilsaver, Animal Science junior from Decker, MI 
• Dan First Scholarship, $5,000: Ross Kelsey, Agribusiness Management freshman from Blanchard, MI 
• George and Shirley Hazle Scholarship, $5,000: Rhianna Bruursema, a junior in Animal Science from West Olive, MI  
• Red and Edna Cotter Scholarship, $5,000: Katrina Beaton, a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Traverse City, MI 
• Harold and Lillian Gremel Scholarship, $5,000: Cecelia Brandt, a third-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Cedar Springs, MI 
• Velmar Green Scholarship, $5,000: Collin DeKam, a second-year student in Ag Tech Dairy Management from Falmouth, MI 
• Gary and Carolyn Trimner Scholarship, $5,000: Riley Simmonds, a second-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Lake Orion, MI 

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

• Brianna Armbruster, a senior in Animal Science from Elkton, MI 
• Grace Brown, a sophomore in Animal Science from Reese, MI 
• Sadie Brearley, a sophomore in Animal Science from Ionia, MI 
• Ella Cloud-Schneider, a senior in Animal Science from Midland, MI 
• Laken DuRussel, a junior in Animal Science from Munger, MI 
• Bette Eggink, a sophomore in Animal Science from Deckerville, MI 
• Brielle Herner, a junior in Crop and Soil Sciences from Pinconning, MI 
• Kaylee Herrygers, a second-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Hart, MI 
• Erica Holup, a sophomore in Animal Science from Ottawa Lake, MI 
• Mason Fielding, a sophomore in Animal Science from Ottawa Lake, MI 
• Amy Kern, a sophomore in Ag Tech Agricultural Operations from Frankenmuth, MI 
• Callie Loew, a sophomore in Animal Science from Byron Center, MI 
• Avery Mays, a sophomore in Ag Tech Dairy Management from Millington, MI 
• Clea Moore, a junior in Animal Science from Fowler, MI 
• Kylie Weaver, a first-year student in Veterinary Medicine from Goshen, IN 

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

• Clarissa Hill, a freshman in Ag Tech Dairy Management from Gregory, MI 
• Ava Mitchell, a freshman in Animal Science from Addison, MI 
• Chloe Steiner, a freshman in Animal Science from Mecosta, MI 

One student was awarded a Recruiting Scholarship worth $15,000:  

• Elizabeth Hyman, a junior 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.