BRATTLEBORO, Vt., March 17, 2026 —
The Holstein Foundation has opened the application process for the George Miller Memorial Scholarship program. The college scholarship application is due April 1, 2026. The scholarship recipient will be recognized at the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida on June 25, 2026. 
“Thanks to our generous contributors, we are delighted to be able to provide scholarship support for college students that desire to have an impact on the future of the dairy industry,” says Jodi Hoynoski, Holstein Foundation Programs Director.
The George Miller Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of the late George Miller, who was an icon within the Holstein breed and dedicated to preparing youth for futures within the dairy industry. Miller also made significant contributions to the dairy and A.I. industries. Launched in 2023, the scholarship fund is supported by Select Sires.
To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be:
- A current U.S. citizen attending a U.S. university full-time
- A current Holstein Association USA member, adult or Junior
- A Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree
- Someone with dairy or agriculture-related experiences and career aspirations
The scholarship application and additional details can be found on the Holstein Foundation’s website, www.holsteinfoundation.org.
Applications should be submitted via email to Kelli Dunklee at kdunklee@holstein.com. The Holstein Foundation will confirm receipt of submissions, and applicants who do not receive confirmation should call 800.952.5200 ext. 4124.
About the George Miller Memorial Scholarship
George Miller dedicated his career to advancing the dairy and A.I. industries. He exhibited an unmatched passion for good cows and the breeders he worked beside. George grew up helping on his uncle’s dairy farm, the birthplace of 7HO58 Round Oak Rag Apple ELEVATION (EX-96-GM). George Miller was a pioneer for genetic advancement in the dairy industry and played a major role in the breeding decisions that produced ELEVATION.
Miller attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute, earning a degree in animal husbandry and a master’s degree in dairy science. George spent most of his career at Select Sires joining the staff in 1973 where he worked as the cooperative’s marketing manager before retiring in 1991.