LANSING — The Michigan Livestock Industry Scholarship Foundation (MLISF) recently honored fourteen students pursuing livestock industry-related programs of study for the 2018-19 academic year. In total, the foundation awarded $31,000 in scholarships to deserving Michigan State University students. The honor’s criteria include academic achievement, extracurricular activities involvement, written and oral communication skills, and a deep motivation to pursue a livestock (beef cattle, sheep, swine, meat products, or equine) industry career.
Student Scholar | Home Town | Designated Award |
Emily Kittendorf | Milan, MI | David Morris |
Nathan Vankley | Hudsonville, MI | Gerald Haarer |
Gabriell Conn | Metamora, MI | David & Kathleen Hawkins |
Rebecca Herzog | Paris, MI | Michigan Horse Council |
Brady Littlefield | Burr Oak, MI | Michigan Polled Hereford Association |
Monika Dziuba | Riverview, MI | William Sheridan |
Kaylee Montney | Kingsley, MI | Amos Fox |
Jared Sanderson | Sandusky, MI | Harold Lein |
Callie Halsey | Adrian, MI | Michigan Cattlemen’s Association |
Lacey Olsen | Okemos, MI | Carl Buehrly |
Brooke Boger | Oxford, MI | Arabian Horse Association |
Emily Schuurmans | Caledonia, MI | David Arnold |
Ashleigh Motoligin | Romeo, MI | Byron Good |
Torey Fischer | Battle Creek, MI | Aubrey & Carol Schroeder |
Since awarding the first scholarships 50 years ago, the MLISF has played an influential role in advancing the education of talented and dedicated students. The MLISF was organized for the purpose of collecting and administering funds contributed by any person, business, or organization wishing to honor persons in the livestock and allied industries, living or deceased, who have performed distinguished services for the livestock industry of Michigan; and to provide scholarships for worthy young people pursuing training in the field of animal science. For information on contributions 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 Livestock Industry Scholarship Foundation, contact Dr. Dan Buskirk in the MSU Department of Animal Science at 517-432-0400.
— Michigan State University, Dept. of Animal Science
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