Longford students encouraged to apply to Lakeland Dairies bursary programme

Lakeland Dairies has launched the second year of its Pathway to a Better Future Bursary Programme and is encouraging students from Longford to apply. The announcement was made by Chief People Officer, Liz Shouldice at the Virginia Show on Wednesday 20, marking another milestone in Lakeland Dairies’ commitment to supporting the next generation of agricultural and dairy professionals.

The bursary scheme is a key component of Lakeland Dairies’ ESG Strategy, Pathway to a Better Future. This year six students will each receive an award of €2,000 / £2,000 to support their studies at undergraduate or higher-level degree (Masters’ or PhD) levels. Eligible fields of study include Agriculture, Dairy or Food Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Supply Chain or any other relevant field.

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To be eligible, applicants must be:

• A child of a Lakeland Dairies milk supplier
• A child of a Lakeland Dairies employee

Awardees will also be offered opportunities for work placements within Lakeland Dairies and may receive priority consideration for places on the Co-operative’s Graduate Programme.

Applications should be submitted here followed by an e-mail to bursary.applications@lakelanddairies.com with the applicant's:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Personal Statement (including your perspective on the importance of the dairy industry on the island of Ireland)
3. Details of academic programme and university

The closing date for applications is September 21 2025.