Scholarship Committee Honors Vitaliano
April 2, 2025
NMPF approved the new Dr. Peter Vitaliano Legacy Scholarship as part of the National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program on March 4 during NMPF’s March Board meeting.
The award will help support students who demonstrates attribute exemplified by Dr. Vitaliano, honoring his longtime commitment to the success of U.S. dairy producers and cooperatives. The program also hopes to raise $500,000 this year for an endowment to support the longevity of the program, including this new legacy scholarship.
Vitaliano served as the Vice President of Economic Policy and Market Research for NMPF through 2024, leading efforts in implementing, conducting and communicating all economic analysis supporting the Federation’s programs relating to domestic and international dairy policy. He has extensive experience with, and knowledge of, U.S. dairy markets and domestic and international agricultural and trade policy.
Since 1992, he served as project director for numerous contracts between NMPF and the various national dairy promotion organizations, including the National Dairy Research and Promotion Board, Dairy Management, Inc., and the U.S. Dairy Export Council, conducting market information and economic research relating to domestic and international dairy markets.
The scholarship is designed to support individuals who demonstrate a passion for the industry through community engagement, academic interests and advocacy. Individuals selected for the Vitaliano Legacy Scholarship will also demonstrate experience with mentoring, coaching, or teaching.
The Vitaliano Legacy Scholarship will be available to applicants in the 2025-26 application cycle. To find out more information, or to donate, please visit the scholarship website.
