CME Beef Industry Scholarship
National Cattlemen's Foundation
Award: $1,500
To identify and encourage talented and thoughtful students who will emerge as industry leaders. Qualifications: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or full-time undergraduate student who will be enrolled in a two- or four-year institution for the next year -after two year school year; must have demonstrated a commitment to a career in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experiences; previous scholarship winners are eligible to apply; individual applicant or their family must be a member of the national cattlemen's beef association; Fields of study may include: education, communications, production, research or any other area involved with the beef industry. How to apply: Applicants must be submit include a letter of Intent-write a one-page letter expressing/indicating applicants future career goals related to the beef industry; write an original essay-750 words or less describing an issue confronting the beef industry and offering a solution(s); provide two letters of recommendation-two letters of reference from current or former instructors or industry professionals. Focus: Agricultural sciences.