2025 Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship Application

2025

Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship Application

Applications are due by 11:59pm CST on March 15, 2025.

Please email Ashley McClinton (ncf@necattlemen.org) or call 402-475-2333 (Tuesday-Friday) with any scholarship related questions.

Applications that are missing any required information or documents will not be considered for the award. Please do not submit your application until you have all the required documents ready to upload.

General Information:

Scholarships will be awarded at a minimum of $1,000.
Scholarships are awarded for 1 year. Payment will be made directly to the college/university, upon proof of enrollment, for the Spring 2026 semester.
Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholarships are provided through contributions received by the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation.

Basis for selection of scholarship recipients:

Applicants must meet scholarship criteria.
Applicants must be a high school senior or college student.
Applicants must have a "C" or higher GPA (unless specified by scholarship account).
Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enroll full time in a college or university that offers a bachelor's degree; an approved vocation or trade school; or a state accredited junior college. Preference will be given to students attending a Nebraska institution of higher learning and preference will be given to students majoring in an agricultural field of study (unless specified by scholarship account).
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of: academic achievement, beef industry involvement, goals, and overall quality of application.

Applicant Information:

First Name:*

Last Name:*

Address:*

City:*

State:*

Zip Code:*

County:*

Phone #:*

Email Address:*

Date of Birth:*

Name of College or University you attend or plan to attend:*

Student ID #:*

If you don't have this information yet, please reply TBD.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Names:*

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Address:*

Are your are your parents/guardians members of Nebraska Cattlemen?*

Select

If so, please provide your Nebraska Cattlemen membership #.

Section A: For High School Seniors

If you are currently a college student do not complete this section.

High School Seniors are required to upload a current transcript with this application. There is a place to upload your transcript at the bottom of this application.

All fields in Section A are required to be filled out for High School Seniors. Missing information will disqualify the application.

High School Name:

High School City:

Anticipated Graduation Date:

# of students in your graduating class:

Current class rank:

Current GPA:

High School Counselors Name:

High School Counselors Phone #:

ACT Score:

If applicable.

SAT Score:

If applicable.

Section B: For College Students

If you are currently a high school senior do not complete this section.

College students are required to upload a current transcript with this application. There is a place to upload your transcript at the bottom of this application.

All fields in Section B are required to be filled out for College students. Missing information will disqualify the application.

College or University Name:

College or University City and State:

What will your classification be in January 2026?

Select

If other, please explain:

College/University Registrars Office Phone #:

Current GPA:

Applicant Questions:

Please answer the following questions with 250-500 words.

Where are you a current student or where have you applied for admission to a college or university, vocational or trade school:*

This question is exempt from the word requirement.

Describe your major or anticipated major:*

One of the foremost goals of the Nebraska Cattlemen's Foundation is to help support the future leaders of the beef industry. Explain your passion for the beef industry and how you hope to impact the industry in your future career.*

Explain how you have been involved in the beef industry and how those experiences will make a lasting impact on your future.*

Applicant Statement:

Please explain your reasons for applying for this scholarship and why your need, career goals, industry involvement, and/or achievements make you a deserving candidate. (250-500 words)*

List of Scholarships:

Please select ALL scholarships you qualify for and want to be considered for.

You must meet the grade level requirement at time of payment (Spring 2026 semester)

Scholarships for High School Seniors or Higher:

Select

Scholarships for College Sophomores or Higher:

Select

Scholarships for College Juniors or Higher:

Select

Required Files:*

Resume
One letter from a beef industry involvement reference (i.e., extension education, 4-H or FFA leader, breed association leader, banker, livestock nutritionist, veterinarian). This reference should primarily address your industry involvement/experience. This reference should not be a relative.
Applicant photo
High School Transcript (for High School Seniors) or College Transcript (for all College students)

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By checking this box I acknowledge that all information I am submitting is true and accurate. Should I be awarded any scholarship by the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation I authorize use of my name and photo for any scholarship publicity or publications.*

Send me a copy of my responses

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