Applications Due March 15, 2025
The Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation (NCF) announced they are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year from qualified youth in Nebraska with an interest in the beef industry.
NCF President Loren Berger stated, “The future success of the beef industry relies on students with a passion and desire to grow in knowledge of our way of life. NCF looks forward to providing young people with opportunities to make a lasting impact on beef cattle production.”
The prestigious Nebraska Cattlemen Beef State Scholarship awards a $10,000 scholarship to an outstanding college junior, senior or graduate-level student. Eligible students must be residents of Nebraska and be enrolled in a Nebraska college or university pursuing a beef industry-related degree. The scholarship will be awarded based on student need, Nebraska beef industry involvement including past achievements and future plans, and academics. Completed applications are due by Saturday, March 15, 2025. Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will be disqualified. Finalists will be invited to a personal interview with the selection committee.
NCF offers numerous other $1,000 minimum scholarships, awarded on the basis of academic achievement, beef industry involvement, and goals/quality of application. Completed applications are due by Saturday, March 15, 2025. Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will be disqualified. Scholarship recipients must be a high school senior or college student, have a “C” or higher grade point average, and 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.
Applications are available on the Nebraska Cattlemen website. Questions can be referred to Ashley McClinton at AMcClinton@necattlemen.org or by calling the NCF office at (402) 475-2333.
All scholarship winners will be announced during the Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Midyear Meeting in June 2025.