Five Students Earn Colvin Scholarships from Certified Angus Beef LLC

The Certified Angus Beef ^® brand recently awarded $8,500 in Colvin Scholarship funds to five students pursuing careers in the beef industry. These outstanding individuals are truly making a difference in their communities.
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Congratulations to 2007 winners:

$3,000 Colvin
Scholarship award:

Rebecca Tokach, Kansas State University

$2,500 Colvin
Scholarship award:

James Brown, Montana State University

$1,000 Colvin
Scholarship recipients:

Kara Wilson, University of Kentucky

Cheyenne Dixon, Colorado State University

Chelsea Good, Kansas State University

Forms

• Scholarship guidelines
• Scholarship application:
• Recommendation form

Developed in 1999 as Louis M. “Mick” Colvin retired as Executive Director, the scholarship recognizes his role in making dreams a reality and inspiring others to be their best. Colvin co-founded the Certified Angus Beef Program in 1978, leading it to provide the world’s leading brand of fresh beef. This scholarship benefits tomorrow’s leaders who are involved in their communities and the beef industry.

Five scholarships totaling $8,500 will be awarded!

A $3,000 scholarship will be given to the top applicant, judged in this order of importance: activities and scholastic achievement, communication skills both essay and verbal, and reference letters. Additional scholarships will be awarded to four other applicants.

Total awards breakdown

• One $3,000 scholarship
• One $2,500 scholarship
• Three $1,000 scholarships

The top two scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to attend an all-expense paid trip to the 2009 Certified Angus Beef ^® Annual Conference, September 17-19, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  This is an opportunity to interact with leaders throughout the production, packing, retail and foodservice industries.

The top scholarship recipient may also have the opportunity to accept up to a three-month, paid internship in addition to the scholarship. This appointment is dependent on the availability of a position and comes with no guarantee as a term of employment with Certified Angus Beef LLC. The internship is not a requirement of the scholarship.

Forms

• Scholarship Guidelines
• Scholarship Application
• Recommendation Form

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Requirements

1. Demonstrated commitment to the beef industry through pursuit of a meat science, food science, animal science, marketing, business, communications, journalism, or other degree related to the beef industry through activities and curriculum.
2. Available only to students who are junior or senior-level status for the Spring 2008 academic year, at a four-year institution. Past, present, and current interns of Certified Angus Beef LLC are eligible.
3. Students may submit a statement of financial need with application.
4. Must submit a double-spaced, typed essay of no more than 1,000 words on the following topic:
   “Branded beef” has gained in popularity.  How will the consumer be able to determine the varying values and eating experiences that are encountered from these brands?  What role(s) does the Certified Angus Beef ^® brand have in this determination?
5. Enclose a photo of yourself to be used for publicity purposes.
6. Two recommendation letters from individuals other than family members, who are knowledgeable of your integrity, dependability, motivation, and leadership potential.
7. A copy of your official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must be included with your application form.
8. All scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient for tuition, fees, books, room and board, or other direct college expenses.
9. Certified Angus Beef LLC employees’ family members are not eligible to apply.
10. Mail to:

    Dr. John F. Stika, President
    Certified Angus Beef LLC
    206 Riffel Rd.
    Wooster, OH 44691-8588

Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2008.

The Colvin Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee administers all fundraising, judging criteria and award selection. Applicant will be notified of results in January 2009.

For more information, please contact: Denise Williamson at 800/225-2333, ext. 211.