Undergraduate Scholarship

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 2012 academic year, at a four-year institution. Past, present, and current interns of Certified Angus Beef LLC are eligible.
3. Must submit a double-spaced, typed essay of no more than 1,000 words on the following topic: Describe the variety of branded beef programs in today’s marketplace and how they help or hinder the consumer.

4. Enclose a photo of yourself to be used for publicity purposes.
5. Two recommendation letters from individuals other than family members, who are knowledgeable of your integrity, dependability, motivation, and leadership potential.
6. A copy of your official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must be included with your application form.
7. All scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient for tuition, fees, books, room and board, or other direct college expenses.
8. Certified Angus Beef LLC employees’ immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

Apply online or e-mail application and any attachments to Trudi Hoyle at thoyle@certifiedangusbeef.com. If necessary, hard copy applications may be mailed to:

Applications must be received or postmarked by December 2, 2011.

A $5,000 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.

The Colvin ScholarshipU Fund Advisory Committee administers all fundraising, judging criteria and award selection. Applicant will be notified of results in January 2012.

For more information, please contact: Trudi Hoyle at 800-225-2333, ext. 211.

Graduate Scholarship

Requirements:

1. Graduate students in any year of a recognized, full-time masters or doctorate program, who are conducting applied or basic research, are eligible to apply.
2. Demonstrated commitment to the beef industry through pursuit of a graduate degree in meat science, food science, animal science, economics, marketing, business, communications, or other degree related to the production of high quality beef through selected curriculum.
3. Enclose a photo of yourself to be used for publicity purposes.
4. Two recommendation letters from individuals who can provide a professional assessment of your integrity, academic and personal skills, and research potential.
5. A copy of your official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must be included with your application form.
6. All scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient for tuition or other direct college expenses.
7. Certified Angus Beef LLC employees’ immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

A $5,000 scholarship will be given to the top applicant. Applications will be reviewed by the Colvin Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee and evaluated on individual academic performance and research potential, leadership positions and beef industry activities, as well as potential impact of the research project on high quality beef production and meat science.

Application must be postmarked or received by January 13, 2012.

Applications should be sent to:

For more information, please contact: Trudi Hoyle at 800-225-2333, ext. 211.