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Six scholarships awarded in 2018, totaling $33,500!
Developed in 1999, when Louis M. “Mick” Colvin retired as the executive director of Certified Angus Beef LLC, the Colvin Scholarship Fund (CSF) recognizes his role in making dreams a reality and inspiring others to be their best. Colvin co-founded the program in 1978, leading it to provide the world’s leading brand of fresh beef. The scholarship fund benefits tomorrow’s leaders who are involved in their communities and the beef industry.
Six Students Earn Colvin Scholarships
The Certified Angus Beef ® brand recently awarded scholarships to students pursuing careers in the agricultural industry.
“These students are the future of the beef industry,” says John Stika, president of Certified Angus Beef LLC.
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2018 Undergraduate Colvin Scholarship Awards:
$7,500
scholarship award
Elisabeth Forker
University of Nebraska
Elisabeth “Liz” Forker received the first-place undergraduate scholarship due to her consistent involvement in her community while maintaining a strong academic career. Liz began her veterinary education early while simultaneously finishing her undergraduate degree at the senior level. “Post-secondary education is invaluable to future producers because of the networks, problem solving skills and technical knowledge that are gained. As an Angus producer and a future veterinarian, I am grateful for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand’s commitment to the future of the business by investing in young people,” Liz says.
$6,500 scholarship award
Kylie Philipps
University of Florida
$5,000 scholarship award
Macy Perry
Oklahoma State University
$4,000 scholarship award
Madison Butler
Oklahoma State University
$3,000 scholarship award
April Molitor
Texas Tech University
2018 Graduate Colvin Scholarship Award:
$7,500 scholarship award
Michael Cropp
Iowa State University
Michael Cropp’s scholarship application received high praise from the entire scholarship committee, as he had what they called a “model graduate application.” His research project, “Effects of nitrite-embedded film on the color stability and shelf life of naturally cured, all-beef bologna,” is one that could positively affect the Certified Angus Beef ® brand value-added products division.