Wisconsin Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Scholarship Rules
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Applications must be post-marked no later than March 7, 2016.
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The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s scholarship is available to any high
school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in any university, technical college,
community college in the United States, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Agricultural Short Course Program.
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Must have a background in the beef, veal, or dairy industry.
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Applicants must be a resident of Wisconsin.
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Preference may be given to WCA/WCW member’s children and grandchildren and
WCA/WCW junior members.
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Preference may be given to those majoring in an agriculture-related field.
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Preference may be given to those students attending a Wisconsin school.
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Scholarship payments will be made out to the student after verification of enrollment
from the college with first semester grades and completion of Master of Beef
Advocacy online training program.
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Information and application form for the Master of Beef Advocacy program can be
found on the Wisconsin Beef Council website at
http://www.beef.org/mastersofbeefadvocacy.aspx
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Please mail application, three letters of recommendation, and high school office
enrollment verification form to Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, 632 Grand
Canyon Drive, Madison, WI 53719
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If you have any questions, please call Kathy Miller at (262) 857-7168 or e-mail at
kjmiller7@frontier.com
WISCONSIN CATTLEMEN'S AND CATTLEWOMEN’S
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
A. Personal Information
Name: ___________________________________________ Birth Date: __________________________
Street Address: _____________________________________ City: __________________ Zip: ________
(Please include complete address with street address, city, and zip code)
Phone No:______________________ Parents' Name:___________________________________________
Parents’ WCA/WCW Membership Name and address (If applying as WI Cattlemen or Cattlewomen child):
______________________________________________________________________________________
Grandparents’ WCA/WCW Membership Name and address (If applying as WI Cattlemen or Cattlewomen
grandchild): ____________________________________________________________________________
B. Agricultural Experience
Residence:
Farm _________ Non-Farm ____________
Type of 4-H/FFA project(s) and/or Farming Operation: _________________________________________
(Example: Dairy, Beef, Hog, Crop, Etc.)
Summary of Project and/or Farming Program: ________________________________________________
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4-H Club Member _____years
FFA Member _____years
Jr. Beef Breed Assoc. _____years
FFA Offices Held and/or Committees: ______________________________________________________
4-H Offices Held and/or Committees: _______________________________________________________
Jr. Beef Breed Assoc. Offices Held and/or Committees:_________________________________________
Judging Teams Participated in: ____________________________________________________________
4-H/FFA/Jr. Beef Breed Assoc. Honors and awards received: FFA Degree, Leadership, Achievement,
Special, etc.
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C. Educational Background and Intentions
High School Attending:____________________________Phone Number: __________________________
Address:________________________________________City:________________ Zip: ______________
Date of Graduation: _____________________________________________________________________
Education Intentions ____________________________________________________________________
Name of School Planning to Attend: ________________________________________________________
Intended Major or Area of Study: ___________________________________________________
Have you submitted an application for admission to the University/College of your choice?
yes______
no______
High School Scholastic Achievements and Activities (honor roll, music, sports, clubs)
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D. Community Involvement (i.e. church groups, other youth groups, volunteering)
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F. Please attach an essay on: “How has your involvement in the beef cattle/livestock industry influenced
you and your direction in life? How and where do you see yourself involved in the beef/livestock industry
in the future? Explain briefly how this scholarship will aid you to attain your goals.”
G. You must secure three letters of recommendation from people such as your High School Agriculture
Education Teacher, High School Guidance Counselor, High School Principal, Extension Agent, Judging
Coach, etc., in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Signature of Applicant: _________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Return this form, three letters of recommendation, and high school office enrollment verification form to
Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association, 632 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI 53719.
Applications must be post-marked no later than March 7, 2016.
High School Office or Guidance Office verification form for
Wisconsin Cattlemen’s/Cattlewomen’s Scholarship
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________
GPA: ____________________________________________________
Class Rank: ______________________________________________
Signature of:
Guidance Office Representative: _________________________ OR
High School Office Representative: _____________________________
High School Address: _________________________________________
High School Phone Number: ___________________________________