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Foundation Scholarships Available

Several college scholarships are available to beef industry youth through the Ohio Cattlemen's Foundation. These scholarships are administered through the Ohio Cattlemen's Foundation in conjunction with the following organizations and individuals. Applications can also be obtained by calling the OCF office at 614-873-6736 or by e-mailing beef@ohiobeef.org. Applications deadlines are noted next to the scholarship names.

OCA BEST Scholarship – Application deadline May 1, 2010
The BEST program will offer a scholarship program based on academics and extracurricular activities for high school juniors and seniors or older pursuing a post-high school degree. $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded to participants pursuing an Ag related degree and may be awarded to applicants who are entering a non-Ag related field of study (based on the number of applications). Applicants must also enter the BEST Essay Contest. 
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Steve R. Rauch Inc., Benchmark of Excellence Scholarship – Application deadline Oct. 31, 2010
This is the ninth year for the Steve R. Rauch Benchmark of Excellence Scholarship. The scholarship sets the "benchmark for excellence" in agriculture. A $5,000 scholarship will be dispersed over three years to one student enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. Students eligible to apply must currently have sophomore standing at OSU and a 3.0 grade point average (GPA). The scholarship recipient will receive $2,000 upon selection this fall. Upon obtaining junior standing and maintaining a 3.0 GPA, a second award of $1,500 will be made. A final award of $1,500 will be made once senior standing is achieved and a 3.0 GPA is maintained. Previous recipients of the scholarship that are seeking their second and third awards must also submit their most recent college transcripts by October 31, 2010. Should one or both second and third year recipients not qualify with a 3.0 GPA, an additional first year scholarship of $2,000 will be presented.

2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application - Fillable Form 2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application - Fillable Form (369 KB)


2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application 2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application (61 KB)


Tagged for Greatness Scholarship – Application deadline Oct. 31, 2010
Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by the sale of Ohio's beef specialty license plates. For more information on purchasing beef plates, call the Foundation office at 614-873-6736.

2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application - Fillable Form 2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application - Fillable Form (369 KB)


2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application 2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application (61 KB)


Cattlemen's Country Club Scholarship – Application deadline Oct. 31, 2010
Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by proceeds from the beef putt-putt golf course at the Ohio State Fair.

2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application - Fillable Form 2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application - Fillable Form (369 KB)


2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application 2010 OCA Foundation Scholarship Application (61 KB)



Ohio CattleWomen Scholarships – Application deadline Dec. 15, 2010
Up to five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to outstanding students entering their college junior or senior year (2009-10 school year) in the state of Ohio (in Autumn 2010). Priority will be given to applicants attending a school in Ohio. Applicants' majors may vary, however, preference will be given to a major in agriculture, specifically relating to beef. Applicants must be maintaining a 2.75 GPA or higher. Call Patti Spengler at 740-472-5313 or visit www.ohiocattlewomen.com for more information.



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