Ohio CattleWomen Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Ohio CattleWomen Foundation

Overview

The Ohio CattleWomen’s Association awards scholarships to support college students with a connection to the beef industry. Applicants must submit a completed application packet that includes a photo, transcript, and letters of recommendation. Materials must be postmarked by the December deadline and sent to the address provided by the association. The program is intended to recognize academic achievement and engagement with beef production or promotion.

Description: Scholarships support students with ties to beef production or promotion and are distributed according to the association’s procedures.

• Application packet required: form, photo, transcript, letters of recommendation
• Materials must be postmarked by December
• Designed for students involved in beef production or promotion

Procedures

The Ohio CattleWomen’s Association administers the scholarship program and may award scholarships annually or at its discretion. Awards are distributed according to the association’s established procedures and the decisions of the appointed scholarship committee. The program structure and award availability may be reviewed and adjusted by the association leadership as needed.

Award Value: The program consists of up to four scholarships, each valued at $1,000.

• Awards are granted by the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association
• Up to four recipients may be selected each award cycle
• The association may alter award frequency or number at its discretion

Criteria

Eligibility is based on applicants’ connection to beef production, residency, academic standing, and membership in relevant beef organizations. Applicants must be Ohio residents, be at least one year out of high school, and be enrolled in at least their second year of a four-year college program when applying. Preference is given to students majoring in agriculture or beef-related fields, and applicants may receive the scholarship at most twice. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required.

Eligibility: Applicants must be children of beef producers or directly involved in beef production/promotion; either the applicant or a parent must belong to a local or state beef organization; applicants must reside in Ohio and meet the academic and enrollment requirements.

• Ohio residency required for applicant and parents
• At least one year out of high school and enrolled in year two or higher of a four-year program
• Minimum GPA 2.5; preference for beef-related majors

Method of Application

Application forms are available by request from Connie O’Connell or via the Ohio CattleWomen’s website. Completed applications, official college transcripts, a photo, and up to three letters of recommendation must be assembled and mailed together to the address provided. All materials must be postmarked by the December deadline to be considered. Applicants should follow the submission instructions exactly to ensure a complete packet for committee review.

Application Timeline: Forms and supporting documents must be postmarked by the December due date; submit all items together to the address below or as specified on the website.

• Request forms from Connie O’Connell or download from the website
• Mail completed application, photo, transcript, and up to three letters together
• All materials must be postmarked by the December deadline

Contact and submission address: Connie O’Connell, (614) 264-0914, 4180 Millersburg Rd, Gambier, OH 43022. Application forms are also available at www.ohiocattlewomen.com.

Selection Process

The scholarship recipients are selected by a committee appointed by the president of the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association. The committee reviews all complete application packets and may interview candidates when necessary to inform its decisions. Selections are finalized by the committee and announced at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Annual Meeting in January. The committee’s review focuses on eligibility, academic performance, and demonstrated engagement with the beef industry.

Selection Announcement: Recipients are announced during the Ohio Cattlemen’s Annual Meeting in January following committee review.

• Committee appointed by the association president
• Committee reviews applications and may conduct interviews
• Recipients announced at the January annual meeting

Method of Distribution

Scholarship funds are issued as checks made payable to the recipient. Presentation of the award takes place at the Ohio Cattlemen’s Annual Meeting in January. Recipients should plan to receive the award in person at the meeting unless other arrangements are communicated by the association. The association manages disbursement to ensure recipients receive funds appropriately.

Award Distribution: Checks are made payable to the recipient and presented at the January Ohio Cattlemen’s Annual Meeting.

• Funds issued by check payable to the recipient
• Award presentation scheduled at the January annual meeting
• Contact the association for alternate arrangements if necessary