SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2024 Ag Career Scholarship
DUE MAY 1ST
The Chaffee County Cattlemen’s Association will award one $1,000 scholarship to an eligible young adult pursuing a career in agriculture. Eligibility requirements are as follows:
You must be a high school senior, or currently enrolled in a college degree program, or currently enrolled in a trade program, or can give evidence of an internship program and associated costs. We want to support all career paths. If you are unsure if you are eligible, just ask!
You or a family member must be members of Chaffee County Cattlemen’s Association. Download a membership form here.
You must fully complete our application and write an original essay on “The Future of Agriculture: _________”. The essay must be no more than 500 words, typed and attached to the application.
You must include a letter of recommendation from a current educator or mentor. Letters of recommendation may be emailed by the writer or attached to the application in a sealed envelope.
Applicants must give permission for CCCA to share their essay and photograph on the website, facebook page, and newsletters.
A committee will review and score applications by a rubric system. Essays will be judged by clarity, originality, and relevance to the ag industry. The scholarship recipient will be notified by May 14th.
Email a complete application packet to chaffeecattlemens@gmail.com or,
Mail to Chaffee County Cattlemen’s Association at PO Box 43 Nathrop, CO 81236
2024 4-H Beef Scholarship
DUE MAY 1ST
The Chaffee County Cattlemen’s Association will award one $300 scholarship to support a 4-H member in their beef project. Scholarship funds may be used to purchase supplies, feed, or show clothes for this year’s fair. Eligibility requirements are as follows:.
You must be a Chaffee County 4-H member (junior or senior) enrolled in the beef project.
You must fully complete the application.
You must complete a budget to show how you would use CCCA funds.
Applicants must give permission for CCCA to share their short answer and/or photograph on the website, Facebook page, and newsletters.
A committee will review and score applications by a rubric system. Essays will be judged by clarity, originality, and relevance to the ag industry. The scholarship recipient will be notified by May 14th.
Email a complete application packet to chaffeecattlemens@gmail.com or,
Mail to Chaffee County Cattlemen’s Association at PO Box 43 Nathrop, CO 81236
