Ohio Cattlemen's Association Scholarships

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 deadlines are noted next to the scholarship names. 

TAGGED FOR GREATNESS SCHOLARSHIP - APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are 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.

CATTLEMEN'S COUNTRY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP - APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are 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.

SALTWELL EXPO SCHOLARSHIP - APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31

One $1,000 scholarship is awarded at the Ohio Beef Expo thanks to Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke, who donate a percentage of sales generated from the official line of clothing sold through Saltwell's trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo.

NOAH COX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year program or a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a college or university majoring in an agricultural or non-agricultural program. This scholarship was created in honor of Noah Cox who passed away in May 2017.

CATTLEMEN'S GALA SCHOLARSHIP - APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31

Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are 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 annual Cattlemen's Gala Celebration and Fundraiser.

LARGE ANIMAL VET SCHOLARSHIPS - OSU STUDENTS

Two scholarship will be awarded to third or fourth-year veterinary students who have demonstrated interest in practicing large animal (food/farm) medicine. Preference shall be given to candidates whose work, research or community involvement demonstrates interest in the beef industry or are involved in the Ohio Cattlemen's Association, and plan to practice in the state of Ohio. Scholarships may be awarded in varying amounts based on student enrollment, available funding and other factors. Current Ohio State University students enrolled in the College of Veterinarian Medicine will receive an email at the end of the Autumn semester with the scholarship application information.