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W.D. Farr Scholarship

Award Amount
$15,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

National Cattlemen's Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for international and U.S. students.
  2. Must be a a graduate student to apply for this award.
  3. Must pursue a career in the beef industry. Fields of study may include: animal science, environmental science (water) or agriculture.
  4. Must enroll full time.
  5. Must have an interest in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experiences.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The W.D. Farr Scholarship is available for graduate students who are pursuing a career in the beef industry.

Application requirements for the W.D. Farr Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Cover sheet
Additional Information: Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: essay (70 percent), letter of intent (20 percent), and references (10 percent). Essays submitted will be judged on the basis of originality, grammar, clarity of expression, accuracy, relevance of topic and the solutions offered. *Please note: Proof of enrollment as a full-time student will be required to receive the scholarship money.

Award Amount: $15,000 annually, non-renewable. Previous winners are eligible to reapply.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $15,000.

About National Cattlemen's Foundation:
Contact Information: Sara Christmas ,x
Address: 9110 E. Nichols Ave. Suite 300 Centennial, Colorado 80112

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