YOUNG CATTLE RAISERS
Scholarships Available for Ag Students By Kim Smith, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation
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INCE 1992, THE TEXAS AND SOUTHWESTERN CATTLE RAIS- ers Foundation (TSCRF) has invested in our in- dustry by awarding scholarships to deserving
young people choosing to pursue careers in animal agriculture. “As stewards of our ranching heritage, it is important
that we continue meeting the needs of young people who are interested in dedicating their careers to this vital American industry,” said Pat Riley, TSCRF’s executive director. The TSCRF administers 3 scholar-
the one created by the Stiles family. In recent years, TSCRF has awarded $60,000 annual-
ly to high-performing students with demonstrated need, some of whom are fi rst-generation college students.
TSCRF Scholarship While the number of scholarships awarded depends
ships. The TSCRF Scholarship and the TSCRF Veterinary Medicine Scholarship, which is operated in conjunction with the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, are annual scholarships. The Mary and Leonard Stiles Scholarship, valued at $5,200 each year, is a 4-year under- graduate award. For the scholarship to be renewed each year, the recipi- ent must meet certain academic standards. The second Stiles Scholarship was presented in 2013, so the next application period for this scholarship will be in 2017, coinciding with the current recipient’s graduation. Each spring the scholarship committee has the dif-
Scholarship applications must be
on funding levels, traditionally the Foundation presents 12 TSCRF Scholarships each year. These undergraduate scholarships, valued at $2,000, support students majoring in agriculture or ag-related programs such as animal science, pre-vet, wildlife biology or ranch management. Applications, with the complete
postmarked by Feb. 7, 2014.
criteria, are available at cattlerais-
ersmuseum.org. To be considered, all applications must be postmarked by Feb. 7, 2014.
TSCRF Veterinary Medicine Scholarships Observing a declining number of large animal
fi cult but rewarding task of reviewing all applications and selecting recipients from a pool of young men and women who have each achieved distinction. Ap- plications are due in February and scholarships are awarded in March. As university tuition continues to escalate, the
number of scholarship applications received each year increases. The scholarships are funded through various means, including dedicated funds from TSCRA, direct donations from members, fund-raising efforts such as the annual TSCRA Trail Ride, which supplies money for the veterinary scholarship, and endowments like
20 The Cattleman January 2014
veterinary practices in rural areas, Joe Freeman, a rancher and architect from Austin, approached TSCRF about establishing a large animal veterinary medicine scholarship. Students entering their fourth year at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and planning to work in a large animal or mixed animal practice may apply. Each selected stu- dent is presented with a $5,000 award. It is common for vet students to accrue education debts in excess of $100,000, so fi nancial support is crucial to their future success, especially as they begin establishing their practices. To obtain additional information about any of the
TSCRF scholarships, contact Kim Smith by phone at 817-509-8964 or by email at
ksmith@cowgirl.net.
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