Oregon Cattlemen’s Stewardship Fund Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Oregon Cattlemen’s Stewardship Fund (OCSF)

Overview
The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is offering scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year for students who will be enrolled full‑time at a community college or university as sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students. Scholarships may be applied to tuition and are open to current OCA members and their children.

Key details
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026 (applications must be postmarked, faxed, emailed, or hand‑delivered by this date).
- Total scholarship funds available: up to $9,000.
- Recipients will be notified by email and may be announced at the Mid‑Year Meeting on June 26, 2026, in Madras, Oregon.
- Scholarship payments will be sent directly to the recipient’s institution to pay tuition.

Eligibility
- Applicant must be either a current Oregon Cattlemen’s Association member or the child of a current member.
- Applicant must be enrolled full‑time (2026–27 academic year) as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at a community college or university.
- Students in any major may apply, but the application must demonstrate some relevance to the livestock industry.

What to submit
- Completed application form (use the current form for the 2026–27 academic year).
- Transcripts covering the applicant’s last full year of school. If you attended more than one school during that year, include transcripts from all schools.
- Any additional documents you wish to attach for clarity or space. (Do not use report covers or binders; extra pages are fine as long as you identify which question you’re answering.)

How to submit
- Mail (postmarked by May 1, 2026), fax, email, or hand‑deliver your completed application and supporting materials.
- Email: jem.connelly@orcattle.com (use subject line “Scholarship”).
- Fax: (503) 361‑8947.
- Hand deliveries must be received by the OCA office before 5:00 PM on May 1, 2026 (the office closes at 5:00 PM).

Important notes and checklist
- Applications dated after May 1, 2026, or using an outdated form will not be considered.
- Make sure every required field is completed and the application is signed. Applications with missing information or unsigned forms are ineligible.
- Keep copies of everything you submit and ensure transcripts are official where required.

Questions
If you have questions about the application or submission process, email jem.connelly@orcattle.com.

Good luck — take the time to present a complete, clear application that connects your studies to the livestock industry.