About the Scholarship

Kansas CattleWomen exists to educate, advocate, and support women across the beef industry. This scholarship is one way we invest directly in future leaders who care about agriculture, understand its challenges, and are willing to advocate for it moving forward.

We are looking for applicants who are grounded, thoughtful, and motivated, not just students with strong grades, but individuals who understand the value of agriculture and want to make a meaningful impact through their education and career.

Eligibility

High School Scholarship

Applicants must:

• Be a Kansas resident

• Be a graduating high school senior

• Have an interest in pursuing an agriculture-related degree or career

College Scholarship

Applicants must:

• Be currently attending a Kansas college, university, community college, or technical school

• Be pursuing an agriculture-related major or career path

• Be enrolled at the time of application

Both scholarships are open to students pursuing a wide range of agriculture-related fields, including but not limited to animal science, ag business, communications, education, veterinary medicine, agronomy, and allied industries.

What You’ll Need to Apply

Before starting the application, please have the following ready:

• A current resume

• A transcript

  • Unofficial transcripts are accepted

• Proof of enrollment or College Acceptance Letter

• A reference letter submitted directly by your reference

• Written responses completed within the application form

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Reference Letter Instructions

A reference letter is required for all applicants.

• The letter must be emailed directly by your reference, not uploaded by the applicant.

• References may include a teacher, advisor, employer, coach, or agriculture mentor.

• Letters from family members will not be accepted.

Reference letters should be emailed to:
[INSERT KCW SCHOLARSHIP EMAIL]

Subject line:
KCW Scholarship Reference – Applicant First and Last Name

Reference letters must be received by April 1 to be considered with your application.

Selection Process and Timeline

• Application Deadline: April 1

• Review Period: Early April

• Recipients Notified: Prior to April 10

• Scholarship Recognition: April 10 Kansas CattleWomen event in Manhattan, Kansas

Recipients are invited to attend the April event to be recognized, but attendance is not required to receive the scholarship.

Applications are reviewed based on leadership, involvement, written responses, and demonstrated commitment to agriculture.