Navidad Valley Cattle Women

2011 Scholarship Applications Available

 

The Navidad Valley CattleWomen (NVCW) are seeking applicants for their 2011 Scholarship Program.  Due to the generous support of the community of Cow Patty Bingo in August and The Best Little Style Show in Texas in October, two recipients will be awarded a scholarship of at least $500.  Applicants must be a resident of Lavaca, Fayette, or Colorado counties and must be a senior in high school or the equivalent thereof.  A completed NVCW scholarship application must be submitted along with an essay about her/himself, any agricultural influences and goals, involvement in the beef industry, and goals in life.  Applicants must submit a copy of his/her transcript through mid-term of their senior year, rank, and GPA.  The winning applicant(s) will be paid a one-time award to be used toward tuition or other education-related expenses.  The scholarship must be accepted in the year that it is won.  If this does not occur, the scholarship money will be returned to the Navidad Valley Cattle Women Scholarship Fund.  Payment of scholarship will be made when the NVCW have received proof of enrollment at an accredited college, university, or technical school.  Scholarship recipients will be chosen by NVCW Scholarship Committee members and may be asked to attend the May NVCW’s business meeting.  Applications may be requested from Zoe Justiss at zjustiss@cvctx.com or (979)562-2126, or may be downloaded at www.nvcw.org.  Applications must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2011.  The Navidad Valley CattleWomen, a local chapter of the Texas Cattlewomen, is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes the beef industry.  The Navidad Valley local works to support local youth with scholarships and provide quality information on the industry and how to incorporate beef into a healthy diet.  Additionally, they work to support the community with targeted outreach projects that include a beefy twist.  Texas Cattlewomen function collectively to inform consumers of the importance of the industry and of the contributions it makes to the economy of our nation.  For more information on Texas CattleWomen please visit www.txcattlewomen.org.

 

 


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