The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) announced they awarded over $64,000 in scholarships to help the next generation of the agriculture industry in their academic pursuits. The scholarships were awarded to fifty-nine distinguished students.
President of the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, Ryan Loeske stated, “Each year, generous donors from across the state donate to the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation’s Retail Value Steer Challenge Fundraising Project. Our donor’s support allowed us to award fifty-nine outstanding students with academic scholarships to pursue their education and we cannot thank them enough.” He continued, “The NCF looks forward to watching these talented students continue their education and strengthen the future of the beef cattle industry.”
All scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting in North Platte, Thursday, June 8, during the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Lunch.
The following are the 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholars in the region:
Alliance
Jayda Meyring – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship
Wade Sanders – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship
Braelyn Shrewsbury – $1,200 Jim & Helen Gran Scholarship
Bayard
Cambree Schmaltz – $1,200 Donavan Yoachim Memorial Scholarship
Chappell
Rheo Dykstra – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship
Gering
Mackenzie Liakos – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship
Lemoyne
Sheridan Wilson – $1,200 Martin Viersen Range Management & Conservation Memorial Scholarship
Potter
Kailey Nicklas – $1,200 Western Nebraska Agriculture Scholarship
Stapleton
Lance Jones – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship
Clay Witthun – $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship