Students Encouraged to Apply for Beef Industry Scholarships

^{Source: National Cattlemen's Foundation press release}

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Beef Industry Scholarship program, sponsored by the CME Group and presented by the National Cattlemen's Foundation. All entries must be postmarked by Dec. 1, 2009.

Ten scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded to young people pursuing careers in the beef industry. The program encourages talented and thoughtful students who have demonstrated a commitment to a career in the beef industry, either through classes, internships or life experience. Graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduate students enrolled at a two-year or four-year college for the 2010-2011 academic school year are eligible to apply. Applicants or their families must be members of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to receive the scholarship. 

Applications must include a 750-word essay that identifies a key issue confronting the beef industry and suggests a solution.  Applicants must also submit a letter expressing future career goals and provide two letters of recommendation.  A full description of the scholarship program, submission requirements and an online application can be found at National Cattlemen's Foundation or by calling 303-694-0305.

In addition to a scholarship, the first-place winner will receive airfare and lodging to attend the 2010 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 27–30.

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Launched in 1989 as part of the 25th anniversary of the Live Cattle Futures Contract on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Beef Industry Scholarship program is a partnership effort of the CME Group and the National Cattlemen's Foundation. CME Group has been a leader in the live cattle market since 1964, and the Beef Industry Scholarship Program exemplifies their commitment to the beef industry.