CattleWomen Scholarship Applications Due Soon

The Navidad Valley Cattle-Women (NVCW) are seeking applicants for their 2021 scholarships. Due to the generous support of the community of the 5K Ranch Run in August numerous scholarships will be awarded. Since CattleWomen started their local activities they have distributed over $60,000 in scholarships.

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. Payment of scholarship will be made when the NVCW have received proof of enrollment at an accredited college, university, or technical school. Applications may be acquired from area high school counselors, requested from NVCW scholarship chair Kay Gibson ny emailing jimk.gibson@sbcglobal.net or may be downloaded at www.nvcw.org. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2021.

The Navidad Valley Cattle-Women, a local chapter of the Texas Cattlewomen, is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the beef industry. The local 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.

For more information on the Navidad Valley Cattle-Women, please visit www.nvcw.org or contact Cathy Willhoite at (512) 923-3310.