Scholarships

Eastern Wisconsin Beef Producers and Promoters 2019 Scholarship Winners

The Eastern Wisconsin Beef Producers and Promoters would like to congratulate the four recipients of the 2019 Scholarship which will be awarded in the Spring Semester of 2020, they are:

Nicole Ash - Nicole is attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying Finance/International Business. Nicole is the daughter of Rob & Chris, charter members of the EWBPP association. They have a Simmental & Hereford cow-calf operation. Nicole was involved in 4-H for many years.

Lyndsay Fenner – Lyndsay graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School and is attending UW- Platteville studying Agribusiness. She is the daughter of Daniel Fenner & Michelle Rate. Lyndsay was active in 4-H& FFA with showing Beef, Lambs & Goats. She is currently working as a co-op student at Kuhn North America.

Bree Gaffney – Bree will be graduating from Barneveld High School in May 2019. She is planning on attending Western Illinois University in the fall of 2019, studying Ag Business/Ag Communication. She is the daughter of Scott & Valerie, charter members of the EWBPP association. Bree is currently President of the Wi Junior Angus Association & is a member of Mounds View 4-H club.

Paige Gaffney – Paige graduated from Barneveld High School in June 2017. She is attending South Dakota State University, to study Agricultural business and Land Valuation. She is the daughter of Scott & Valerie, charter members of the EWBPP association. Paige is included in every aspect of Gaffney Family Cattle. She was a member of the Mounds View 4-H club and has participated in many Junior Angus Association shows & Conferences. Paige has also served as a 4-H Ambassador.

The awards are given to deserving, well-rounded students based on academic achievement, social activities and community service involvement. The recipients or their parents are members of the association.

Scholarships are given out every year and more information can be found below:

Scholarship Application

Scholarship quantity and amount can change each year at the EWBPP board’s discretion.

Eligibility

High School seniors or post seniors currently in their first year thru their third year of higher education are eligible to apply.
Family must be a current member of EWBPP as of January 1st of the application year OR have purchased cattle from a member of EWBPP. Family member must have attended a minimum of one meeting.
Applicants majoring in any professional, technical, vocational college or training equivalent to at least one school year in length.

Minimum Requirements

Letter of recommendation (i.e. employer, teacher, school advisor, etc; no relatives)
Application (include picture)
Application must be postmarked by March 1 of the application year.
All minimum requirements must be met to be considered eligible for the scholarship.

Comments

Notification to the winners will be made by May 1 of the application year. Payment will be made after first semester is completed.
Scholarship will be paid in the name of the school. The scholarship recipient must provide the EWBPP Treasurer with the payment information by February 1.

Information needed:

Proof of completion of the first semester
Complete and accurate address to send the payment
Scholarship recipient student id number
Date the payment is due

Further questions can be directed to:
Donna Jeske
W2927 Clearview Rd
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
clearviewfarms@aol.com

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