MARYSVILLE, Ohio – Beef industry college students are encouraged to apply for one of more than 20 scholarships available through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF). 

High school seniors and current college students enrolled in a two or four-year college or university studying a beef or agricultural related field are welcome to apply. 

Tagged for Greatness Scholarships

Four $1,000 scholarships are offered through the Tagged for Greatness program where proceeds are generated from the sale of Ohio beef specialty license plates sold at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles office.

Cattlemen’s Country Club Scholarships

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded from funds raised at the Cattlemen’s Country Club putt-putt golf course at the 2022 Ohio State Fair.

Saltwell Expo Scholarships

Two $1,000 scholarships will be sponsored by Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke and the Ohio Beef Expo. The scholarship is funded by a percentage of sales from the official line of Expo clothing sold through Saltwell’s trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo.

Noah Cox Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in memory of Noah Cox, who passed away in May of 2017.

Cattlemen’s Gala Scholarships

Twelve $1,000 scholarships will be offered through proceeds raised from the 2022 Cattlemen’s Gala Celebration and Fundraiser.

Interested students are encouraged to fill out the scholarship application at ohiocattle.org/foundation/scholarships by Oct. 31, 2022.