We just wanted to be sure you were aware of the scholarship opportunities available with Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB). The Colvin Scholarship has been increased so the award amounts will be even bigger this year. The top applicant will receive $5000; second $3000; third $2000; and two $1000 scholarships.

The application deadline is fast approaching—postmark deadline is November 16.  For more information, please visit http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/press/colvin/index.php.

There are also a variety of internships and scholarships available through CAB and the American Angus Association. (Get all the details here: http://www.cabpartners.com/news/press/JointinternshipNR.pdf)

Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio, is seeking two college students for internships at its headquarters facility for summer 2010, beginning in May or early June. Complete position descriptions for the available internships are attached.

Students majoring in dairy science, animal science, or communications who are familiar with the dairy industry are preferred. Strong writing and computer skills are essential. While juniors or seniors will be given preference, sophomores will be considered. Applicants must submit cover letters and resumes with references no later than December 1, 2009.

Students may e-mail inquiries, cover letters and resumes to tsmith@selectsires.com. Questions may be directed to the above e-mail address, or to Terri Smith at Select Sires Inc., 11740 US Hwy 42N, Plain City, OH 43064, (614) 733-3440. Additional information regarding these internships also can be found on Select’s Web site at http://www.selectsires.com/internship_summer.aspx.

To view more about this scholarship, please click here.

This internship for a junior or senior is oriented toward writing technical and producer features as well as news releases, taking a subtle public relations approach. Interns will be responsible for implementing projects that help CAB increase farmer/rancher awareness, ability and commitment to producing cattle that fit the world’s largest beef brand. The primary tactic is to highlight positive, profitable examples. Interns will typically travel to Ohio for training PRIOR to the internship. Other training will be in the field, office or even at home via phone and frequent email.

Training will consist of working with the CAB supply development team, participating in the Certified Angus Beef ^® Building Blocks for Success seminar for two days in Wooster, Ohio (all expenses paid), and riding along on an information-gathering and photography trip to a ranch or feedlot. Some travel is required; school-term internships work with the intern’s class schedule.

Past interns have had a variety of career goals that require effective writing. The internship offers valuable experience whether your target is print journalism, public relations or advertising copy writing. This is not a good opportunity for design. Many past interns have continued a working relationship with CAB, some as freelance writers and others as full-time employees after graduation.

To view more information, please see the Web site: http://corporate.certifiedangusbeef.com/recruiting/Description.aspx?id=113

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is now accepting applications for its second annual scholarship program that provides financial assistance to members of the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT).  ACT is a national college student association with 354 members located on 17 college and university campuses across the country.  ACT’s mission of fostering professional development is at the core of the Yamaha-ACT Scholarship Program.

The Yamaha-ACT Scholarship Program is broken out into two individual student scholarships and one chapter scholarship.  All three scholarships are aimed at helping students attend the annual Agricultural Media Summit (AMS), a professional development and networking opportunity.

To view the entire press release, click here.

For the individual and chapter application, click here.