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)

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.

For the ATV safety recommendations, click here.

The Animal Ag Alliance is launching a program called “College Aggies Online” and is a contest for college students involved in ag clubs across the country. Students create personal accounts on our Web site and upload ag-related photos, blogs, videos, etc to share their story of agriculture. We are very excited about the opportunity to help young people speak out about ag online and think this would be a great experience for future ag communicators such as yourself and your members!  There are sponsorship opportunities, too, if you think that would be something you would be interested in!

Here’s a link to program materials: http://animalagalliance.org/current/home.cfm?Category=College_Aggies&Section=Main

A past newsletter about the program: http://eepurl.com/dNiT

This is the log-in to the CAO network, where students create their account: http://aggiesonline.ning.com

The Colvin Scholarship Foundation and Certified Angus Beef LLC are seeking applicants for its 2010 scholarships.  Applications are due November 16, 2009.  All qualified college juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply.

$9,000 in scholarships will be awarded in January 2010 to a junior or senior college level student demonstrating a commitment to the beef industry through the pursuit of a meat science, food science, animal science, marketing, business, communications, journalism, or other degree related to the beef industry through activities and curriculum.

Applications are available at http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/press/colvin/index.php.

For more information, please contact:  Trudi Hoyle at 800/225-2333, ext. 211, or by e-mail at thoyle@certifiedangusbeef.com.

Developed in 1999 as Louis M. “Mick” Colvin retired as executive director, the scholarship recognizes his role in making dreams a reality and inspiring others to be their best. Colvin was the first executive director of the Certified Angus Beef Program in 1978, leading it to provide the world’s leading brand of fresh beef. This scholarship benefits tomorrow’s leaders who are involved in their communities and the beef industry.

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is introducing a new scholarship program in 2009 for student members of the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT).

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