Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2008

Application
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The Rustici scholarships are given to students who intend to pursue a career in beef cattle or sheep ranching, rangeland management or large animal veterinary medicine (excluding equine). Ideal candidates are those who will take over the family ranch and work to improve rangeland conditions as a natural resource.

Awards are also given to those who are studying for a career that benefits the beef cattle or sheep industry or rangeland management by working directly with landowners to enhance rangeland resources.

1. Awards will be limited to applicants intending to pursue studies in beef cattle or sheep ranching, rangeland management or large animal veterinary medicine, primarily for beef cattle.
2. Priority will be given to students who plan to return to the family ranch.
3. The applicant must write an essay of 500 words or less in which he/she explains why he/she has chosen the field of beef cattle or sheep ranching, range management or large-animal veterinary medicine; the goals he/she has set forth; and how past, present, and future activities make the accomplishment of these goals possible.
4. Student must average 15 units per semester/quarter in college. Units earned in other semesters of the same academic year may be used to reach the average. Students must also maintain a C average.
5. Applicants are to use the same application forms and follow the application procedures established for the scholarship program of the Foundation.
6. Grade point average above C is required but grades are not a primary award criteria.

Each award shall be in the amount of $5,000 for students attending or entering a California four-year accredited college or university and $2,500 for students attending or entering a California two-year college.