Heather Hays Stinnett Memorial Scholarship

The Heather Hays Stinnett Memorial Scholarship honors Colorado CattleWomen Past President Heather Stinnett. The Scholarship will be $4,000. Applications are due April 1, 2024 and scholarship will be awarded at the 2024 Colorado CattleWomen annual convention.

Eligibility:
1. Female
2. Junior, Senior, or a Graduate student at an accredited 4-year university or college
3. Agriculture or Agriculture related major (ex. Pre vet)
4. Colorado Resident (may attend an out of state institution)
5. 3.0 GPA

Preference:
1. Beef production or affiliated industry background
2. Collegiate CattleWomen officer, State FFA officer, or State 4-H officer

Requirements:
1. Cover sheet with name, address, and email. If the address is not in Colorado, describe qualification. (ex. Parents address)
2. 1 page essay on “How I plan to influence the beef industry and agriculture with my chosen major”.
3. A brief resume that includes: work history, community involvement, college activities and future goals.
4. Two letters of reference.
5. Current official college transcript
6. An interview may be required via zoom
7. Attendance at the Colorado Cattlewomen’s convention for award presentation in Colorado Springs, CO June 24-26, 2024.

Submission address:
Email to Cindy Mangus at clwhm55@gmail.com; please put Heather Hays Stinnett Scholarship in subject line.

Notification: Winners will be notified by phone and mail no later than May 15, 2024.

Awarded: Monies awarded at end of semester once winner provides current past semester’s transcript and copy of current student ID.