Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation Scholarships
Offered by Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation (Missouri Cattlemen's Association)
About This Scholarship
Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation is the charitable arm of the Missouri Cattlemen's Association, and its scholarship program has become one of the most established agricultural scholarship traditions in the state. Since 1997, the foundation has awarded more than 815 scholarships worth a combined $801,500 to young Missourians connected to the beef cattle industry.
The program is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students, and winners are recognized in person at the Missouri Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention and Trade Show each January. That convention presentation reflects how the foundation views the program: it is as much about welcoming the next generation into Missouri's cattle community as it is about the dollars.
Because the foundation funds many awards each cycle rather than a single large prize, applicants have comparatively good odds versus national programs. Students with a background in beef production, involvement in cattle organizations, or academic plans tied to agriculture will be the strongest candidates.
Eligibility
- Graduating high school seniors and current college students
- Missouri students connected to the cattle industry (award presented at the MCA Annual Convention)
- See the application form on the foundation's site for cycle-specific requirements
How To Apply
- Download and complete the 2027 MCF Scholarship Application from the Missouri Cattlemen's Association website and submit it by October 11, 2026. Recipients are honored at the MCA Annual Convention & Trade Show in January.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a Missouri Cattlemen's Association member to apply?
The application is aimed at students in Missouri's cattle community, and family involvement in the association is common among recipients. Check the current application form on mocattle.org for the exact membership requirements for this cycle.
How many scholarships does the foundation award?
The foundation has awarded over 815 scholarships totaling $801,500 since 1997, which works out to dozens of awards in a typical year - far better odds than most national scholarship competitions.
When are winners announced?
Scholarship recipients are presented at the Missouri Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention & Trade Show in January.