2025 Colvin Scholarship Fund Offers $100,000 in Awards
Apply by April 14 for Certified Angus Beef scholarships supporting students pursuing careers in food and agriculture.
by Kylee Sellnow
March 18, 2025
Investing in the future of the beef industry, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) will award $100,000 to college students passionate about food and agriculture from the Colvin Scholarship Fund. Applications are across three categories and open through April 14.
The Colvin Scholarship Fund, named in honor of Louis M. “Mick” Colvin, co-founder and former executive director of CAB, aims to empower students dedicated to advancing the beef industry. Over its two-decade legacy, the fund has supported more than 175 students pursuing educational and professional goals in agriculture. With increasing support from brand partners, this amount continues to grow.
“The Colvin Scholarship Fund represents our commitment to nurturing the future leaders of the beef business,” says Danielle Matter, director of brand experience and education. “Alongside our partners, we are helping aspiring professionals across food and agriculture to reach their goals.”
The 2025 Colvin Scholarship supports the next generation of agricultural leaders who are dedicated to preserving farm and ranch traditions, researching and developing improved beef quality practices and devoting their careers, studies and activities to making the beef industry even better.
“I’ve admired the Certified Angus Beef ® brand for years,” says Ryan Heitschmidt, 2024 Colvin recipient and West Texas A&M University animal science major. “To have a company that directly supports my education and future pursuits, that will lead to a career in the industry, means a lot.”
The production agriculture, undergraduate and graduate scholarship categories each have tailored requirements including essay questions, resumes, and letters of recommendation.
Applications for the 2025 Colvin Scholarship will undergo a comprehensive selection process, considering factors based upon the applicants’ academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, communication skills and commitment to the beef industry. A selection committee comprised of industry experts and CAB representatives will carefully review each application to identify the most deserving candidates.
Scholarship recipients will receive financial support and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and mentors. Top-place winners in each category will receive $7,500 USD and an all-expense paid trip to the 2025 CAB Annual Conference in Austin, Texas providing them with a platform to connect with professionals from across the beef industry.
Applications for the 2025 Colvin Scholarship are now open and will close on April 14. Interested students who live in the U.S. or Canada can apply. Learn more about eligibility criteria and apply by visiting www.CertifiedAngusBeef.com/en/brand/colvin-scholarship.
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