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Tennessee Cattlemen's Association Scholarships



2023 Youth Beef Heifer Initiative Scholarship Winners (Pictured Above)
Senior Division - (l-r) Amy Olt, FCMA Representative, 2nd Place - Caden Delaney, Henry County, 1st Place - RuthAnn Johns, Rutherford County, TCA President-Elect, Gary Dering
Junior High Division - (l-r) Amy Olt, FCMA Representative, 2nd Place - Ethan Giles, Anderson County, 1st Place - Hannah-Jane Davis, Giles County, TCA President-Elect, Gary Dering
Junior Division - Amy Olt, FCMA Representative, 2nd Place - Morgan Shamblin, McMinn County, 1st Place - Tommi Joy Hensley, Unicoi County, TCA President-Elect, Gary Dering


Youth Beef Heifer Initiative Scholarship
Scholarship Overview:
The Youth Beef Heifer Initiative Scholarship is sponsored by Farm Credit Mid America and the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association. The Heifer Initiative program provides youth in TN with a scholarship to purchase a beef heifer to show or begin their own herd. TCA and FCMA partner to provide a total of six scholarships totaling $9,000.
TCA College Scholarships
Scholarship Overview:
The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association will award three scholarships of $600 to outstanding students who are pursuing careers in the beef industry. The purpose of this program is to identify and encourage talented and thoughtful students who will emerge as industry leaders.
The 2023-2024 TCA Collegiate Scholarship application period has closed. Check back in April 2024 for the 2024-2025 application.
Questions about Scholarships?
Contact Director of Youth Programs & Outreach, Melinda Perkins at melinda@tncattle.org OR the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association Office, (615) 896-2333
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