Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Awards $104,800 in ScholarshipsAcademic Scholarships Given to Eighty-One StudentsLINCOLN, NEB. (June 23, 2026) – The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) awarded over $104,800 awarded to 81 students to grow the next generation of the cattle industry in their academic pursuits. This is the largest amount of scholarships awarded in the foundation's history. President of the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, Malina Lindstrom stated, "We truly believe these deserving scholarship recipients represent the future of Nebraska's beef industry. We are grateful for the generous support of our donors, whose contributions allow us to recognize and invest in the next generation of leaders and cattlemen across our state." To donate or for more information concerning the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, contact Ashley McClinton, Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Secretary at (402) 475-2333 or Jana Jensen, Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Fundraising Coordinator at (308) 588-6299. 2026 Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholars Alliance Gavin Bell - $1,200 Western Nebraska Agriculture Scholarship Ryggin Meyer - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Josie Sanders - $1,200 Bill Heller Memorial Scholarship Rozlyn Wills - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Amherst Breanna Bosshamer - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Joshua Pierce - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Ayr Carter Auten - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Bancroft Noah Brichacek - $1,200 Ron & Shirley Huss Scholarship Beemer Josie Ritter - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Belvidere JessaLynn Hudson - $1,200 Bill Pullen Scholarship Bennet Emily Van Meter - $1,200 Bill Briggs Family Memorial Scholarship Berwyn Alex Berghorst - $1,200 Col. Melvin Huss Memorial Scholarship Big Springs Claudia Rhoades - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Bridgewater, SD Hannah Hoffman - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Broken Bow Keelyn Shea - $1,200 West Central Affiliate Scholarship Bruno Marissa Miratsky - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Callaway Kaygan Witthuhn - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Campbell Carter Trambly - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Chambers Clair Krysl - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Columbus Adyson Groteluschen - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Kurt Schneider - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Cozad Carson Reiman - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Craig Madeline Pearson - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Fairbury Molly Hansmire - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Fordyce Graham Potts - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Gothenburg Lexi Johnson - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Harrisburg Isaac Olsen - $1,200 Martin Viersen Range Management & Conservation Memorial Scholarship Hartington Anna Steffen - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Hastings Emily Greenquist - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Hershey Peyton Fisher - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Humphrey Rachel Martensen - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Indianola Nathan Rippe - $5,000 2026 Beef State Finalist Scholarship Johnstown Hannah Beel - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Kennard Lydia Schaapveld - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Leigh Kaegan Held - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Lexington Jaelin Wolfinger - $1,200 Robert F. Lute, II Memorial Scholarship Lincoln Reagan Rippy - $1,200 Todd Ricenbaw Memorial Scholarship Manning, ND Shay Burian - $1,200 Jim & Helen Gran Scholarship Maxwell Dallas Grunden - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Milford Conner Kohout - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Minden Alizabeth Nielsen - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Mitchell Jackson Allen - $1,200 Shari Flaming Memorial Scholarship Newcastle Ava Stewart - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship North Platte Kason Bruns - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Brylie Robinson - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Oakland Bailey Denton - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Orchard Karter Otte - $1,200 Donovan Yoachim Memorial Scholarship Ord Adam Knapp - $1,200 Clarence & Lois Jean Hartmann Scholarship Colton Thompson - $1,200 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Overton Spencer Walahoski - $2,500 Merck Animal Health Cartridges for Cash Scholarship Palmyra Jacob Wood - $1,200 Frank & Shirley Sibert Scholarship Paxton Ainsley McConnell - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Pilger Jase Alexander - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Ravenna Mason Janda - $1,200 Dr. Jeff Fox Memorial Scholarship Justine Pope - $1,000 Lower Loup Affiliate Scholarship Richland Gunnar Wolfe - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Roseland Beau Bonifas - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Royal Christen Curtis - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Saint Libory Kylie Caspersen - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Scribner Jake Larson - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Grace Schlueter - $1,200 Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit Scholarship Seward Kathryn Naber - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship St. Paul Abby Hirschman - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Zachary Hirschman - $1,000 Lower Loup Affiliate Scholarship Staplehurst Jacob Warm - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Stapleton Kelsey Amos - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Lance Jones - $5,000 2026 Beef State Finalist Scholarship Crew Witthuhn - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Steinauer Leah Christen - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Sumner Preston Beattie - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Sutton Laurel Moore - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Valentine Ella Brennemann - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Wakefield Ashlyn Boeckenhauer - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Wauneta Jayme Gittlein - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship West Point Sydney Hutchinson - $2,500 Merck Animal Health Cartridges for Cash Scholarship Cooper Kreikemeier - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Wilber Elsie Woerner - $1,200 Vance Uden Memorial Scholarship Wisner Hayden Schroeder - $1,200 Cattlemen's Open Scholarship Austin Hatterman - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Wolbach Katlyn Oakley - $1,000 Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship Background Established in 1968, the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation’s mission is to advance the future of Nebraska’s Beef industry by investing in research and education programs. The Foundation’s success and its ability to endow scholarships, sponsor leadership and education programs, and assist with research and infrastructure projects has been possible only because of the support from the Nebraska cattle producers and allied industries. As the Foundation grows, expands, and moves forward in its mission to raise funds for educational and scientific activities that benefit the state’s beef producers – the board asks you to consider investing in your industry through the Foundation. |
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