IJBBA Scholarships


	Scholarships Are Offered by the International Brangus Auxillary Download the Underclassman Scholarship Application (.PDF format) (.DOC format) Download the Upperclassman Scholarship Application (.PDF format) (.DOC format) To obtain any of the award applications, contact the IBA Scholarship Chairman. Please call the IBBA office at (210) 696-4343 for the current chairman and address. To be eligible for any of the scholarships offered by the IBA, the applicant must be a member of the IJBBA. This organization is made up of young people ages 7 - 21 to improve and develop the capabilities of youth both individually and through group participation in the breeding, raising, and exhibiting of Brangus cattle. Applications are available July through November each year. Application forms must be completed and postmarked no later than December 31st of the year in which the scholarship is to be granted. At the present time seven awards are made each year. Varying Amounts up to $2,500 scholarships are granted to graduating high school seniors. Varying Amount scholarship is granted to a college upperclassman for continuing education. Varying Amount Alternate Education Award is granted. Varying Amount Ray Mackey Memorial Scholarship. Underclassmen Upperclassmen Alternate Education Ray Mackey Memorial Scholarship Underclassmen Several Members of the IJBBA are selected each year as Outstanding International Junior Brangus Breeders. They are the recipients of up to $2,500 scholarships. 2008 Winners Stephanie Climer, Bells, TN Kody Lucherk, McCoy, TX 2007 Winners Travis Clark, Rayne, LA Mikayla Cherry, Texico, NM 2006 Winners Suzanne Simpson, Blanchard, OK Amanada Smith, College Station, TX Benjamin Fuller, Franklin, TX 2005 Winners Rebecca Sanders, Springtown, TX Kara Simpson, Blanchard, OK Morgan White, Monterey, LA Upperclassmen This scholarship is given to a college student to assist in the continuation of his or her education. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a member of the IJBBA. The winner of this award must show evidence of continued excellence in scholastic and leadership endeavors. 2008 Winners Travis Clark, Rayne, LA Ben Fuller, Hearne, TX 2007 Winner Christina Schwerin, Gentry, AR 2006 Winners Kari Smith, College Station, TX Kathryn Fuller, Franklin, TX 2005 Winner Susan Schwerin, Gentry, AR Alternate Education This award was established in 1986 and is given to an IJBBA member who has demonstrated dedication during high school in working with and promoting Brangus cattle. The applicant must be intent upon pursuing a career in agriculture and/or ranching and the funds must be used for training in this field. 2008 Winner Brody Shumake, Dekalb, TX Ray Mackey Memorial Scholarship Fund This scholarship was created in memory of Ray Mackey by his family and friends. This scholarship is available to underclassmen and upperclassmen with average or above average scores and with a need for financial assistance. 2008 Winners Underclassman: Peyton Farris, Tuscola, TX Upperclassman: Mikayla Cherry, Texico, NM 2007 Winners Underclassman: Rana Garrett, Wheelock, TX Upperclassman: Katelyn Farris, Tuscola, TX 2006 Winners Underclassman: Christine Schwerin, Gentry, AR Underclassman: Katelyn Farris, Tuscola, TX 2005 Winners Underclassman: Kimberly Gass, Caldwell, TX Upperclassman: Alicia Miller, Perry, OK
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