Roy A. Wallace Beef Improvement Federation Memorial Scholarship Application Now Open

The Roy A. Wallace Beef Improvement Federation Memorial Fund was established to honor the life and career of Roy A. Wallace. This scholarship was established to encourage young men and women interested in beef cattle improvement to pursue those interests as Mr. Wallace did, with dedication and passion.

Proceeds from the Roy A. Wallace Beef Improvement Federation Memorial Fund will be used to award scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students currently enrolled as full-time students in pursuit of a degree related to the beef cattle industry. 

Criteria for selection will include:
  • Demonstrated commitment and service to the beef cattle industry
  • Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a passion for the areas of beef breeding, genetics, and reproduction. 
  • Additional considerations will include academic performance, personal character, and service to the beef cattle industry

Two scholarships will be offered in the amount of $1250 each. One will be awarded to a student currently enrolled as an undergraduate and one will be awarded to a student currently enrolled in a Master of Science or Doctoral program. 

To apply, please download the application and submit it with the requested supporting materials as a single PDF attachment to Dr. Rolf via email: megrolf@ksu.edu. Use the subject line “RAW Scholarship.” 

Applications are due April 1, 2017. 
For more information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for the Roy A. Wallace Scholarship or visit the Beef Improvement Federation website: www.beefimprovement.org.
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Posted: February 23, 2017


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