Alabama Cattlemen's Association Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Alabama Cattlemen's Association
Overview
The Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing postsecondary education in agriculture and related fields. Awards are funded through proceeds from the "Cowboy" vanity car tag and generous private family donations. Recipients join a network of past scholars and are recognized at an annual scholarship banquet. Membership in the Alabama Cattlemen's Association is promoted as a benefit for applicants and supporters.
Description: The Foundation provides multiple scholarships that support a range of education paths, including four-year, two-year, and trade programs, as well as memorial and service awards.
Funding: Scholarships are financed by the sale of the "Cowboy" license tag and private contributions from families and donors.
- Multiple scholarship types cover academic, trade, and service recognition.
- Funding combines public tag sales and private donations.
- Recipients are honored at an annual scholarship banquet.
Eligible Students
High school seniors are the primary applicants for the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation scholarships. The program encourages participation from students with ties to Alabama agriculture and those who support the cattle industry. While membership in the Alabama Cattlemen's Association is highlighted as beneficial, specific eligibility criteria and any membership requirements should be confirmed with the Foundation. Applicants should review the individual scholarship descriptions for any additional qualification details.
Eligibility: Open primarily to high school seniors; consult each scholarship for any additional requirements.
- Primary applicant group: high school seniors.
- Some scholarships may have specific or additional criteria.
- Confirm membership or other requirements with the Foundation when applying.
Scholarships Offered
The Foundation awards a variety of targeted scholarships to support different education and service goals. Available awards include general academic scholarships, junior college and trade school support, memorial scholarships, and service-oriented recognitions. Below is the list of named scholarships currently offered; applicants should review each award for its specific purpose and any unique application requirements.
Description: The slate of scholarships includes academic, vocational, and memorial awards aimed at supporting students in agriculture-related paths and recognizing outstanding junior cattlemen and service.
- "Tagged for Greatness" Scholarship
- "Tagged for Junior College" Scholarship
- "Tagged for Trade School" Scholarship
- Outstanding Junior Cattleman Scholarship
- Martha Davis Service Award
- Ina E. Powell Memorial Scholarship
- Cecil Lane Family Scholarship
- John Williams Memorial Scholarship
- Butch & Lisa Smathers Scholarship
- White Fox Ranch Scholarship
- Offers a mix of academic, vocational, and memorial awards.
- Some scholarships target two-year or trade programs specifically.
- Review individual award descriptions for unique eligibility or focus.
Application Timeline & Award Process
Applications for the 2027–2028 scholarship cycle open on September 1, 2026, and close in early November 2026. Applicants will be notified of award decisions or deferrals by March 1, 2027. Scholarship recipients are publicly recognized and receive their awards at the 2027 Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarship Banquet. Applicants should prepare materials early and verify submission deadlines for each scholarship.
Application Timeline: Opens Sep. 1, 2026; closes in early November 2026; notifications by Mar. 1, 2027.
Award Process: Recipients are announced by March 1 and awards are presented at the Foundation scholarship banquet in 2027.
- Applications open Sep. 1, 2026, and close early November 2026.
- Decisions communicated by Mar. 1, 2027.
- Awards presented at the 2027 scholarship banquet.
Award Values & Special Conditions
Award amounts vary by scholarship and are determined by the Foundation and sponsoring donors. Specific award values are listed with each scholarship where applicable. One defined condition: if a student initially plans to attend a four-year university but later enrolls at a two-year institution, that student will receive the Tagged for Junior College Scholarship award amount of $500. Applicants should consult individual scholarship descriptions or the Foundation for detailed award amounts and disbursement rules.
Award Value: Amounts vary by scholarship; the Tagged for Junior College award is $500 under the specified change-of-institution condition.
- Award amounts differ across scholarships and are donor-determined.
- Change from a four-year to a two-year institution triggers a $500 Tagged for Junior College award.
- Contact the Foundation for exact award values and payment procedures.