About the Scholarship W.D. Farr Scholarship
(2) $15,000 Graduate ScholarshipsThe National Cattlemen’s Foundation is honoring the successful career of the late W.D. Farr of Greeley, Colorado through two annual $15,000 graduate scholarships bearing his name. We lost a true industry leader and friend with W.D.'s passing on August 13, 2007, at the age of 97. Farr, a third generation Coloradan, pioneer rancher, statesman and banker is known for his extraordinary vision. His dedication to improving agriculture, livestock and water development has resulted in significant changes in farming methods that have influenced the practices of ranchers and farmers throughout the nation.
The 2021 Scholarship is now closed and the winners will be announced in February 2022.
2020 Winner Emily Melchior
L-R - Dave True (NCF Chair); Emily Melchior (New Mexico State University); and, Clark Willingham (NCF Treasurer).
2020 Winner Luke Fuerniss
L-R - Dave True (NCF Chair);Luke Fuerniss (Texas Tech University); and, Clark Willingham (NCF Treasurer).
W.D. Farr Scholarship Past Winners
Emily Melchior
New Mexico State University
2020 Winner
Luke Fuerniss
Texas Tech University
2020 Winner
Paige Stanley
University of California - Berkley
2019 Winner
Jessica Sperber
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
2019 Winner
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