2022 NILE Merit Heifer Application Available
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 The opportunity for kids started in the cattle industry is knocking, and loudly. Applications for the NILE Merit Heifer program are now available for the 2021-2022 year.
The NILE Merit Heifer program is a live animal scholarship, meaning the recipients are given a young, live, heifer calf. The objective is to to help youth get a start in the beef cattle business and gain knowledge about the beef industry.
Program participants are chosen based on merit, future goals, and ability to care for the animal. 4-H or FFA members who are 12-16 years old may apply. Applicants are not limited to Montana residents.
NILE Foundation Continues Awarding Scholarships to Youth in Agriculture
Wednesday Jan 20th, 2021 Now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year, the NILE Foundation expects to award over $30,000 to youth.
For 30 years, the NILE (Northern International Livestock Exposition) has awarded scholarships to deserving FFA and 4-H students. The criteria being that applicants have been actively involved in their communities, leaders in their respective programs, excelled in the classroom, and participated in NILE events.
Given the current unprecedented times, the NILE Foundation s Scholarship Program will remain strong in 2021. Few things are as essential to survival as production agriculture! Therefore, we must continue to create and support AGvocates. says Jennifer Boka, General Manager of the NILE. The NILE is proud to increase educational opportunities for youth through scholarships! The NILE, supporting the future of agriculture, through toda