The Buddy Jeffers Memorial Scholarship and Superior Livestock Auction have come together to offer a combined scholarship of $6,000 to a graduating child/grandchild of a Superior customer or Superior Representative

This Year’s Topic:
Over the past decade the export markets have become an important factor in U.S. beef demand and overall price. Many developing countries in areas such as Asia, Africa, Central America and South America rarely consumed beef in the past. The demand for beef increases every year as their economies continue to grow and citizens have an opportunity to purchase it. How can we, as producers, keep U.S. beef the most desired protein and standard for quality and flavor in the world protein markets? What factors would make our product more appealing? What are the prominent potential obstacles to the beef export market and how can those obstacles be addressed/overcome?

Deadline for Applying:
Applications to be considered for the 2016-2017 academic year must be received by close of business Friday July 1, 2016. Incomplete applications will NOT be processed. No exceptions.

Duration and Amount of Scholarship:
Recipients of The Buddy Jeffers Memorial and Superior Livestock Auction Scholarship will be awarded $6,000.

Eligibility:
Any high school senior or college student in good standing who is the child, grandchild, or spouse of:

• A current full or part-time employee of Superior Livestock Auction as of January 1, 2013 with at least 6 months continual employment
• A current representatives of Superior Livestock Auction with at least 6 months of service
• A client of Superior Livestock Auction who has either purchased and/or marketed livestock “The Superior Way” between January 1, 2013 to present

Selection Process:
The Buddy Jeffers Memorial and Superior Livestock Auction Scholarship Board of Trustees is comprised of 6 voluntary members, some of whom are/or have previously been affiliated with Superior Livestock Auction. Scholarship recipients will be announced by the Board of Trustees at the Week in the Rockies” Superior Auction in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Method of Awarding the Scholarship:
The scholarship award will be disbursed in four annual installments. Checks will be made payable and sent directly to the educational institution upon annual proof of enrollment as scholarships are to be for tuition purposes only.

Notification:
Applicants will be mailed a notification letter which should be received the second week of August. Please refrain from calling the board for status updates. Calls after mid-August are welcome if the notification letter was not received.