2025 Gary Stamey Junior Beef Scholarship

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The WNC Beef Cattle Commission of WNC Communities established the Gary
Stamey Jr. Beef Scholarship in 2014 to honor the memory of Gary Stamey.
Selection of recipients for the Gary Stamey Jr. Beef Scholarship is conducted
annually according to the following eligibility guidelines and judging criteria.

2025 GARY STAMEY JUNIOR BEEF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must live in one of the following counties of Western North Carolina: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Applicants must:

  • have participated in any 3 Junior Beef Shows prior to submitting application
  • have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
  • be enrolled or plan to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university
  • be a high school senior or any year in college

Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously received the scholarship and are enrolled in or plan to enroll in an agriculture curriculum.

CRITERIA

  • Good character
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Community service (outstanding contributions to school and community)
  • Academic ability and achievement

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION

Applications and supporting materials must be received at WNC Communities by Monday, June 2, 2025 for the Committee’s consideration. Application must be complete with the following items to be considered:

  • Typed, completed application form (attached)
  • Transcripts
  • Essay
  • Signature and date on final page of application

SELECTION AND AWARD

This scholarship is available on an annual basis with preference given to new recipients. It is awarded without regard to race, creed, sex, ethnic background, handicap, or origin. Based on the stated criteria, the Scholarship Committee may select a recipient from completed applications. If no qualifying applications are received, the Scholarship Committee may elect not to award a scholarship for the year. The student selected to receive the scholarship will be notified by August 4, 2025 and be presented with a certificate at an award ceremony at the opening of the 2025 NC Mountain State Fair Junior Beef Show. Payment of the $500 scholarship will be made directly to the recipient’s college or university following the show.

Mail or deliver application packages to:

WNC Communities: 594 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806

You may email application packages to: danabrown@wnccommunities.org

QUESTIONS: Call 828-252-4783

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