Alabama Cattlemen's Association Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Alabama Cattlemen's Association
Being part of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association has its rewards. Apply for an Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarship and join hundreds of past recipients. These scholarships are supported by proceeds from the "Cowboy" specialty license plate and by generous private family gifts.
Important timeline
- Applications open: September 1, 2025
- Application deadline: November 2, 2025
- Notification of awards: Applicants will be informed of scholarship decisions by February 14, 2026
- Scholarships presented at: the 2026 Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Banquet
Eligibility and available scholarships
High school seniors
High school seniors may apply for the following Foundation awards:
- "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
College students (collegians)
Undergraduate students are eligible to compete for these scholarships:
- "Tagged for Academic Excellence" Scholarship
- "Tagged for Civic Engagement" Scholarship
- "Tagged for Campus Involvement" Scholarship
- "Tagged for Industry Involvement" Scholarship
- "Tagged for Transfer" Scholarship
- Collegiate Equestrian/Rodeo Team Scholarship
- Harlice E. & Sara W. Kirby Scholarship
- Ed Wadsworth Memorial Scholarship
- May & Ned Ellis Family Scholarship
- Butch & Lisa Smathers Scholarship
- Milton Wendland Memorial Scholarship
- John Michael Brown Scholarship
Post-graduate students
Graduate and professional students may apply for:
- Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
- Auburn University Department of Animal Sciences Graduate Student Scholarship
- Agricultural Law Scholarship
- Rural Medicine Scholarship
- Smathers Family Veterinary Scholarship
How to apply
Submit your application between September 1, 2025 and November 2, 2025. All applicants will be notified of award decisions by February 14, 2026, and recipients will be honored at the 2026 scholarship banquet.