The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce five scholarship recipients this year.
The NCA would like to congratulate Billy DeLong of Winnemucca, NV and Ian Livingstone of Ruby Valley, NV for being selected as the 2024 NCA Scholarship recipients. Cooper Hill from Winnemucca, NV and John Reed from Carlin, NV for being selected as the 2024 Marvel- Andrae Scholarship recipients. And last but not least, Amelia Lancaster of Austin, NV for being selected as the 2024 Walt Leberski Memorial Scholarship recipient.
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association annually awards the NCA scholarship to a first-year college student beginning to pursue an education within the agricultural industry. This award is open to all Nevada high school graduating seniors planning to attend a junior or four-year university and majoring in an agricultural related field. The Marvel/Andrae Scholarship is targeted toward students either going into their first year of college or already enrolled in college and working towards a degree in agriculture economics, agriculture business, or the animal/meat science fields. We would also like to recognize Agri Beef for their continued support of the Marvel-Andrae Scholarship program. The NCA greatly appreciates our partnership with Agri Beef and thanks them for their continued support of students pursuing careers in agriculture.
This year was also the first year of the Walt Leberski Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is made eligible to graduating high school seniors, or students already enrolled in college or a trade school. Again, this scholarship is intended for students who are obtaining a degree to hone their skills for the betterment of agriculture.
All three scholarships are awarded to exceptional students who work hard, excel academically, and work to represent agriculture in a positive way. We thank all the students that applied for these scholarships and are confident that they will all be strong future advocates for our ranching and farming communities.
NCA Scholarship Recipients
Billy DeLong recently graduated from Lowry High School in Winnemucca, NV and will be attending New Mexico State University where he will be pursuing a degree in Animal Science. Billy is actively involved in his family’s cattle ranch as well as the NV High School Rodeo Association and Winnemucca FFA. He hopes to continue his rodeo success in college while learning beef genetics and how to improve cattle efficiency and quality. Billy plans to continue working in the cattle industry upon graduation.
Ian Livingstone recently graduated from Wells High School and will be attending Utah State University later this fall to pursue a degree in Animal Science and Ag Business. Ian has been actively engaged in several organizations throughout his high school career including FFA and Nevada High School Rodeo Association. While earning his degree, Ian also plans to rodeo for the Utah State Collegiate Rodeo Team. After earning his degree, he hopes to implement new and innovative methods back on the family ranch in Ruby Valley, NV.
Marvel-Andrae Scholarship Recipients
Cooper Hill also recently graduated from Lowry High School in Winnemucca, NV and will be attending the University of Idaho in Moscow later this fall. Cooper plans on majoring in Animal Veterinary Science with an Ag Commodity Minor. He has been an active member of 4-H, FFA, the Nevada High School Rodeo Association, and Skills USA. Cooper looks forward to using his degree in a variety of agricultural practices.
John Reed recently graduated from Carlin High School in Carlin, NV and is headed to Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. John plans on obtaining a bachelor’s degree in animal science (pre-vet). John was actively involved in varsity football, Skills USA, the Weld-Fab Team, 4-H, and the Pine Valley Volunteer Fire Department throughout his high school career. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, he plans on going to veterinary school in Washington and returning to Nevada to practice veterinary medicine.
Walt Leberski Memorial Scholarship
The inaugural Walt Leberski Memorial Scholarship recipient this year is Amelia Lancaster. Amelia recently graduated from Ignite Christian Academy and hails from Austin, NV where her family operates a cattle ranch. She is the current NV High School Rodeo Association President and will be attending Montana State University where she plans on majoring in history and/or political science. Amelia hopes to attend law school after completing her bachelor’s degree and plans to focus on environmental and natural resource law with an emphasis in water rights and water quality.
Congratulations again to Billy, Ian, Cooper, John, and Amelia. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors! We’re very proud of them and are confident that they will continue to serve the industry well. We look forward to all that they will accomplish.
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by Martin Paris | NCA Executive Director