The Ronald S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund

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The Ronald S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the availability of four scholarships in the amount of $2000 per scholarship for the 2025 academic year.
The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:
1) Graduate or 2025 graduate from a high school within the boundaries of the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association, preferably a county resident or TCCA member/family member.
2) Full time (12 units or more) enrollment in an accredited junior college, trade school, 4-year college or university beginning fall 2025.
3) Pursuing a major in an agricultural or ag-related course of study with the intention of earning a trade, bachelor, or advanced degree.
4) Selection will be based upon demonstration of scholastic achievement, community activities and work experience. The committee is looking for a “well rounded” applicant.

To apply, send the selection committee a letter with the following information:
• When and where you graduated or expect to graduate from high school.
• Your most current high school transcripts, and for college students’ high school and current college transcripts.
• Where you plan to enroll.
• Proposed major and career plans.
• A brief resume and cover letter about yourself and how this scholarship will help you meet your career goals.
• Information about how to contact you.
• A current photo (for publicity).
There is no formal application form, however, all seven areas must be included for the applicant to be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to include up to three “letters of recommendation”. It is the desire of the committee to find a recipient who shows a combination of great promise and a desire to work in Northern California following graduation.

Selection of the scholarship recipient will be completed by mid-May.

All applicants will be informed of the committee decision.
Award recognition for high school seniors will be given at the high school awards ceremony in June, plus the Cattlemen’s Annual Winter Dinner in January.
The first one thousand dollars will be awarded after the scholar provides the committee adequate proof of enrollment with a minimum of 12 units of study leading to an agricultural degree.
The award of the second one thousand dollars will occur after the individual provides the committee adequate proof of completing the first semester with a 2.5 minimum grade point average.
The selection committee is comprised of five members including the President of the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association, the Director of Cooperative Extension and other members of the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association.

Applications are due postmarked no later than Friday- April 25, 2025.
Please mail or email the completed application to:
Ronald S. Knight Scholarship c/o Josh Davy
1754 Walnut Street
Red Bluff, CA 96080
jsdavy@ucanr.edu (This email address is linked to the “Visit” button)