The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation recently announced that the organization awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships to help the next generation of the agriculture industry in its academic pursuits. The scholarships were awarded to 59 distinguished students from across the state.

Tucker Stagemeyer, of Page received a $1,200 Cattlemen's Open Scholarship.

Stagemeyer

Christen Curtis, of Royal, received a $1,200 Todd Ricenbaw Memorial Scholarship.

President of the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, Ryan Loeske, said, "Each year, generous donors from across the state donate to the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation's Retail Value Steer Challenge Fundraising Project. Our donor's support allowed us to award 59 outstanding students with academic scholarships to pursue their education and we cannot thank them enough." He continued, "The NCF looks forward to watching these talented students continue their education and strengthen the future of the beef cattle industry."

All scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting in North Platte, Thursday, June 8, during the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Lunch.