Student Program
2009 Information Coming Soon. The information below is for 2008 which gives an outline of the program
2008 TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP GUIDELINES
INTERNATIONAL STOCKMEN’S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
In an effort to enhance the educational experiences of college students and strengthen the leaders of tomorrow’s livestock industry, the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation awards travel fellowships each year for the International Livestock Congress to senior level and graduate students of accredited colleges or universities.
The International Livestock Congress USA, managed by the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation in cooperation with the National Western Stock Show is a unique global event that brings leaders from the livestock industry together to discuss issues of international importance that affect the future of animal agriculture. Students will participate in events January 13-17, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Events will include a student career workshop, the International Livestock Congress USA, the National Western Stock Show and tours of a major packing plant, as well as area feedlots, retail distribution centers, state of the art retail stores and an opportunity to view and taste the latest concepts in new beef products.
Fellowships include airfare, ground transportation, hotel and scheduled meals. Scholastic achievement, leadership experiences and letters of recommendation are all part of the stringent qualifying requirements.
Travel fellowship recipients must participate in all activities of the Congress and develop a professional paper that summarizes the outcomes of the event.
These papers must be submitted in English to the student’s department head and a copy forwarded to the ISEF office within 90 days following the Congress. Papers will be evaluated by a selection committee for possible publication in proceedings of the event.
Recipients will also be required to make a presentation to a breed association or a similar group in their area about their experiences at the International Livestock Congress.
Completed applications, along with college transcripts, three letters of reference and a head/shoulders photograph (no passport photos, please) should be sent to:
Deadline for applications: October 1, 2007 (not postmarked, must be received by)
Please note that students have been disqualified for failing to send all required information. You will not be notified if all information is not received.