Foundation Scholarships
The United Suffolk Sheep Foundation offers several scholarships for Suffolk youth. The application deadline for all scholarships is June 1st. If you would like to contribute to scholarships offered through the foundation, please contact the Suffolk Office.MacCauley Foundation Scholarships - $10,000, $7,500, $5,000, $2,500(x2):
The United Suffolk Sheep Foundation is offering up to one $10,000, one $7,500, one $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships
will be awarded to qualified applicants annually.
Applicant Qualifications:
1. Applicants must have owned and/or raised Suffolk sheep..
2. Applicants must be enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in a junior/community college,
four-year college/university, trade school or other accredited institution of higher education for the term in which the scholarship will be awarded.
Scholarship funds are to be applied to the applicant’s undergraduate studies.
3. The applicant cannot have exceeded their 25 th birthday prior to January 1 of the year of
application.
4. If selected to receive a scholarship, the recipient will be required to verify their enrollment in an
institution of higher education before the scholarship can be issued; a copy of the current
semester tuition bill or a current Bursar’s Office statement must be submitted. Failure to meet
the enrollment requirements may result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
5. Should the recipient fail to complete at least one semester of full-time enrollment in an
accredited or approved institution of higher education prior to June 30, 2025, for any reason,
scholarship funds must be refunded to the MacCauley Foundation Scholarship Fund.
6. Scholarship award winners will be eligible to reapply during subsequent award years.
2023 Application deadline: November 1
2024 Application deadline: February 1
Suffolk Foundation Scholarship - $1000:
The United Suffolk Sheep Foundation is offering up to two $1000 Suffolk Foundation scholarships to a Suffolk
youth.
Eligibility:
1. At least a senior in high school.
2. Currently enrolled in or plan to enroll in a degree or certificate program at a 2 year or 4 year college,
university or technical college.
3. Currently own and have registered Suffolks.
4. Actively involved with Suffolk sheep at the local, state, regional and/or national level
5. Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 point scale.
Application Requirements:
In addition to meeting the requirements listed above, applicants must do the following:
1. Complete an application form which can be obtained from the Suffolk office or the website.
2. Application must be word processed, not handwritten.
3. Submit a current academic transcript.
4. Submit the names and contact information of at least 3 references who are able to elaborate on your
5. involvement with school, community and sheep related activities.
Interview:
Finalist(s) will be selected from the applications received and will have a phone interview with the
Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Payment:
All eligible young breeders are encouraged to apply. Funds will be paid directly to the winner’s
college or university and may be used for academic pursuits only. Scholarships will be paid out within one
year from the date of the scholarship award notification.
This scholarship shall not be given if qualified applicants are not available or if the application is not
of
sufficient quality to warrant this scholarship. This judgement is based solely on the discretion of the
Scholarship Committee. Past scholarship recipients are ineligible to reapply.
Application Submission
Applications must be emailed to the Suffolk office ([email protected]) no later than February
1st. Winners will be selected entirely based on merit.
Current Winner(s):
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Caleb Antram of Somerset, Pennsylvania is son of Dave and Jodell Antram. Caleb is currently an Animal Science major at Penn State University and plans pursue a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Upon completion of veterinary school, Caleb plans to serve his local community as a mixed animal veterinarian and continue to farm with his family. Caleb attributes his personal experiences with his own flock of sheep in creating and working towards his career goals. Caleb is a member of the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association, active in Army ROTC at Penn State and active in various other collegiate clubs at Penn State.
Raesa Zelinsky of Brookings, South Dakota is currently a freshman at South Dakota State University majoring in Animal Science with a specialization in industry relations. Rasea is the daughter of Rob and Christy Zelinsky, and has been actively involved with the Suffolk breed at the local, state and national level since a small child. Aside from showing, she has her own sale corresponding to her SAE project the end of March merchandising Suffolk market lambs to youth from various states. Raesa currently serves as the South Dakota State FFA Secretary, an United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association board member, and volunteers for numerous organizations.
Past Winners:
Royer Farm Suffolk Scholarship - $2000:
Royer Farm Suffolk Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship for Suffolk youth available through the United
Suffolk
Sheep Foundation.
Eligibility:
1. Reside in the state of Indiana, Illinois or Iowa.
2. Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
3. Have shown, exhibited registered Suffolk sheep at least four years in Indiana, Illinois or Iowa. This
requirement does not need to be consecutive or current.
4. Enroll in a 2 year or 4 year college or university within one year of scholarship winning
notification.
Application Requirements:
In addition to meeting the requirements listed above, applicants must do the following:
1. Complete an application form which can be obtained from the Suffolk Office or the website.
2. Submit a current academic transcript.
3. Application must be word processed, not handwritten.
4. Submit the names and contact information of at least 3 references who are able to elaborate on your
involvement with school, community and sheep related activities.
Interview:
Finalists will be selected from the applications received. Finalists will have a phone interview with the
Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Payment:
Funds will be paid directly to the winner’s college or university and may be used for academic
pursuits
only.
This scholarship shall not be given if qualified applicants are not available or if the application is not
of
sufficient quality to warrant this scholarship. This judgement is based solely on the discretion of the
Scholarship Committee. Past scholarship recipients are ineligible to reapply.
Application Submission
Applications must be emailed to the Suffolk office ([email protected]) no later than February
1st. Winners will be selected entirely based on merit.
Current Winner:
Kylie Ketcham of Alhambra, Illinois is the daughter of Kerry and Jessie Ketcham. Kylie is currently a freshman at the Western Kentucky University majoring in Agri-Business and plans to pursue a career in sales upon graduation. She was introduced to Suffolks by her grandfather Kim as a young girl and has since been involved with the family’s Suffolk flock. At the age of 7 Kylie began showing Suffolks at the local level and then expanded her involvement to the state and national level. Kylie was an active 4-H and FFA member, a State FFA Degree recipient and has volunteered for numerous organizations and causes.
Past Winners:
Let's Grow Suffolk Scholarship - $1000:
Current Winner:
Danielle Berry of Willits, California is the winner of the $1000 Let's Grow Suffolks scholarship. She is currently a student at Feather River Junior College in Quincy, California. Upon graduation she plans to attend UC Davis and pursue vet school with plans to become a large animal vet. Danielle was a past winner of the Suffolk Ewe Lamb Giveaway and participated in the Suffolk futurity program. Danielle was the President of her local FFA chapter and through FFAC has received her green hand, chapter and state degrees. In addition to showing sheep, Danielle also shows horses.
