2026 Scholarship Application is Available Due March 2, 2026

This year we have 4 scholarships available, each in the amount of $2,000. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Nancy Kern
Chairman
Albany County Cow-Belle Scholarship Board
Cell Phone: (307) 399-8945

Albany County Cow-Belle Scholarship

Application and Information

Due – March 2, 2026

Albany County Cow-Belle Scholarship information

1.  Eligibility

  • Applicant must fill out the application for this scholarship and it must be received before or on the due date.
  • Must be a permanent resident of Albany County, Wyoming or of the Laramie trade area.
  • Applicant must explain the need for this scholarship.
  • Applicant must intend to enroll in post high-school training at an accredited institution.  In-state institutions are preferred.
  • Applicant may receive this scholarship only once.

2.  Number and Amount of Awards

Four scholarships will be awarded this year. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used for tuition, books and fees by the recipient.  At least one Scholarship will be awarded to a relative of an Albany County Cow-Belle or an Albany County Cattlewoman.

3.  Selection

            A.  Selection will be made by Albany County Cow-Belle Scholarship Committee.

            B.  Recipients will be determined on the basis of:

                        1.  30% financial need

                        2.  20% scholastic achievement         

                        3.  30% personal goals and effort

                        4.  20% community involvements

            C. Personal interview with the selection committee may be required.

4.  Consideration will be given to advanced students or older students returning to school, Agriculture related majors, and people who have been or who are currently involved in the promotion of Agriculture.

5.  Materials to be included with application.

     1.  Copy of current high school or college transcript

     2.  Two current letters of recommendation (preferably from an employer,       

             teacher, activities sponsor or a counselor)

6.  Application deadline:  March 2, 2026

Mail or hand deliver to:   

Albany County Extension Office

3520 South 3rd Street, Suite A

Laramie, WY 82070

7. No electronic applications will be accepted. 

Applications must be submitted as a hard copy.

2026 ACCB Scholarship PDF

2026 ACCB Scholarship Word

2026 ACCB Scholarship Coverletter

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