Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Scholarship

Annually, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association offers scholarships to youth. One $1,250 4-year or university scholarship is awarded in each of Equity’s 10 districts, as well as four general $1,000 technical college scholarships. Students applying much have completed two or more semesters at a 4-year or university college, or at least one semester at a technical college. The student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above, on a 4.0 scale. Either the student, their parent(s) or grandparents(s) must be an active shipping member of employee of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association.

As we look to the future of agriculture, our board of directors is dedicated to helping today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders,” says Curt Larson, President and CEO. “Our goal is to encourage more young people to pursue agricultural careers.”

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is a federated cooperative headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Equity operates 11 auction markets and has a collection point in Menominee, Michigan, and a hog and cattle marketing center in Arlington, Wisconsin. Equity services producers with the marketing, managing and financing of their agricultural businesses.

Applications open in September of each year and are due at the end of November. Visit our website during that time to find our application.

High School Scholarships Offered by Shipping Associations

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is a federated cooperative made up of 34 local shipping associations who each have their own board of directors and some offer high school scholarship programs. Contact your local shipping association to find out if they have a scholarship program.