The Hill Country Cattle-Women (HCCW) has given scholarships to area youth since 1990. Its purpose is to build an awareness of the beef industry and the healthful products it provides for the consumer. We are active in beef promotion, legislation and education. Education is the foundation of these goals. Scholarships have been expanded to high school graduates including career technology (trade) studies.
The addition of the HCCW Charitable Foundation in 2024, further allows the organization to continue to grow its scholarship funds. This year, a total of $35,000 was awarded to two college and 10 high school students from the 14 counties we serve. The scholars are selected in part on scholastic achievement, community service and essay. We are proud to announce the following 2025 awardees.
Levi Glover (trade): San Saba County - $2,500 / Texas State Tech. College (Electrical Lineworker)
Other Recipients for 2025 are:
Ridley Strackbien: college / $5,000 / West Texas A&M (Animal Science/Ag Comm)
Addison Hahn: high school / Gillespie County - $5,000 / Texas A&M University (Animal Science)
Corbyn Lotton: Kerr County - $2,500 / Texas Tech University (Communication Science)
Clark Crenweige: Gillespie County - $2,500 / Texas A&M University (Business)
Nichole Tatsch: Gillespie County - $2,500 / Midwestern State (Nursing)
Rylie Schneider: Gillespie County $2,500 / Tarleton State University (Ag Education)
Christina Watts: McCulloch County - $2500 / Texas A&M University (Ag Science)
Anneliese Bacon: Gillespie County - $2,500 / Texas State University (Agribusiness)
Alli Price: Gillespie County $2,500 / Angelo State University (Business)
Iziah Vega: Kerr County $2,500 / Texas A&M University (Business/Economics)
O'Brien Underwood: $2,500 - Texas Tech University (Animal Science)