The Livestock Marketing Association has announced that applications are now open for its 2026 scholarship programs, offering two distinct opportunities to support students pursuing education and careers connected to the livestock marketing industry. LMA members are encouraged to endorse applicants — customers, family members, employees, or students from their communities — who demonstrate interest in or understanding of the importance of livestock marketing.
LMA will offer the Career & Academic Education Scholarship for traditional post‑secondary education pathways and the Auctioneer School Scholarship for individuals pursuing training in the auction method of marketing livestock.
Applications for both scholarship tracks are online at www.LMAWeb.com.
Career & Academic Education Scholarship
The Career & Academic Education Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled in accredited post‑secondary institutions, including trade schools, community colleges, junior colleges, universities, and programs in veterinary science, veterinary medicine, or law.
Applicants must include the name and contact information of an active LMA member endorsing their application. Each LMA member may endorse up to two applicants per academic year, and relatives or employees of LMA member businesses are eligible.
A review panel composed of allied‑industry representatives, LMA leadership, and/or LMA members –who are not sponsors or relatives of applicants — will evaluate submissions after the deadline. Up to nine students will each receive a one‑time $2,500 scholarship, paid directly to the academic institution.
Auctioneer School Scholarship
The LMA Auctioneer School Scholarship provides a one‑time award to applicants who plan to attend auction school and use their training to support the auction method of marketing livestock.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 25, provide an essay demonstrating their understanding of the livestock marketing industry, and be endorsed by an active LMA member. Each LMA member may endorse up to two applicants per scholarship year, and relatives or employees of LMA member businesses may apply.
Following the submission deadline, a panel of allied‑industry representatives, LMA leadership, and/or LMA members — who are not sponsors or relatives of applicants—will review submissions. One applicant will receive a one‑time scholarship award of up to $2,500 toward auction school tuition.
All applications must be received by March 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. For questions regarding the LMA Scholarship Program, please contact [email protected].
