Earl K. Nau Scholarship

Earl K. Nau Scholarship

Overview: An endowment fund in memory of Earl K. Nau has been established at the Ozark Empire Fair to provide an annual scholarship to a junior beef cattle exhibitor at the Fair. The Nau Family provides the funding of the scholarship to honor their late father.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: At least 15 years of age
• Exhibiting Experience: Must have exhibited breeding beef cattle at the Ozark Empire Fair for at least two years
• Geographic Scope: Ozark Empire Fair exhibitors

Scoring Criteria

Applicants will achieve scores based on:
• Livestock Competition:
- Junior beef classes - Showmanship classes - Open beef classes - Herdsmanship awards - Other 4-H/FFA exhibit classes
• Judging Competition: Points for participation and ranking in district 4-H/FFA livestock judging competition
• Volunteer Service: Points for service at the Fair as a volunteer in either the 4-H or FFA Exhibit Buildings or activities

Evaluation Period

Participation evaluated from the 2024 Ozark Empire Fair through July 15, 2025 (note: this is historical; current evaluation period would be 2025-2026).

Award Use

The scholarship winner will receive $1,500 for tuition, textbooks, or other fees associated with the pursuit of a post-secondary education.

Presentation

The scholarship will be presented at the Angus Show on Saturday (date varies by year).

Contact Information

Donations/Contributions: Earl K. Nau Scholarship, c/o Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 901 St. Louis St., Springfield, MO 65806

Main Contact:
Ozark Empire Fair
3001 N. Grant Ave.
Springfield, MO 65803
417-833-2660