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
• Fair Experience: Must have exhibited breeding beef cattle at the Ozark Empire Fair for at least two years
• Evaluation Period: Participation from the 2024 Ozark Empire Fair through July 15, 2025

Scoring Criteria

Applicants will achieve scores based on:
• Junior beef classes
• Showmanship classes
• Open beef classes
• Herdsmanship awards
• Other 4-H/FFA exhibit classes
• Participation (and ranking) in district 4-H/FFA livestock judging competition
• Service at the Fair as a volunteer in either the 4-H or FFA Exhibit Buildings or activities

Award

Award Amount: $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, July 26, 2025

Geographic Scope

Missouri (Ozark Empire Fair)

Background

Recent recipients:
• 2024: Tannah Cassatt
• 2023: Cade Shepherd, Mount Vernon, Missouri

Contributions

Contributions to the Earl K. Nau Scholarship are being accepted at this time. All donations are tax deductible.

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