High Desert Heritage Scholarships
The High Desert Heritage Scholarship Fund was created to honor the ranching legacy that shapes our communities and landscapes. By bringing together dedicated agricultural stakeholders, we aim to empower the next generation of ranchers, farmers, and industry leaders. Our mission is to provide financial assistance to students who are passionate about sustaining and growing every aspect of agriculture for generations to come.
Mission Statement
The High Desert Heritage scholarship program has been developed through the collaboration of agriculture stakeholders to ensure a vibrant and prosperous future for our industry by providing financial support to students pursuing a degree that supports all facets of agriculture.
The 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Miles Peters from Delong family
The DeLong family has been ranching on the Jackson Mountains of northern Nevada for six generations. Beginning in the late 1800’s, the DeLongs have forged a path of resilience, tradition and work-ethic
Cooper Hill from Nuffer family
Rob and Delia Nuffer owned and operated the Woodward Ranch (inherited from Delia’s parents) near Denio, Nevada (2 generations) for many years
Tayleur Baker from Cerri family
The Cerri family has been ranching in Northern Nevada since the early 1800’s. Ron and Denise’s grandchildren, make six generations of ranchers for the Cerri’s.
Kerstyn Countryman from Mori family
Jim and Mary Sue Davis grew up on ranches in eastern Oregon from 1950 to 1969. Jim’s great grandfather, Lon Davis and his two brothers, purchased land in North Powder in 1880.
Rachel Wandel from Wilkinson family
For nearly 150 years (6 generations) our family has been synonymous with ranching. We have survived depressions, drought, floods, and drastic changes in the livestock industry.
William Delong from Davis family
Jim and Mary Sue Davis grew up on ranches in eastern Oregon from 1950 to 1969. Jim’s great grandfather, Lon Davis and his two brothers, purchased land in North Powder in 1880.
We honor our past to preserve our future
The CKP Scholarship fund is proud to invest in the High Desert Heritage Scholarship program to help support the perpetuation of the family ranch. We value and appreciate the tenacity, hard work and innovation demonstrated by ranchers through the generations as they work hard to produce a high- quality beef product. We have collectively established $10,000 scholarships to be awarded in the name of six High Desert ranching families. A total of $60,000 was awarded to students in the spring of 2024.
