Battleborn Keystones Offers $500 Scholarships

Two $500 Carl F. Clinger Academic Scholarships are available to high school seniors in Fallon and Churchill County, with an application deadline set for March 20, 2026. The Battleborn Keystones organization is offering these awards to honor Clinger’s decades of contributions to agricultural education and youth development.

Eligible applicants must be seniors attending public, private, charter, or homeschools; maintain a GPA of at least 3.0; and actively participate in any aspect of agriculture, such as farming, ranching, forestry, youth organizations, livestock, or farm mechanics. 

Candidates are also required to submit a 750-word printed essay on an agricultural topic and participate in an interview with the scholarship committee.

Carl F. Clinger, who passed away in December 2023, was recognized for his work with local, state, and national organizations, as well as his leadership in conservation policy in Pershing County. His early involvement in agricultural activities included showing beef at the Nevada Junior Livestock Show and engaging in constructive dialogue on environmental issues affecting northern Nevada. Clinger’s legacy is celebrated through these scholarships, which aim to support young people’s understanding of agriculture and environmental stewardship.

For more information, contact Suzann Gilliland Peterson at 775-217-7223 or [email protected].