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DON'T MISS THESE DEADLINES!
Summer goes fast — make sure these important dates are on your calendar before September sneaks up on you!
WSBC Scholarship Applications — July 25, 2026
Applications must be postmarked or emailed by July 25. Download the application at wisbc.com/scholarships.php or email [email protected] for more information.
Make It With Wool Entries — August 21, 2026
Think you've got a winning creation? Enter the Wisconsin Make It With Wool competition at this year's Festival! Entries are due August 21. Visit wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com for entry forms and details.
Festival Sheep Show Entries — August 23, 2026
Planning to show your flock at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival? General sheep show entries are due August 23. Shetland exhibitors, please note your deadline is earlier — August 20. Visit the Festival website at wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/sheep-shows for entry information.
Don't wait until the last minute — get those entries in early and give yourself one less thing to worry about as Festival weekend approaches!
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See MoreWSBC SCHOLARSHIPS — APPLY NOW! Deadline July 25
CALLING ALL WSBC STUDENTS — SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS JULY 25! 
Are you a graduating high school senior or a college student age 25 or under? Do your parents (or you!) hold a WSBC membership? You could be eligible for a Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative scholarship!
We award up to $3,000 annually in scholarships to deserving students, with individual awards ranging from $500 to $1,000.
To qualify, you must:
Have parents (or yourself) who've been WSBC members for at least 2 consecutive years, including this year
Be a 2026 high school senior OR a college student age 25 or under with at least one year of college completed
Be enrolled in an accredited 4-year college, community college, technical school, or the UW Ag Short Course this fall
Have carried sheep as a 4-H or FFA project for at least 2 years
Not be a previous WSBC scholarship winner
Applications must be postmarked AND emailed by JULY 25, 2026 — that's coming up fast, so don't wait!
Email & Paper applications are required.
Download the application at wisbc.com/scholarships.php
Email applications to [email protected]
Mail to: WSBC, 5316 N Northwood Trace, Janesville, WI 53545
Know a young shepherd who should apply? Share this page with them!
Questions? Email us @ [email protected]
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