Community Outreach
The Rob krentz Scholarship
In July of 2010 the Board of Directors of the Malpai Borderlands Group voted to establish a scholarship fund, in the memory of former Malpai Board Member Rob Krentz, to assist worthy high school graduates in the Malpai Borderlands region with furthering their education. Scholarships will be given annually to a student (or students) pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field. Financial need and scholastic achievements will be the main considerations for the scholarship.
Learn more about the people previously awarded this scholarship below!
From Willcox, AZ
Arizona State University: Bachelor’s in Agriculture and Environmental Law
Caden Hooper
ANDRES PEREZ
From Douglas, AZ
Cochise College & Oklahoma State University: Bachelor’s in Agricultural Business and minor in Animal Sciences
From Animas, NM
Eastern New Mexico University: Bachelor’s in Animal Science, Emphasis in Pre-Vet
Laikyn Davenport
Cathryn Bell
From Pearce, AZ
New Mexico State University: Bachelor’s in Agriculture Extension and Education
From Elfrida, AZ
New Mexico State University: Bachelor’s in Agriculture Extension and Education
JAZMYN GARCIA
From Animas, NM
New Mexico State University: Bachelor’s in General Agriculture and minor in Wildlife Science
ERICK SANCHEZ
CRISTYN BELL
From Pearce, AZ
West Texas A & M University: Bachelor’s in Agriculture Business and Economics
The C.P. Stocker memorial scholarship
After joining the Malpai Board, Reese Woodling became a very active member, often hosting meetings at his ranch, traveling to speak on behalf of the Group, and putting out a local quarterly newsletter. When the Malpai Group began a scholarship program to honor former board member Rob Krentz, Reese was the ideal person to run it. In addition to his years as a teacher, he had served as Chairman of the Arizona Cattle Growers’ Education Committee and chaired its Research and Education Foundation, during which time he ran their scholarship program. Reese and Nancy Woodling created and funded the CP Stocker scholarship, in honor of Nancy’s father.
Learn more about the people previously awarded this scholarship below!
From Rodeo, New Mexico State University: bachelor’s in Range Science with a minor in Ranch Management
PARKER WINKLER
Parker is an intern in NMSU’s Range Department where she focuses on improving precision ranching techniques and equipment. She has been involved with monitoring virtual fence collars and gathering data to create GIS maps. As a member of the NMSU Range Club, Parker participates in range conferences and competitions involving native plants and animals, and ranchland management techniques. She thanks the Malpai group and “everyone who has helped me work toward achieving my goals.”