Hereford Youth Scholarship
The Hereford Youth Scholarship was setup to Support excellence in ongoing studies in any undergraduate program leading to a career related to the livestock industry
Award amount: $2500
Number awarded per year:up to 4 per year
Eligibility for the Hereford Youth Scholarship:
Interested students/applicants must
1) current or past member of CJHA or have a connection
to the Hereford cattle breed demonstrated through a letter of recommendation
from an active member of the Canadian Hereford Association, not related to the
applicant,
2) be registered for ongoing studies in an undergraduate program at a
college or university (entering into the second, third or fourth year at the time of
receiving the award) in any program leading to a career in the livestock industry. A
person may only receive this scholarship once.
Application Process:
application materials include:
1)High School Transcripts
2)Post-secondary transcripts
3)Standardized resume outlining extracurricular activities
4)Two letters of reference from individuals not related to the applicant
5)Written statement of 500 words or less outlining career goals
6)Demonstration of registration in an education program related to the livestock
industry
Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed and ranked by the Keith Gilmore
Foundation Board. The selection criteria include demonstration of
1) academic achievement,
2)volunteer activities,
3) leadership potential within the livestock industry
WHERE DO I APPLY?
Download and complete the application form:
The Keith Gilmore Foundation
5160 Skyline Way NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 6V1
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