Hereford Youth Scholarship

Eligibility: applicants must be

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 Trustees.

Criteria include demonstration of 1) academic achievement, 2) volunteer activities, 3) leadership potential within the livestock industry.