For more information contact:
Amanda Reeson, Director of Communication & Marketing
American Shorthorn Association
1.877.272.0686 or amandar@shorthorn.org
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM THE AMERICAN SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION
Scholarships Available for Junior Shorthorn Breeders
OMAHA, Neb., (February 2, 2010) – Each year, there are several scholarships sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation as well as the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) available to American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) members. The ASA and the Foundation find offering college support to the youth of the association greatly important as they are the future of the industry and the Shorthorn breed.
AJSA members are eligible to apply for one of five different college scholarships: Mike Dugdale Memorial Scholarship, John C. “Jack” Ragsdale Scholarship, Don Longley Memorial Scholarships, Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship, and new in 2010 is the Jesse M. & Jennie S. Duckett Memorial Scholarship.
- Mike Dugdale Memorial Scholarship
The $1,000 Dugdale Scholarship is awarded to a collegiate upperclassman who is an active AJSA member with a sincere interest in bettering the beef cattle industry after college.
- John C. “Jack” Ragsdale Scholarship
The $1,000 Jack Ragsdale Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or college freshman who is an active AJSA member with a sincere interest in learning how to evaluate livestock and an appreciation for the purebred livestock industry.
- Don Longley Memorial Scholarships - applicants may also apply for Lyle & Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship
There are four $1,000 Longley Memorial Scholarships awarded each year. The scholarships are sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to high school seniors or college freshmen based upon Shorthorn involvement, grades, need, and participation in other activities.
- Lyle & Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship - applicants may also apply for Don Longley Memorial Scholarships
New this year is the one $1,000 Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to high school seniors or college freshmen based upon Shorthorn involvement, grades, need, and participation in other activities.
- Jesse M. & Jennie S. Duckett Memorial Scholarship
New this year is the one $1,000 Jesse M. & Jennie S. Duckett Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to high school seniors or college freshmen based upon the applicants’ involvement in Agriculture, educational background, ACT scores, and high school and/or college GPA.
Applications for the scholarships are available at www.shorthorn.org or by contacting the ASA at 877.272.0686 or amandar@shorthorn.org. Please send completed applications to The American Shorthorn Association, Attn: Scholarship Application, 8288 Hascall Street, Omaha, NE 68124 by May 3, 2010. All scholarship recipients will be announced during the 2010 Shorthorn Junior National Show & Youth Conference, in East Lansing, Mich., June 25, 2010
The mission of the ASA is to contribute to the profitability and quality of life of its members and their customers by maintaining, protecting the vulnerability and enhancing the value of the herd book and performance database for Shorthorn cattle. The ASA is headquartered in Omaha, Neb., and was founded in 1872 with herd book records going back to 1822. As one of the oldest American breed associations, the ASA provides services for more than 6,000 junior and senior members who register nearly 18,000 cattle annually. The American Junior Shorthorn Association promotes personal development through youth activities and educational events. The AJSA is dedicated to the betterment of its members, promotes valuable skills, and fosters friendships that will last a lifetime. To learn more, contact the ASA office or visit www.shorthorn.org.
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