Reuben R. Cowles Youth Educational Award
American Jersey Cattle Association
Deadline: July 1.
To provide financial support for a student in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing or dairy product marketing. Qualifications: Applicants must be member (junior or Lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association; must be grade point average (GPA) is at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, or equivalent, at the academic institution applicants currently attending. Selection criteria: Selection committee appointed by the AJCA president; in general, the selection factors, reviewed through the completed application, academic transcript(s) and recommendation letters, are: academic performance, demonstrated ability to excel and maintain good academic standing in school (35%); activities and accomplishments with Registered Jersey cattle (30%) and personal goals and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy business (35%). How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; applicants must be submit official transcripts from high school and college/university(when applicable)complete through spring term current year; transcripts must be sent by the Registrar directly to the AJCA Communications Department; two (2) letters of recommendation written by teachers or mentors in the Jersey community who know Applicants well and who can comment upon Applicants academic performance, community and leadership activities, and work and accomplishments related to Jersey cattle and the dairy industry; letters must be sent directly by them to the AJCA Communications Department at the office address or by email; applications that do not have all required official transcripts and two letters of recommendation will be considered incomplete applications and will be disqualified; including page 1-2with the scholarships Applicants are applying for marked by x, may not exceed seven (7) pages. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.