2024 NABJHS Educational Scholarship

National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show Educational Scholarship

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The 2024 National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show Committee proudly announces the opening of the Educational Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support and empower deserving individuals within the Australian Beef Cattle industry by providing financial assistance for industry-relevant education and development opportunities.

Purpose:

The Educational Scholarship seeks to enable one successful applicant to pursue an industry-relevant course, program, or workshop. This opportunity is designed to enhance their skills, knowledge, and confidence, setting them on a path towards future success in the Beef Cattle industry.

Award and Value:

  • One scholarship will be awarded annually during the National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show.
  • The scholarship is valued at up to $2,000.
  • Funds will be disbursed to the recipient upon submission of proof of enrollment or purchase in the chosen course, program, or workshop.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be aged 18-25.
  • Be a competitor at the 2024 National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show.
  • Submit a complete application by Thursday, August 15th, 2024.
  • Participate in an interview with committee members during the 2024 National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show.

Selection Process:

The scholarship recipient will be selected based on:

  • Involvement in the show, personal qualities, and teamwork.
  • Quality of the written application.
  • Ambitions and career goals.
  • Communication skills.
  • Presentation during the event.
  • Interview performance.

A panel of judges will conduct interviews during the event, considering the written applications and interactions throughout the show. The decision will be final and announced during the 2024 National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show presentation on Sunday, September 8th, 2024.

Conditions:

  • The scholarship funds must be used within one year from the end of the 2024 National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show.
  • The successful applicant must submit proof of course enrollment or workshop booking by September 1, 2025, for funds to be disbursed.
  • The scholarship is non-transferable and requires proof of purchase or enrollment for disbursement.

For further inquiries about this scholarship opportunity, please contact Annie Pumpa at nabjhs@gmail.com