NOTE: ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

2009 Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge

2008 Beef Futurity Scholarship Rules

Dan Daniel Beef Futurity Scholarship

To Apply Contact: Heather K. Shultz, hkalino@uga.edu

Please click here for more information.

Donor: Georgia County Cattlemen's Associations

One $750 Scholarship
Eligibility Guidelines:
Awarded to the 12th grade winner with a combination of placing in the 12th grade showmanship, written essay, and skills test at the Junior Beef Futurity.
May be awarded to a 4-H’er or FFA member attending any college or university.

C.D. Brannen Memorial Beef Futurity Scholarship

To Apply Contact: Heather K. Shultz, hkalino@uga.edu

Please click here for more information.

Donor: Georgia County Cattlemen's Associations

One $750 Scholarship
Eligibility Guidelines:
Awarded to the 12th grade winner with a combination of placing in the 12th grade showmanship, written essay, and skills test at the Junior Beef Futurity.
May be awarded to a 4-H’er or FFA member attending any college or university.

M.K. "Curly" Cook Beef Futurity Scholarship

To Apply Contact: Heather K. Shultz, hkalino@uga.edu

Please click here for more information.

Donor: Georgia Club Calf Producers Association

One $750 Scholarship
Eligibility Guidelines:
Awarded to the 12th grade winner with a combination of placing in the 12th grade showmanship, written essay, and skills test at the Junior Beef Futurity.
May be awarded to a 4-H’er or FFA member attending any college or university.

Billy Moss Beef Futurity Scholarship

To Apply Contact: Heather K. Shultz, hkalino@uga.edu

Please click here for more information.

Donor: Georgia Junior Beef Futurity

One $750 Scholarship
Eligibility Guidelines:
Awarded to the 12th grade winner with a combination of placing in the 12th grade showmanship, written essay, and skills test at the Junior Beef Futurity.
May be awarded to a 4-H’er or FFA member attending any college or university.

Johnathon Gabriel Memorial Scholarship

To Apply Contact: Heather K. Shultz, hkalino@uga.edu
Click here for application.

One $1,000 Scholarship

Eligibility Guidelines:

1. Recipient must attend the Georgia Junior National Livestock Banquet on February 19, 2010, in Perry, GA, to be recognized and to receive payment of this scholarship.
2. Applicants must be in the 12th grade at the time of application.
3. Scholarship request must be made within one year following graduation from high school.  In the event the scholarship is not used within the year of limitation, the winner should request a time extension.  Extensions should be requested in a letter to Emily Schattler; Georgia 4-H Foundation; Hoke Smith Annex; Athens, GA 306026.  Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of scholarship. 
4. Recipient must satisfactorily complete 12 credit hours of college credit and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better before requesting scholarship payment.
5. The $1000 scholarship may be applied toward: tuition at any two- or four-year college or university; room & board; books and supplies; or any other education-related expenses.
6. Recipient must send a written thank you note to the parents of Johnathon Gabriel at:
   Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gabriel
   2279 Beaver Dam Road
   Colbert, GA   30628
7. Recipient must also send a copy of the note to the scholarship selection committee in care of Heather K. Shultz.
8. Recipient must attach a copy of semester grades to the Request for Payment, by sending either an official college transcript or a copy of the grade report sent to the student’s home.  Website printouts of the grades are not acceptable.
9. Request for payment of scholarship funds must be made through County Extension Agent or Ag. Ed. Teacher.

Stan Kalino Memorial Scholarship

To apply click here for application, and for more information about the award.

One $500 Scholarship; the completed application and attached letters of recommendation must be received (postmarks will not be accepted) by Heather K. Shultz, at the indicated address, no later than February 5, 2010.

1) Applicants must be present during the Top Five Heifer Drive at the 2010 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show on Friday, February 19th, to be recognized and to receive scholarship payment information.

2) Applicants must be in the 12th grade to apply.  Applicants must be entered as an exhibitor of the 2010 Georgia Junior National Steer and/or Heifer Show.

3) Scholarship requests must be made within one year following graduation from high school.  In the event the scholarship is not used within the year of limitation, the winner should request a time extension.  Extensions should be requested in a letter to Emily Schattler; Georgia 4-H Foundation; Hoke Smith Annex; Athens, GA 30602.  Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. 

4) Recipients must satisfactorily complete one (1) quarter or one (1) semester at an institution of higher learning before requesting scholarship payment.

5) The $500 scholarship may be applied toward: tuition at an institution of higher learning; room & board; books and supplies; or any other education-related expenses.

6) Recipients must send a written thank you note to Mrs. Jean Kalino, 273 Briar Crest Drive, Jefferson, GA  30549.  Recipient must also send a copy of the note with the completed “Scholarship Request for Payment Form” when submitting paperwork.

7) Recipients must attach a copy of quarter or semester grades to the Request for Payment Form, by sending either an official college transcript or a copy of the grade report sent to the student’s home.  Website printouts of the grades are not acceptable.

8) Request for payment of scholarship funds must be made through County Extension Agent or Agriculture Education Teacher.

Guthrie Dairy Youth Leadership Award

To apply contact: Heather K. Shultz, hkalino@uga.edu
Click here for application. and for more information about the award.

Purpose of Award: This cash award will be given annually to 4-H or FFA members involved in youth dairy programs or activities and who need financial assistance in order to participate in workshops, conferences, field days or any other dairy-related activity that would enhance their leadership abilities.
Eligibility Guidelines:

1. Recipient must use the award money to attend the designated program, activity or tour as indicated in their application, no later than one year from the application deadline, i.e.) January 22, 2010.
2. Applicants must be enrolled in the 9th - 12th grade for the 2009 - 2010 academic year to apply.
3. Failure to complete the designated leadership development program or activity by January 1, 2011 will result in forfeiture of the award, and all monies will be returned to the scholarship fund.
4. Upon completion of the designated activity, program or tour for which the money was awarded, the recipient must submit a report of not more than one page detailing how the Guthrie Youth Dairy Award enhanced his or her leadership abilities.
5. Recipient must send a written thank you note to Dr. Guthrie:
          Dr. Larry Guthrie
          1070 Mason Mill Road
          Athens, GA 30606
6. Recipient must also send a copy of the note to the scholarship selection committee in care of:
   Heather K. Shultz
   Hoke Smith Annex-#321-UGA
   University of Georgia
   Athens, GA 30602

Junior National Catalog Scholarship

To Apply Contact: Heather K. Shultz, hkalino@uga.edu

Donor: Junior National Catalogue

$500 Scholarship
Eligibility Guidelines:
Awarded to the winner in the 12th grade showmanship at the State Steer Show, State Heifer Show, State Market Hog Show, State Market Goat Show, and the State Market Lamb Show.
May be awarded to a 4-H’er or FFA member attending any college or university.

Georgia Beef Cattle Exhibitors “Youth Leadership” Scholarship

To apply: Click here for application.

$500 Scholarship
Eligibility Guidelines:

1. Recipient must attend the Georgia Junior National Livestock Banquet on February 19, 2010, in Perry, GA, to be recognized and to receive scholarship payment information.
2. Applicants must be in the 12th grade to apply.  Applicants must be entered as an exhibitor of the 2010 Georgia Junior National Steer and/or Heifer Show.
3. Scholarship requests must be made within one year following graduation from high school.  In the event the scholarship is not used within the year of limitation, the winner should request a time extension.  Extensions should be requested in a letter to Emily Schattler; Georgia 4-H Foundation; Hoke Smith Annex; Athens, GA 30602.  Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. 
4. Recipients must satisfactorily complete one (1) quarter or one (1) semester at an institution of higher learning before requesting scholarship payment.
5. The $500 scholarship may be applied toward: tuition at an institution of higher learning; room & board; books and supplies; or any other education-related expenses.
6. Recipients must send a written thank you note to the corresponding Beef Scholarship Sponsor. (The recipients will be notified of the sponsor when the scholarship is awarded to the individual).  Recipients must also send a copy of the note to the scholarship selection committee in care of Heather K. Shultz.
7. Recipients must attach a copy of quarter or semester grades to the Request for Payment Form, by sending either an official college transcript or a copy of the grade report sent to the student’s home.  Website printouts of the grades are not acceptable.
8. Request for payment of scholarship funds must be made through County Extension Agent or Agriculture Education Teacher.

Horse Show Scholarships

Four divisions are offered: Stock Seat, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, and Contest. A $500 college scholarship is awarded to each of the four Senior Champions, who also achieve Master 4-H status. Senior 4-H champions become eligible for their scholarships upon completion of one quarter/semester of college with a 2.0 average. If funds allow, awards will be presented to Division Reserve Champions, as well.

A special thanks to Horseman's Quarter Horse Association for graciously donating funds for the Senior Stock Seat Champion Scholarship!

Jody Whetsell Memorial Scholarship

Two $1000 scholarshops for 2007

Click here for application. Please include the following with your application: Completed application, High School Transcript, Brief essay describing the most influential person in your life, and a brief statement of your career goals. Please have already selected and contacted all references.

For information, call (912) 618-9773. Applications are closed for 2007, but please check back for 2008.

The scholarship is open to current high school seniors or students who are attending their first semester of college. Please be sure to submit all requested items to the selection committee by September 22, 2007. The selection committee consists of three people who will use a scoring rubric to select the two best applicants for this award.

For a list of other scholarships available, click here.