Hereford Youth Scholarship

Purpose: Support excellence in ongoing studies in any undergraduate program leading to a career related to the livestock industry.

Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed and ranked by the Keith Gilmore Foundation Trustees. Criteria include demonstration of:

• 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,
• 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.
• Applicants must be a Canadian citizen.

Application Process

Application materials include:

• High School transcripts
• Post-Secondary transcripts
• Standardized resume outlining extracurricular activities
• Two letters of reference from individuals not related to the applicant
• Written statement of 500 words or less outlining career goals
• Demonstration of registration in an education program related to the livestock industry.