2025 Scholarship Application

The NAJRAE scholarships are presented annually at the NAJRAE awards banquet in conjunction with the NAJRAE summer show. The total amount awarded will be no less than $500 and at least two scholarships will be awarded if more than two applications are received. The scholarship application is the basis on who will be awarded the scholarships. One must fill out a scholarship application to be considered.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
 

1. Applicant must be a high school graduate.
2. Applicant must be enrolled in a College, University, Vocational School, Trade School, or Apprenticeship/Journeyman Training Program.
3. Applicant must be a member of NAJRAE and must be participating in NAJRAE events and activities at the time of application.
4. Applicant has not previously been awarded a Legacy Scholarship (this does not include the Legacy heifer project).

REQUIRED FORMS FOR APPLICATION
 

• · Applicant must complete a submittable application online
• · Applicant must complete the Scholarship Certification form below
• · Applicant must include two (2) letters of recommendation. Each letter of recommendation must come from a different category. Recommendations may not be from a family member or relative of the applicant.

1. 4-H, FFA, or Breed Volunteer:  4-H County Agent or County Youth Coordinator, 4-H Club Leader or Authorized Volunteer, FFA Instructor, Beef Livestock Association Advisor
2. School Officials:  Principal, Superintendent, Counselor, Instructor
3. Religious Affiliations: Clergy, Youth Advisor or Instructor
4. Employer
5. Red Angus Breeder

If the application is not complete and does not include the required attachments, the applicant will be immediately disqualified.
IF AWARDED
 

• The scholarship winner(s) will receive a certificate and letter at the banquet
• The scholarship winner(s) must use the scholarship within two and one-half (2 ½) years from the time it was awarded. If the scholarship has not been used within that time, it will be forfeited.
• The scholarship winner(s) must provide proof of enrollment in the form of a Student ID#, acceptance letter to a training program, receipt of enrollment, or copy of the education bill to the NAJRAE Treasurer
• The scholarship winner(s) must provide the address to send payment on their behalf. The scholarship will be paid directly to the University, College, Trade School, Training Program, or Apprentice Ship/Journeyman program.
• It is the responsibility of the Scholarship winner(s) to track their award and assure it has been redeemed.    Deadline: May 15, 2025 For more information or questions contact: Kaye Gilbert 319-931-8127