Applications for Jersey Youth Scholarships must be postmarked on or before July 1. 

The scholarship program of the American Jersey Cattle Association offers over $10,000 for post-secondary students, from entering college freshmen through graduate school. Applications for the next cycle (2008-09) must be postmarked July 1, 2008 or before. Applications will not be considered unless transcript(s) are received on or before July 7.  The awards include:  

·        Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

·        V. L. Peterson Scholarship  ($1,000)

·        William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship  ($1,000)

·        Reuben R. Cowles Youth Award  (must be from southeastern states, amount to be determined)

·        Cedarcrest Farms Scholarship ($1,500)

·        Bob Toole Youth Award (amount to be determined)  

The Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies ($5,000) will also be awarded. Applicants are qualified for this award only if they are an undergraduate student who has completed at least one-half of coursework credit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animal science (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice, dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, OR a graduate student in the same degree program areas.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.