The American Jersey Cattle Association has sent out a call for applications and a reminder for scholarship applications.
Applications are now being accepted for an Area Representative to serve the states of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, in addition to responsibilities as an evaluator for the AJCA Linear Type Traits Appraisal program. This position was announced last Friday. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than June 30.
July 2, 2007 is the postmark deadline to submit applications for scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association:
Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies ($5,000). Graduate students in program areas specified below, or undergraduate students who have 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.
William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship ($1,000). Entering freshman student at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2007.
Cedarcrest Scholarship ($1,000). Undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing.
V. L. Peterson Scholarship ($950) and Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship ($400) will be awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college or university work.
Bob Toole Jersey Youth Award ($750). May be applied to college expenses or a well-defined practical experience related to breeding, developing and showing Registered Jerseys™.
Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Award (variable). Residents of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia who are at least high school graduates, but not older than 36 years of age as of January 1. May be used for educational expenses or well-defined practical experience.