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ASA scholarships available2008 scholarship announcement for AJSA members The members of the American Junior Shorthorn Association are eligible to apply for three college scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be announced during the 2008 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference in Kansas City, Mo. A $1,000 Mike Dugdale Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a collegiate upperclassman who is an active AJSA member with a sincere interest in bettering the beef cattle industry after college. A $1,000 John C. "Jack" Ragsdale Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or college freshman who is an active AJSA member with a sincere interest in learning how to evaluate livestock and has an appreciation for the purebred livestock industry. Four $750 Longley Memorial Scholarships are sponsored by the Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to high school seniors or college freshman based upon Shorthorn involvement, grades, and participation in other activities. All application can be found at www.shorthorn.org or by contacting Julie Blunier, 402.660.9049 or julie@shorthorn.org. Interested applicants should send completed application by May 1 to Julie Blunier, ASA Director of Activities, 4627 W. Andover Dr., Peoria, Ill. 61615. The mission of the ASA is to contribute to the profitability and quality of life of its members and their customers by maintaining, protecting the vulnerability and enhancing the value of the herd book and performance database for Shorthorn cattle. The ASA is headquartered in Omaha, Neb., and was founded in 1872 with herd book records going back to 1822. As one of the oldest American breed associations, the ASA provides services for more than 6,000 junior and senior members who register nearly 18,000 cattle annually. The American Junior Shorthorn Association promotes personal development through youth activities and educational events. The AJSA is dedicated to the betterment of its members, promotes valuable skills, and fosters friendships that will last a lifetime. To learn more, contact the ASA office or visit www.shorthorn.org.
Date: 4/11/08 Advertisement
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