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Junior Holstein members are encouraged to apply for the 2024 National Judi Collinsworth Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support the academic and career aspirations of Junior Holstein members.
Two scholarships will be awarded, including one top $1,000 scholarship and a second $500 scholarship. National Junior Holstein members enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university who have exhibited their animal at a National Junior Holstein Show during the current show season are eligible to apply.
“This is an especially meaningful scholarship because of its dedication to Judi Collinsworth and the way it connects my involvement in showing Holsteins to my education in the industry,” says 2023 Judi Collinsworth Memorial Scholarship recipient Brianna Meyer. “As I proceed through college, I will continue building upon the skills I’ve learned working with Holsteins and am grateful for the support from Holstein Association and this scholarship program.”
The selection committee considers leadership, participation in Holstein activities, as well as involvement in school, community, and agricultural organizations. National Junior Holstein members enrolled in college who have competed in any of the National Junior Holstein shows throughout the 2024 show season are invited to submit applications.
The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is December 1, 2024. Applications can be found at www.holsteinusa.com/juniors under National Junior Shows.
About the Award
Judi Collinsworth worked at Holstein Association USA in Brattleboro, Vermont as the Executive Director of Member and Industry Relations. She spent a great deal of time working to improve and expand the programs available to Holstein youth and was responsible for telemarketing, member-related programs, State Association communications, member services and Association external affairs.
Scholarship recipients must be a National Junior Holstein member and enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university. Youth must also have exhibited their animal at a National Junior Holstein Show during the current show season. Applicants are judged on their leadership profile, Holstein involvement and interest, and participation in other activities. More information and the application can be found at www.holsteinusa.com/pdf/forms_apps/collinsworth_award.pdf.
Holstein Association USA, Inc., provides programs, products and services to dairy producers to enhance genetics and improve profitability — including animal identification and ear tags, genomic testing, mating programs, dairy records processing, classification, communication, consulting services, and Holstein semen.
The Association, headquartered in Brattleboro, VT., represents approximately 25,000 members throughout the United States. To learn more about Registered Holsteins® and the other exciting programs offered by the Holstein Association, visit www.holsteinusa.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
