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Welcome to your hub for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America's (HYFA) and National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) applications and information regarding scholarships, awards, internships, leadership programs, conferences and more.

BOLD LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - March 26-29, 2026

NJHA and HYFA are proud to continue offering the BOLD Leadership Conference, designed for you to continue Building On Leadership Development. This conference expands on the knowledge gained at the Faces of Leadership conference as well as your own personal leadership skills and offers a personalized, intimate approach to leadership development and training. The conference will be held in Desdemona, Texas, at the GKB Hi Point Ranch. The conference is generously funded by the GKB Cattle Youth Endowment, attendees will only be responsible for their travel to and from the conference.

Application Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a NJHA member in good standing.
2. Applicant must be between the ages of 18-21 at the time of the conference.
3. In an effort to give as many NJHA members the BOLD experience, the BOLD Leadership Conference is limited to a one-time attendance. Previous attendees are ineligible to apply.
4. Incomplete applications will not be accepted, and we advise a family member, teacher or advisor review your application prior to submission.
5. A list of references and a current resume are required with each application.
6. While not required, past attendance at the Faces of Leadership conference will be considered.

*Further details regarding the BOLD Conference can be found within the application.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and selected attendees will be notified well in advance of the conference to make travel plans.

BOLD CONFERENCE APPLICATION DEADLINE OF FEB. 1, 2026

STATE LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION GRANTS AVAILABLE

HYFA and NJHA appreciate all of the state associations that help make the NJHA one of the best beef youth organizations in the world. Grant funding is to be used for any leadership or educational goals of the state’s junior members to participate on the national level. Grant applications are available through the Submittable platform and due Feb. 1, 2026.

Acceptable uses for the grant funding include but are not limited to:

• Leadership and Educational Activities at the state level 
• Travel funding to the BOLD Leadership Conference 
• Travel and registration funding for the Faces of Leadership Conference
• Travel funding for the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Field Day 
• Or other Leadership/Educational opportunities benefitting NJHA members as explained in the application.

STATE LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE OF FEB. 1, 2026