The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) scholarship program is designed to provide recognition for outstanding members of the National Junior Hereford Association. The foundation's purpose is to encourage individual and cooperative effort, enthusiasm, excellence, leadership, academic success and achievement among youth and to develop successful individuals as good leaders for both the Hereford breed and the beef industry. This fall, HYFA will award more than $150,000 of academic scholarships to Hereford youth. Award presentations will take place at the AHA Annual Membership meeting in Kansas City, in conjunction with the 2025 World Hereford Conference. Applicants are encouraged, but not required to be present to accept scholarships.

Fall HYFA Scholarships Include:
    Ten $10,000 Vanier Family Scholarships
    Two $5,000 EE Ranch Scholarships
    One $5,000 Perks Ranch Scholarship
    One $5,000 CBY Polled Herefords, Bob & Dolores Call Scholarship
    One $5,000 Ball Foundation/ Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship
    One $5,000 Bar One Ranch, In Memory of Ken Tracy Scholarship
    One $2,500 Whitehead Ranches Scholarship
    One $2,500 Fauquier Farms, Bob & Lucy Kube Scholarship
    One $2,500 Randy & Kelly Owen Scholarship
    One $2,500 Blin Family Scholarship
    One $2,500 Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship
    Two $1,500 Ostgaard-Breiner Educational Scholarships - For students non-traditional students wanting to go into a technical field, graduate school, trade school, certification or other acceptable program.
    One $2,500 Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship - For students pursuing Veterinary Medicine Degree - Pre Vet or Vet School Students are eligible to apply.

REQUIREMENTS
 

1. Applicant must be a NJHA member in good standing and not exceeding 22 years of age.
2. If pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine, technical education, are over the age of 22, etc., and are applying for non-traditional scholarships, applicant must be a member of the American Hereford Association.
3. Applicant must be a paid member for the past three consecutive years.
4. All scholarship applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year accredited university, junior/ community college and/or a technical institution.
5. Students who are seeking post graduation degrees, such as vet school, law school, etc., are eligible to apply for fall HYFA Scholarships, as long as they meet the other requirements of scholarship.
6. All applicants must have maintained at least a “C” or 2 .5 grade point average. A current academic transcript must accompany the application.
7. Applicants meeting the necessary requirements can apply any number of times provided they maintain the required academic standards. A new application must be submitted each year.
8. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and we advise a family member, teacher or advisor review your application prior to submission.

PROCESS
 

1. Submit online application through https://herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com by Sept. 1.
2. Submit high school or college transcripts (unofficial are accepted), whichever is applicable. Also submit acceptance letter into college if just entering or transferring into a four- year university.
3. Submit a resume and a list of 3 personal and professional references and their relation to the applicant.
4. Submit a 300 dpi photo of the applicant (color or black-and-white accepted).
5. After applications are received and reviewed the top applicants will be notified and Zoom online interviews may be conducted to finalize the selection process if the selection committee deems it necessary.
6. Winners will be notified following the application deadline. Scholarship will be awarded in Kansas City, Mo., during the AHA Annual Meeting on Oct. 24. It is recommended that you be in attendance to accept your scholarship award, but is not a requirement.