Scholarships

MARITIME ABERDEEN ANGUS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1. Applicants must be a member of both the Canadian Junior Angus Association (or Canadian Angus Association-depending on age) and the Maritime Junior Angus Association (if still eligible) and dues must be paid up at time of application.

2. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one semester of post secondary study and submit a copy of their most recent transcript of marks.

3. Applicants must be under 25 years of age and a resident of the Maritime Provinces.

4. One scholarship of $500.00 will be awarded per year.

5. Applicants may apply if they are unsuccessful with their first application, but each applicant may only receive one award.

6. Completed applications must include:

• (1) a transcript of the most recent marks,
• (2) a recent head and shoulders photo (to be used for announcement of the winner),
• (3) two reference information sheets (these may be mailed separately or received electronically) **Note references should include ONE academic reference and ONE from either angus involvement or community service**,
• (4) a completed application form and
• (5) the required essay. An interview may also be required.

DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHALL BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY BY MARCH 31 OF THE CURRENT YEAR.

Submit completed application electronically to: email by February 28 or mail to:

Maritime Angus Association
19 Vincent Road
Quispamsis, NB
E2E1A2

*Postmark by February 28 if mailing*

SELECTION WILL BE BASED ON (1) ACADEMICS, (2) INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ANGUS BREED, and (3) INVOLVEMENT IN THE CATTLE INDUSTRY AND THE COMMUNITY.

A complete application includes:
→ Transcript of marks
→ Recent picture
→ 2 Reference forms (one academic and one either Angus related or community related)
→ Essay “THE ROLE OF THE PUREBRED SECTOR IN THE BEEF INDUSTRY” (Approx 1000 words)