Scholarship Opportunites

 2024 Utah State Jr. Livestock Show Scholarship

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors who are exhibiting market animals at the 2024 Utah State Jr Livestock Show. This includes all species; beef, goats, sheep, and hogs. Scholarships will be presented at the awards jamboree during the stock show. 

Completed applications need to be submitted by April 20, 2024 to

usjls100@gmail.com

See the link below for more details. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Aw-pxuo8hsMjKLFQiRQxB_fY58ZOLM-/view?fbclid=IwAR103hYIiWRyWSgvvd8JVqR9bDCepgB9EtCsKft7Xl63Vx5olq3JOP1K8N0

2023 Utah Registered Sheep Breeders Scholarship

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors (Class of 2023) who have an interest and involvement in the sheep industry. At least one $500 scholarship will be awarded. Application deadline is June 1, 2023.  

See the link below for more details. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgizHHmg-ZCFsvA1h4CC_I1mWB9a5r38/edit

2023 UTAH STATE FAIR

JR LIVESTOCK BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is available to a graduated senior (Class of 2023) in each of the four market livestock species exhibited at the 2023 Utah State Fair:  beef, goats, sheep and swine. There will be a $1000.00 award given to the winning applicant in each species. Scholarships will be presented immediately prior to the start of the Jr. Livestock Auction at the Fair.  Completed applications and record books will be submitted by August 21, 2023 to livestockscholarship@gmail.com Please submit application and record book in PDF.  

See the link below for more details. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S7pW7IARLVuKhpsz7ssckEAiePg0cBCm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114881951305190682965&rtpof=true&sd=true

Youth Pork Ambassador Application is now available. 

Along with the Ambassador portion, this scholarship program teaches leadership skills for up to 4 recipients. 

From the UPPA: "This scholarship program is a great way to help pork students involved in FFA and 4-H gain a better understanding of various careers throughout the industry on the local and national level." 

Applications are due January 31, 2023. See the link below for more details. 

 https://utahporkproducers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/YPAapplication2023.pdf 

 A recent study from Colorado State University measured the monetary value of having BQA certification on beef operations. Research was conducted to determine how a BQA Certification listing affected the sale price of beef calves and feeder cattle marketed through video auctions. The study resulted in a premium of $16.80 per head or an estimated $2.71/cwt. Find out more!

 The Triple Crown is a prestigious award given to a three-year-old Thoroughbred who wins a triplet of prestigious races. The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and finally the Belmont Stakes. This is so difficult that only 13 horses have ever achieved such an honor.

The purpose of the 4-H Triple Crown Series is to increase opportunities for youth to participate in horseless horse events and develop a sense of belonging and mastery.  

A collection of peer-reviewed, scientific resources for beef, sheep, swine, horse, small animals, and poultry. Resources include handbooks, videos, and downloadable planners and forms.

 With the research-backed information about chickens found here, you can be sure to protect your chickens from disease, know the best tips for raising chickens, maximize your poultry production and more. Visit this one stop shop!

All Junior Livestock tests will use Ohio State University's livestock resource manuals. These publications can be purchased from OSU or borrowed from most county Extension offices

 There are lots of opportunities to continue your passion with horses or livestock in these contests: Hippology, Horse Bowl, Horse Presentations Individual, Horse Presentations Team, Horse Public Speaking, Horse Judging,  Meats Judging, Livestock Judging, and Livestock Quiz Bowl. See all the contest rules here!