NJSAScholarships

Mike Cox was a family man that enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids at pig shows. He knew the importance of putting in the work at home and loved helping his kids practice their showmanship skills in the yard with him as the judge. Between getting ready for and going to shows, Mike and his family were actively involved in their church and community. He enjoyed providing entertainment for friends and family and could often be found at the grill or in the kitchen. The Cox family has a special place in their hearts for the showpig industry and their community and has chosen to carry on Mike’s legacy by offering a scholarship in his name to a student pursuing a degree in agriculture that participates in their community, pursues academic excellence and embraces the family friendly culture of pig shows.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman, sophomore or junior for the upcoming fall semester enrolled in an agriculturally related field. Students may only be awarded this scholarship one time.

Scholarship Guidelines

• Scholarship applicants must be members of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA).
• Scholarship applicants must be an incoming freshman, sophomore or junior as of the upcoming fall semester enrolled in an agriculturally related field. 

Each selection committee member shall independently review and score each application received and select the recipient based on the following criteria:

• Essay Responses
• Academics
• Leadership activities

Applications will be scored by a committee that includes a member from the Cox family. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the National Junior Summer Spectacular. Results will also be posted on the NSR website and in the August Seedstock EDGE issue.

Background

Many members of The Maschhoffs team were members of 4-H or FFA, including the company owners. Leaders within the company understand the value that programs like these bring in the development of future leaders. The Maschhoffs got involved with NJSA because they see an audience of youth with a common interest in the swine industry. Their hope has been to help nurture and inspire the passion for pork production through the experiences offered by the NJSA. Their major contributions are the TML scholarship, sponsorship of the National Youth Leadership Conference and involvement in occasional teaching experiences during LEAD or other NJSA events. Through NJSA, The Maschhoffs have an avenue to interact with youth that have an interest in swine and as part of that interaction, they hope to provide exposure to the opportunities that exist throughout the industry and within their company. The Maschhoffs hope to show members that they can make a career centered around their passion, whether it is in swine production or as a support to production. Production support might involve working with genetics, research, accounting, human resources, nutrition, environmental, amongst many other possible career choices. Involvement in the NJSA provides The Maschhoffs an opportunity to play a role in enhancing youth enthusiasm toward the industry, and hopefully provide opportunities for future careers.

Scholarship Application Process

Up to five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the winners of The Maschhoffs Inc. Scholarship. All winners will receive $1,000 and must complete a 3-4 day internship with The Maschhoffs Inc., at their headquarters in Carlyle, Illinois. All travel, meals and housing expenses will be paid by The Maschhoffs Inc.

Applicants must fill out the scholarship application and complete four questions with a 300-word maximum essay. The questions must be double-spaced and typed. Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from a non-related industry professional, 4-H leader, FFA adviser or school teacher. Letters should be one page in length and can be a common letter sent for other scholarship applications.

Applicant Guidelines

• Scholarship applicants must be members of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA). Applicants must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in or will be enrolled in an agricultural program at a recognized college/university. Ages are as of January 1st of the award year.
• This scholarship is focused around leadership and participation in the swine industry outside of the show ring. Take this time to reflect and highlight the ways you have been a leader within the swine industry.
• A 5-member judging committee will be organized consisting of two TMI members, two NSR/NJSA Staff members and a previous recipient of the scholarship and four day internship.
• The judging committee will meet before the National Junior Summer Spectacular, and will determine the finalists that will move on to the interview process. 
• There will be an interview process that will take place at the National Junior Summer Spectacular on Tuesday evening. If you are unable to make it to this event, we will work with you to plan a phone interview. Answers will be judged on overall thought process and merit.
• The scholarships recipients will be announced and recognized at the National Junior Summer Spectacular. A short bio will be listed about each scholarship recipient in the next available issue of the Seedstock Edge.
• The winners must complete the four day internship with The Maschhoffs Inc. by the end of the following school year or forfeit their scholarship. A date will be set to try and host all winners at the Carlyle office together, but if this does not work for all a second date in May will be set to fulfill the visit requirement.
• NJSA members may only win one scholarship from The Maschhoffs Inc.

APPLICANT GUIDELINES

• Five (5) NJSA Scholarships will be awarded. Ages are as of Jan. 1, of the year the scholarship is awarded.
• Two (2) Senior members (17-21) will receive $1,000 scholarships
• One (1) Intermediate member (13-16) will receive a $500 scholarship
• One (1) Junior member (9-12) will receive a $300 scholarship
• One (1) Novice member (8 and under) will receive a $200 scholarship
• These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated NJSA or livestock industry leadership, scholastic excellence, youth leadership activities and interest in the swine industry.
• Members may only win one (1) scholarship in each age division of the NJSA.

Applications will be scored by a committee. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the National Junior Summer Spectacular. Results will also be posted on the NSR website and in the August Seedstock EDGE issue.

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The National Junior Swine Association Visionary Leader Scholarship has been established to recognize one member of the NJSA Board of Directors for his or her outstanding contributions and service to the members of the NJSA. The rankings will be compiled by NSR and winners will be announced at the National Junior Summer Spectacular.  This scholarship can only be won one time.

Scholarship applicants must be members of the NJSA Board of Directors. Each director is required to apply for the scholarship. Applications should be typed. Extra pages may be used as necessary.

Scholarship Guidelines

• Scholarship applicants must be members of the NJSA Board of Directors. Each director is required to apply for the scholarship.
• Applications should be typed. Extra pages may be used as necessary.
• Applications must be signed by a parent or guardian who has knowledge of the applicant’s involvement in the NJSA.

Applications will be scored by a committee. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the National Junior Summer Spectacular. Results will also be posted on the NSR website and in the August Seedstock EDGE issue.

These four (4) $2,500 scholarships were formed by the National Junior Swine Association from the World Pork Expo trailer spot auction with intentions to go to NJSA members that enrolled in post-secondary institution and majoring in an agricultural-related field.

Our ideal candidate is someone who sticks out amongst the crowd of applicants and represents the four pillars of the National Junior Swine Association; competition, leadership, education and scholarship.

Scholarship Guidelines

• Scholarship applicants must be members of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA).
• Scholarship applicants must be between the ages of 17 to 21 and enrolled in an agricultural-related field. 
• Each selection committee member shall independently review and score each application received.
• Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from a non-related industry professional, 4-H leader, FFA adviser or school teacher. Letters should be one page in length.

Applications will be scored by a committee selected by the NSR Director of Junior Shows. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the National Junior Summer Spectacular. Results will also be posted on the NSR website and in the August Seedstock EDGE issue.

These THREE $1,000 scholarship were formed by the National Junior Swine Association to be awarded to college students that are majoring in an agricultural-related field. The funds are derived solely from NJSA members donating their show premiums to this cause. As a result, we feel it is our obligation to help the most deserving students. This brings us many tough decisions in deciding who is the most "deserving". Our ideal candidate is someone who sticks out amongst the crowd of applicants. After reading your essay, we want to know you're the winner without any doubts. Here's a hint - the best way to do this is to write in your own unique style and with total honesty.

Scholarship Guidelines

• Scholarship applicants must be members of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA).
• Scholarship applicants must be an incoming freshman, sophomore or junior as of the upcoming fall semester enrolled in an agriculturally related field. 
• Each selection committee member shall independently review and score each application received.
• Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from a non-related industry professional, 4-H leader, FFA adviser or school teacher. Letters should be one page in length.

Applications will be scored by a committee. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the National Junior Summer Spectacular. Results will also be posted on the NSR website and in the August Seedstock EDGE issue.

TC Trailer Sales, a utility trailer dealer serving Indiana and surrounding states for 25 years, is proud to support the NJSA and its efforts to help youth through educational opportunities. One $500 scholarship is sponsored by TC Trailer Sales and will be awarded to a high school senior planning to attend college in the fall semester of the year the scholarship is awarded. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated academics, leadership activities, and community service activities.

Scholarship Guidelines

• Scholarship applicants must be a high school senior planning to attend college in the fall semester of the year the scholarship is awards.
• Applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a person unrelated to the applicant who has knowledge of the applicant’s academics, as well as leadership activities and community involvement.
• Applications will be scored by a committee selected by the NSR Director of Development.

Each selection committee member shall independently review and score each application received and select the recipient based on the following criteria:

• Academics
• Leadership activities
• Community service

Applications will be scored by a committee. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the National Junior Summer Spectacular. Results will also be posted on the NSR website and in the August Seedstock EDGE issue.

More information about TC Trailer Sales can be found online at www.tc-trailers.com.

The American Yorkshire Club was organized on April 1, 1893, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The office was first in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was moved to Valparaiso, Indiana, in 1948. The first club was a stock company. In 1948, the American Yorkshire Club was reorganized and became a membership organization. Then in 1994, the National Swine Registry was formed as a result of the consolidation of the American Yorkshire Club, the Hampshire Swine Registry and the United Duroc Swine Registry. In January 1998, the American Landrace Association joined the NSR. The AYC Board of Directors are dedicated to youth development and have established a scholarship. The American Yorkshire Club Scholarship has been founded to provide financial support to NJSA members that have a passion for the Yorkshire breed.

Scholarship Guidelines

• Scholarship applicants must be members of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA).
• Scholarship applicants must be an incoming freshman, sophomore or junior as of the upcoming fall semester enrolled in an agriculturally related field.
• Applicant must have shown Yorkshires at the County, State, or National level for a minimum of two (2) years.
• Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation from a non-related industry professional, 4-H leader, FFA advisor or school teacher. Letters should be one page in length.

Each selection committee member shall independently review and score each application received and select the recipient based on the following criteria:

• Academics
• Leadership activities
• Community service

Applications will be scored by a committee. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the National Junior Summer Spectacular. Results will also be posted on the NSR website and in the August Seedstock EDGE issue.

The staff at the NSR recognizes our organization would not be what it is without the members it represents. Because of this our ideal candidate is someone who holds aspirations to pursue a career within the pork industry and/or intends on raising and marketing their own purebred seedstock.

Scholarship Guidelines

• Scholarship applicants must be a current or past member of the NJSA
• Recipients must be pursuing a post-secondary degree with intentions of a career within the swine industry
• Applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a college professor or immediate supervisor from a job or internship experience
• Applicants are required to submit a resume that includes job experience
• Applicants will be scored by a committee of NSR staff selected by the Director of Education & Outreach.

Each selection committee member shall independently review and score each application received based on the following criteria

• Leadership involvement in the swine industry
• Academic involvement and achievement
• how has the NJSA impacted your career path

Results will also be posted on the NSR website, www.nationalswine.com, and in the August Seedstock EDGE issue.