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Scholarship Rules & Application

National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization     

2024 Application Rules

  •  The number of scholarships and the specific amount awarded is dependent on the amount of funds received at the NHWSO Scholarship auction. A minimum of one scholarship in the amount of at least $1000 will be awarded at the 2024 National Holstein Convention.
  • The scholarship is open to anyone who is a member of either the National Junior Holstein Association or Holstein USA.  They must also be involved in the dairy industry.
  • At the time of the National Holstein Convention, applicant must have completed one year at a college, university or technical school and must be completing an undergraduate degree. At the judges’ discretion, preference may be given to a student majoring in an agriculturally-related course of study and/or those with a strong Holstein background.
  • Completed application consists of 6 parts, (1) signed personal information form, (2) official college transcript, (3) resume, (4) personal opinion essay, (5) personal ad (6) a head shot photo to be used for publicity purposes.  All six parts must be included with the application for consideration, and must be received by February 17, 2024. Electronic signature is acceptable for emailed applications. Submit parts 1 through 6 via email to 2024NHWSOScholarships@gmail.com
  • All applications will be reviewed by a panel of judges, and finalists will be invited to a personal or digital interview to be held during the 2024 Holstein USA Convention in Utah. Scholarship finalists will be notified around April 15, 2024 to allow time for travel arrangements.  Failure to follow rules as written may result in disqualification and/or significant reduction in score at the judges’ discretion.
  • Scholarship winners agree to use the scholarship within 12 months from date received. Scholarship winner must provide proof of enrollment (fee statement or schedule of classes) before monies are dispersed. Failure to provide proof will result in forfeiture of scholarship.
  • Previous winners are not eligible to apply. Previous applicants who did not win are encouraged to apply!

For more information, please contact:

Kate Geppert –  NHWSO Exe Secretary ● Phone: 573-808-5607 ● Email: ksgeppert@gmail.com