Scholarships & Internship Programs

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Organized in 1868, the American Jersey Cattle Association has sponsored educational programs and activities for young people interested in the Jersey breed since 1917. Junior members have the same registration privileges as Lifetime Members, and also the incentives of a comprehensive program leading to national recognition for their achievements with Jersey cattle.

Educational Programs and Internships

To recognize youth achievements the American Jersey Cattle Association offers scholarships and internships designed to further the youth involvement and enhancements for the Jersey Breed. For most scholarships applicants must be enrolled in post-secondary institutions or be actively involved in on-farm internships.

Recipient selection

Among applicants meeting all eligibility requirements of the various scholarships, awardees are determined by an anonymous selection committee appointed by the AJCA President. In general the selection factors, reviewed through the completed application, academic transcript(s) and recommendation letters, are:

  • Academic performance, demonstrated ability to excel and maintain good academic standing in school (35%)
  • Activities and accomplishments with Registered Jersey cattle (30%)
  • Personal goals and interest in the commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy business (35%)

Several scholarships have additional eligibility requirements and/or selection factors. These are listed in the application.

How do I apply?

Application forms for the National Jersey Scholarships below must be postmarked no later than the due date stated on the individual scholarship/award. Applications must be submitted or mailed along with any additional materials such as transcripts and or recommendation letters to the American Jersey Cattle Association, faxing is not permitted. Some awards require additional steps or documents, please follow the instructions outlined in the submission form. Failure to meet the required application steps will result in automatic disqualification. No exceptions.

List of scholarships and awards

Scholarship Amount: $2,750

Eligibility: Entering college freshman.

Scholarship Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: Awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college academic courses

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college academic courses

Scholarship Amount: $1,250

Eligibility: Awarded to a student (undergraduate or graduate) enrolled in a college path to earn a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, and who demonstrates through completed academic courses and goal statement, significant progress toward this intended degree and a clear intention for a career in agriculture.

Scholarship Amount: $1,500

Eligibility: Awarded to a high school graduate for (a) college expenses or (b) a clearly defined practical educational experience related to breeding, developing and showing Registered Jerseys.

Scholarship Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: Awarded to a graduate seeking a degree in dairy science, animal science, large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing or dairy product marketing. Scholarship is paid in two installments during the academic year, upon proof of enrollment and maintenance of academic eligibility.

Scholarship Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: Awarded to a junior or senior undergraduate student seeking a career in genetics, dairy production, large animal veterinary medicine or milk marketing.

Scholarship Amount: $2,750

Eligibility: Awarded to an undergraduate student who has completed at least one year at an accredited four-year college/university in a dairy science, animal sciences, or dairy products department. The initial award is based upon financial need, academic performance, and leadership skills. Financial need will be determined by comparing the total Cost of Attendance (COA) at your school to the amount of money you will contribute in the form of (1) scholarships and grants, (2) income from work, (3) loans, and (4) contributions from parents and/or others. The scholarship may be automatically renewed twice or until completion of your undergraduate degree (whichever comes first) as long as (1) eligibility requirements are met, (2) continuing financial need exists, (3) you earn at least thirty (30) semester hours of college credit each academic year, and (4) you maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or above. The review for renewal of the scholarship will occur May 15 or when your spring semester grades are posted. Failure to meet all renewal requirements or any misrepresentation of financial and/or academic information will result in the termination of the scholarship with no option for reinstatement.

Scholarship Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: Students who are high school graduates and have attended Jersey Youth Academy are eligible to apply if heading to, or already enrolled in an accredited four-year college/university majoring in an agricultural-based degree. The award is based upon financial need, academic performance, and leadership skills. Financial need will be determined by comparing the Cost of Attendance (COA) at the students university offset by the amount of money the student will contribute in the form of (1) scholarships and grants, (2) income from work, (3) loans, and (4) contributions from parents and/or others. The scholarship may be automatically renewed up to three times or until completion of your undergraduate degree (whichever comes first) as long as (1) eligibility requirements are met, (2) continuing financial need exists, (3) student earns at least thirty (30) semester hours of college credit each academic year, and (4) student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or above. The review for renewal of the scholarship will occur May 15 or when the students spring semester grades are posted. Student is required to submit transcripts to the AJCA in a timely manner. Failure to meet all renewal requirements or any misrepresentation of financial and/or academic information will result in the termination of the scholarship with no option for reinstatement.

Scholarship Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: Awarded to an incoming or current undergraduate student in any post education institution studying dairy related majors, working towards a 2-year or 4-year degree and demonstrating satisfactory academic performance. Recipients are eligible to receive scholarship up to two (2) times but must reapply to be considered.

Scholarship Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: Awarded to a student (undergraduate or graduate) based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments with Jersey cattle and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy business.

Scholarship Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: Awarded to an eligible candidate for the 2023 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest (activities completed through December 31, 2023)

Scholarship Amount: $350

Eligibility: All complete applicants will be considered

Scholarship Amount: Variable (10-Year average is $1,500)

Eligibility: Awarded to a Jersey owner from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia who is at least a high school senior but not older than 36 years of age, to be used for educational expenses or to travel to the All American Jersey Show and Sale, the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings or other Jersey educational activities.

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