AGJA Scholarships

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) helps to build the industry’s future leaders. Members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association have the opportunity to earn up to $9,000 in scholarships.

AGF Junior Scholarship recipients will be notified of awards in September. School enrollment/payment documentation must be received by the AGA office (no later than October 1, see guidelines for additional information). AGJA scholarship recipients will be encouraged to attend the AGA Annual Convention to receive their check and be recognized by membership and donors.

Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship

Application due: October 25, 2025

Each year the Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship awards up to two $1,000 scholarships to deserving applicants that reside east of the Mississippi River.

Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship Application

Bull Futurity Scholarships

Application due: December 1, 2025

The Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity, as well as the People’s Choice Bull Futurity awards up to $1,000 to one active member of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association. Be sure to mark clearly on the application which scholarship you are applying for as the application can be submitted for one, or both. The Breeder’s Choice Futurity is the Gelbvieh Futurity, while the People’s Choice Futurity is the Balancer Futurity.

Bull Futurity Scholarships Application

American Gelbvieh Foundation Junior Scholarships

Application due: August 1, 2025

Current AGJA members can apply for up to $5,500 in scholarship money awarded through the following scholarships:
• $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship
• $1,000 Leness Hall Memorial Scholarship
• $750 AGJA Scholarships (up to two scholarships awarded)
• $750 Jacky Leonhardt Memorial Scholarship
• $500 Mary Zillinger Cates Scholarship
• $500 Rea Memorial Scholarship
• $500 Patti Kendrick Memorial Scholarship
• $500 AGJA Scholarship

American Gelbvieh Foundation Junior Scholarships Application

American Gelbvieh Junior Association Travel Scholarship

Application due: August 31, 2025

The AGJA Junior Board of Directors is thrilled to launch a brand-new scholarship program designed to help YOU grow, explore, and lead! We’re awarding three $500 travel scholarships to AGJA members who want to attend industry events, leadership conferences, educational programs, or AGJA activities—any opportunity that will grow your skills, connections, and passion for the beef industry. Please submit your application to Martha Moenning at martha@gelbvieh.org. Funds must be used within one year of being awarded.

American Gelbvieh Junior Association Travel Scholarship Application