AGJA Scholarships

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

Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship

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

AGJA Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity Scholarship

The Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity awards up to $1,000 to one junior member.

American Gelbvieh Foundation Junior Classic Scholarships

During the annual AGJA Junior Classic, junior members have the opportunity to compete for up to $5,000 in scholarship money awarded through six scholarships. Those scholarships include:

  • $1,000 Earl Buss Memorial Scholarship
  • $1,000 Leness Hall Memorial Scholarship
  • $500 Rea Memorial Scholarship
  • $500 Mary Zillinger Cates Memorial Scholarship
  • $750 AGJA Scholarships (up to two scholarships awarded)
  • $500 AGJA Scholarship

*An AGJA member may only win one memorial scholarship and one AGJA scholarship.

AGJA Scholarship applications should be postmarked by May 28, 2019. Click below to download scholarship application:

AGJA Scholarship Application (PDF)

Gelbvieh Junior Ambassador Scholarship

The Gelbvieh Junior Ambassador Scholarship offers one $250 scholarship to an eligible AGJA Member. This scholarship is announced at the AGJA Junior Classic.

Patti Kendrick Memorial Scholarship

The Patti Kendrick Memorial Scholarship offers one $500 scholarship to an eligible AGJA Member. This scholarship is announced at the AGJA Junior Classic.