Scholarships

MJSA members who are High School Senior or older can apply for a scholarship to apply to their
education plans after school. This includes a trade school, technical college, university or beyond.
The purpose of the scholarship is to reward active members of the MJSA and support their
continuing education plans. Scholarships will be awarded based on evaluation of the application
which is worth 50 points. Their accumulated participation points will be added to help make the final
award determination. Applicants should also provide proof of enrollment such as a transcript or
acceptance letter.

The scholarship applications will be reviewed by a group of three individuals (not related to the
applicants):

• A junior member 15 years or older

• A senior board member

• Another MSA adult member

The MJSA advisor will provide the activity points and confirm they are accurate. The application will
consist of three essay questions (total word count for all three responses should not exceed 800
words)

1. Tell us about your future career plans and the education path you have selected (20 points)

2. What have you learned from your involvement in the Simmental association that you will apply
   to your life’s work (20 points)

3. How can/will you advocate for the beef industry in your future? (10 points)

An individual can only earn the scholarship once, but they can apply for it more than once up until
they are 21. Recipients must be a paid member of MJSA.
 

Please email completed application to Adrienne Hilbrands at MNJrSimmental@gmail.com