ADGA Convention Youth Scholarship

Geographic Scope: United States (eight districts)

Focus Areas: Education and participation support for youth members attending ADGA Annual Convention

Award Details

• Number of Awards: One Convention Youth Scholarship awarded per ADGA district (8 districts maximum)
• Amount: Varies; thousands of dollars awarded total across all districts annually
• Purpose: Financial assistance to help youth attend the annual ADGA convention

Eligibility Requirements

1. Current ADGA member 2. Youth age (specific age range not detailed in provided text) 3. Able to provide letter of recommendation 4. Active in school and/or community 5. Involvement in 4-H, FFA, Grange, and/or state or local goat clubs 6. Experience and involvement with dairy goats

Selection Criteria

Applications evaluated based on:

• ADGA membership status
• Letter of recommendation quality
• Major achievements and activities in school/community
• Activities in youth organizations (4-H, FFA, Grange, goat clubs)
• Story of involvement with dairy goats
• Future plans with dairy goats
• Outstanding achievements with dairy goats
• Demonstrated need/benefit from scholarship
• Plan to share learning from convention with others
• Likelihood of attendance without financial assistance
• Ability to follow application directions

Award Distribution by District

• One award per district (Districts 1-8)
• Awards only given if qualified applicants from that district apply
• No awards given in districts with no eligible applicants

Contact

• ADGA Office: 828-286-3801
• Address: PO Box 865, Spindale, NC 28160
• Email: See ADGA Youth Scholarships page

Related Information

• Helen Staver Foundation: Administers ADGA scholarships with tax-deductible donation option
• Membership Benefit: Scholarship eligibility is part of ADGA membership benefits

How to Apply

1. Verify eligibility: Confirm current ADGA membership status
2. Complete application form with responses to all required questions
3. Provide letter of recommendation from teacher, mentor, or community leader
4. Document achievements in school, community, 4-H/FFA/Grange, and with dairy goats
5. Write narrative responses addressing each of the criteria questions
6. Submit application by deadline (deadline date not specified in provided materials; check ADGA Youth Scholarships page)

Required Materials

• Completed application form
• Letter of recommendation (one required)
• Written responses to nine criterion questions:
1. Major achievements/activities in school and/or community 2. Major activities in 4-H, FFA, Grange, state/local goat clubs 3. How you became involved with dairy goats 4. Your future plans with dairy goats 5. Outstanding achievements with dairy goats 6. How scholarship would benefit you 7. How you will share convention learning with others 8. Likelihood of attendance without scholarship 9. Demonstration of ability to follow directions

Application Format

• Online form or paper submission (specific format not detailed in materials; check ADGA Youth Scholarships page)
• Must include all required information and documentation
• Clear, legible responses required

Important Notes

• One scholarship awarded per district only
• Competition within your district
• Complete and accurate submissions more likely to be competitive