ADGA Convention Youth Scholarship

ADGA Convention Youth Scholarship

Status: Active, awarded annually

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