Scholarship

The Hamilton County Livestock Association, in effort to encourage higher education of our youth, will present scholarships to graduating exhibitors each year.  The dollar amount, as well as number given will be determined by the scholarship committee.  Applicants must have participated in at least three county shows during their high school years including their senior year.  Graduating seniors must attend a state accredited institution of higher learning.  Each applicant must demonstrate; leadership, community involvement, scholarship and need.  Please relate specific values you have received from show experience and discuss the varied ways the project experience may have benefited others through your essay.  Recommend listing all school/ community activities.

Exhibitors must complete the application online submitted via Google doc by December 10th, 2025 at 11:59 pm.  

Scholarships will be given at the 2026 County Show Premium Sale.  

Include the following in the order below in your scholarship application:

1. Name, address, high school, phone number.

2. Complete the following

   1. HCYF participation (Include years)

   2. School and Community Involvement

   3. Leadership

3. Paragraph: “My Show Experience” (Include values learned or gained through project experiences at HCJLA and ways the projects have benefited others.  What the project has meant to you and your family over the years.)

4. Paragraph: To indicate your financial need for this scholarship)

5. College, University, Trade School or Registered Apprenticeship Program- show a letter of acceptance or intent.

6. Grades (HS transcript)

7. Recommendation letters

( ALL applications need to be submitted to hcjlascholarship@gmail.com )