If you are heading to the NH Foods Australia Angus Youth National Roundup, there are a number of great scholarships and awards on offer!
Merridale Angus Aspiring Breeder Award
Sponsored by Merridale
In 2015, Merridale Angus introduced a new award at the Angus Youth National Roundup. The Merridale Angus Aspiring Breeder Award is in recognition of an Angus Youth member who does not already have an Angus stud or the financial backing to start their own immediately but has a strong desire to breed their own Angus cattle. The Collin’s family believe it is important to support the youth in the industry and give them as many opportunities as possible to start their own cattle breeding operation. The recipient of this award will receive a registered Angus heifer.
All Roundup participants are considered for this award.
Trans-Tasman Scholarship
Sponsored by New England Travel and the Angus Australia Foundation
The recipient of the Trans-Tasman Exchange will embark on a trip around New Zealand, visiting Angus studs, commercial operation, feedlots and attend field days and sales. The exchange will involve moving throughout the country experiencing the New Zealand beef industry and the strength of the Angus breed globally.
Sponsored by the New England Travel Centre and the Angus Australia Foundation, the scholarship provides annually an Angus Australia member aged between 18 and 30 years of age the opportunity to travel around New Zealand.
EJ Angus Encouragement Award
Sponsored by: EJ Angus
To be considered for the EJ Angus Encouragement Award, a participant must exhibit the following attributes:
A willingness to participate
Show potential in the areas of clipping and fitting
Compete in a fair and equitable manner
Be interested in contributing to the Angus Youth Movement
The recipient of this award receives a set of Wahl Clippers.
All Roundup participants are considered for this award.
Matthew George Citizenship Award
Sponsored by: VIC State Committee
Matthew George was a keen cattleman who tragically died in a car accident. This award is presented in his honour to someone who displays good cooperation and goes out of their way to help others at the Roundup. The winner receives a $500 educational subsidy to put towards an activity of their choice. This award is proudly sponsored by the Victorian Angus State Committee.
All Roundup participants are considered for this award.
Senior Bursaries
Senior Competitors are given the opportunity to apply for a bursary to attend the Young Beef Producers Forum (YBPF) in Roma Qld. These bursaries provide the recipients with $200 which covers the YBPF registration fee. Applications are due to open in September.
Intermediate Bursaries
Intermediate Competitors over 16 are given the opportunity to apply for a bursary to attend the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course. This award provides the recipient with $600 to cover the entry fee for the course. Applications are due to open in September.
The Angus Australia Business Branding Award
This award is designed to help an Angus Youth Member either with a business or in the process of starting their own business to create a visual identity for their brand. The recipient of this award will receive a branding package comprised of a custom logo design, five (5) professionally designed images for digital marketing, business card design, one half page advertisement which will be published in the Angus Bulletin and a case study of the creative process and recipient promoted by the Angus society.
Selection Criteria
- Applicants must be aged between 16 – 25 years old
- Applicants must be a member of Angus Australia (Youth/Commercial or Full)
- Demonstrated commitment to developing a business
- Be currently running a business or about to enter into business
- Demonstrated potential to benefit from a branding package
- Demonstrated interest in developing their business and leadership skills
- Have a vision of what they want their business to look in the future
- A willingness to participate in the design process
- A willingness to be open to new concepts relating to their branding
