Rowan County FFA Scholastic Heifer Award
Purpose: To award one beef heifer calf to a deserving high school student so that they
may learn how to properly care and manage a beef animal.
Goals of the Scholarship:
1. To provide one deserving student with a purebred beef heifer
2. To provide a positive learning experience for one high school FFA member
3. To improve the genetics of the beef industry by properly planning and implementing
reproduction schedules and selections utilizing artificial insemination technologies.
4. To provide a supervised agricultural experience for one high school student
5. To provide an opportunity to develop responsibility, leadership, and work ethics while
caring for livestock.
Requirements:
 1 current transcript in a sealed envelope
 1 letter of recommendation from someone other than the FFA Advisor
 1 completed application
 1 resume
 Interview with the selection committee
Responsibilities:
The winner of the scholarship will receive one purebred heifer calf that they are the sole
owner of and responsible for its management. This heifer calf is to be mated to a
genetically superior purebred bull that is selected in cooperation with the chapter FFA
Advisor. This heifer will be fed, vaccinated, and managed on a regular schedule with the
student assuming 100% financial responsibility once the award has been distributed. The
FFA Chapter advisor will make periodic visits to the students project to track progress.
The first heifer calf that is born will be given back to the FFA Chapter to be used as the
scholarship animal for the next year’s students. Any male animals are the property of the
student; and any heifer calves after the first heifer calf is the property of the student.
Rowan County Scholastic Heifer Award
Name: ___________________
Address: ___________________
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Email: ___________________
Current GPA: ___________________
1. List high school activities
2. List community service activies
3. Why do you wish to receive the heifer award?
4. What type of facilities do you have to work with the heifer?
5. What resources will you use to help with the care of your animal?