The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) and Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) are now accepting scholarship applications for 2023. Applications will be due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by April 1, 2023.

The American Boer Goat Association scholarship program is designed to encourage the educational enhancement of young Boer goat breeders by awarding annual scholarships. This program is open to any active ABGA or JABGA member, 21 years of age or under, who has been involved in ABGA or JABGA programs.

Applicants must:

• Be an active member of the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) or the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA)

• Be either a high school senior OR a college student (21 years of age and under) as of January 1, 2023.

Selection

Scholarship recipients will be selected by members of the ABGA Scholarship Committee, none of whom have children applying for the JABGA scholarship program. Each applicant may only receive the scholarship one time.

Verification of Enrollment

Recipients must verify their enrollment in an institution of higher education with the ABGA office by September 30, 2023. The scholarship award check will be sent to the educational institution upon verification of enrollment. Failure to meet enrollment requirements in 2023 will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

Recognition

ABGA scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show in Louisville. Ky.

Application Checklist

Students wanting to apply for the 2023 ABGA Scholarship program should submit the following materials on or before April 1, 2023.

• Completed scholarship application (VIEW HERE)

• Copy of final high school and/or college transcript for the Fall 2022 semester

• Copy of SAT/ACT scores (if not listed on high school/college transcript)

• Two (2) letters of recommendation

Questions or Concerns?

Please contact JABGA Youth Coordinator Hannah Seymore at jabga@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding the ABGA scholarship program.

Ready to Apply?

Complete the form below to apply for the 2023 ABGA Scholarship program: