Herefords Australia Youth offer a number of scholarship, competitions and awards.

These include the:

CM Hocking Scholarship

National Youth Expo Travel Scholarship 

Wild Bear SAJHE Scholarship

National Youth Expo Most Potential Cattle Breeder

This award will see the successful applicant receive a registered heifer donated by JTR Cattle Company, Tim and Jemma Reid. This award is designed to help a new youth member start their own stud or improve their existing stud with new genetics. Judging of the award is made up of a written component, see questions below, and how the participant conducts themselves at the 2024 National Youth Expo. An interview maybe conducted at the Expo. Please note that if you are under 18 years of age then you must have parent or guardian consent.

How to apply:
Written Component –
Please submit answers to the following questions by email to youth@herefordsaustralia.com.au no later than the 5 July 2024
1. Describe your involvement within the Agricultural Industry.
2. What is the vision for your breeding program?
3. Where do you see the Hereford breed’s position in the current beef Industry?

School Steer Competition

A new initiative for the 2024 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo. Win a steer for your school!

• Minimum 2 people per team
• Judged similarly to the herdsman competition. Cattle well cared for, presentation of cattle consistently good and a high level of commitment and application at the event.
• Winning team are awarded a steer from Geoff and Heather Bush from Glenholme/Kirraweena Hereford stud and a pallet of Riverina Stockfeed pellets.

Conditions – School must take the steer onto a hoof and hook competition. A teacher, or delegate from the school must give permission prior to the event.

Entries to be sent to Nikki Martin – youth@herefordsaustralia.com.au