Herefords Australia Youth have the following scholarships and competitions on offer for 2025
National Youth Expo Travel Scholarship
National Youth Expo Most Potential Cattle Breeder
This award will see the successful applicant receive a registered heifer donated by Allenae Poll Herefords, John and Renae Keith. 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 2025 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 2025
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 implemented at the 2024 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo was the School Steer Competition. We are pleased to offer this again for 2025.
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.
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