About:
Six years ago we, at Willoughby Sales, looked to create a special way to honor those young individuals involved in the Livestock Industry for their accomplishments both in and out of the show ring. We have been astounded by the quantity and quality of applicants each year. We are truly proud of our alumni from these past 5-years and are looking forward to their many accomplishments for many years to come!
In 2016, we made a few changes to the program. These changes are in line with our core values and original intent to serve youth engaged in agriculture. As the cost of higher education continues to rise we will be looking to award higher cash value scholarships to fewer recipients.
Submission Deadline:
July 1, 2018
Submission Criteria:
-Essay: Should be a minimum of one page in length and should demonstrate the applicant’s interest in business and agriculture, leadership skills in and out of the
show ring and future goals and aspirations.
-One Letter of Recommendation: Letters should come from non-family member and may include but not limited to: FFA Advisors, Coaches, employers or mentor.
-Proof of Auction Purchase: Proof of purchase from a Willoughby Sales sanctioned auction (or one of its subsidiaries: CW Cattle Sales, Pig Planet Auctions, The
Horse Auction) within the calendar year of application submission.
-Contact Information: This should include the applicant’s phone number, mailing address, and email address.
There is no formal application, please submit the items as detailed above to the following:
Mail In:
Willoughby Sales
20933 Mule Barn Rd.
Sheridan, IN 46069
Email:
[email protected] (RE: Scholarship program).
Scholarships and Eligibility:
Willoughby Sales will be awarding scholarships in the following categories:
Overall Winner – $3000
Cattle Division – $1000
Sheep Division – $1000
Goat Division – $1000
Pig Division – $1000
We do hope you see the value in offering fewer but higher value scholarships. We also ask that when applying you remember that we receive numerous applications each year, so please note it is a highly competitive program that is evaluated by a team of educators external of Willoughby Sales, its staff, and associates. As in the show ring, many will compete but only one winner is chosen! Thanks for applying and good luck!!
Eligibility:
-It is understood that recipients of this scholarship will meet the following criteria:
1. Recipients shall not be selected based on financial need.
2. Recipient shall be actively engaged in the Livestock Show Industry with proof of purchase from a Willoughby Sales sanctioned auction (or one of its subsidiaries: CW Cattle Sales, Pig Planet Auctions, The Horse Auction) within the calendar year of application submission.
3. First preference will be given to college bound students demonstrating an interest in business or agricultural related industry and/or 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Team members in order to sponsor travel to competitions on a national or international level.
4. Recipients are able to receive the award multiple times.
5. Recipients must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.