Apply for Scholarships

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) annually awards more than $200,000 in scholarships to deserving individuals. Applications for the Fall 2024 scholarship applications are now open, and will close on Sept. 1. Recipients will be notified and recognized at the 2024 American Hereford Association Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo.

Foundation 1 Campaign

The Foundation 1 Campaign was initiated by Sierra Ranches, Modesto, Calif., with the intent that 1% of the proceeds of their fall production sale were donated to HYFA. Other farms, ranches and programs have joined the campaign over the years to continue this growth for the next generation. Learn about upcoming sales participating in the event and more information.

Build the Future

HYFA supports the programs and activities that not only benefit the Hereford breed today but also helps establish the future of the Hereford breed for tomorrow’s youth. Thank you for your continued support of Hereford youth and research.

Grow With Us

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America invites you to join our journey to better the next generation.

Hereford Youth Foundation of America

Encourage, recognize and reward the development of life skills and values in the next generation of leaders by providing education, scholarship and leadership opportunities for Hereford Youth.

Foundation 1 Store

All proceeds from the Foundation 1 Store support the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. With pillars supporting scholarship, education, leadership and research the next generation will lead our industry with generous support from our sponsors.
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The Four Pillars

These four pillars are the motivation behind all fundraising efforts, creating and developing growth in the next generation of Hereford breeders and cultivating leaders who will be instruments in next steps in research for the industry.

Scholarships

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) work together to provide opportunities for our breed’s future leaders so that they may excel in their college and career paths, strengthening this industry and the breed.

Scholarships

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Leadership

Through the Faces of Leadership Conference made possible by the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment young leaders are exposed to opportunities in the industry and the conference cultivates communication skills, encourage working in team settings and focus on individual development.

Committed to Leadership

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Education

The foundation holds fast to their mission of scholarship, leadership and education by providing programs that not only showcase the junior’s talents, but build leaders and prepare them for a bright future in the beef industry and beyond.

Education at the Forefront

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Research

The Hereford Research Foundation was established in 2009 as a division of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization, to support breed improvement projects outside the scope of the American Hereford Association (AHA) budget.

Hereford Research Division

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Memorial contributions can be made to the Hereford Youth Foundation of America in honor of anyone.

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Applications for fall scholarships are due TODAY ⏰⏰⏰

All applications must be submitted to the link below by midnight CST. Be sure to get yours in while you still can!

Apply now, https://herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit

Applications for fall scholarships are due TODAY ⏰⏰⏰

All applications must be submitted to the link below by midnight CST. Be sure to get yours in while you still can!

Apply now, herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit
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Logan Topp, Manhattan, Kan., was recognized as a Hereford Herdsman Scholarship recipient at The Grand Daddy of Em All this past July. This is a $2,500 scholarship that Sullivan Supply Inc. and Hereford herdsmen from across the country collaborate with HYFA to make possible each year. 

Thanks to HYFA supporters, our members are able to further their education and achieve their dreams while doing it. 

Fall applications close tomorrow, on September 1. Apply today, https://herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit

Logan Topp, Manhattan, Kan., was recognized as a Hereford Herdsman Scholarship recipient at The Grand Daddy of ‘Em All this past July. This is a $2,500 scholarship that Sullivan Supply Inc. and Hereford herdsmen from across the country collaborate with HYFA to make possible each year.

Thanks to HYFA supporters, our members are able to further their education and achieve their dreams while doing it.

Fall applications close tomorrow, on September 1. Apply today, herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit
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The Donna Curry Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Donna Curry, McAlester, Okla., who is remembered for her dedication and passion for Hereford youth. Jalyn Davis, Maple Hill, Kan., was one of three devoted members to receive this $2,500 scholarship.
  
Thanks to HYFA supporters, our members are able to further their education and achieve their dreams while doing it. 

Fall applications close September 1. Apply today, https://herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit

The Donna Curry Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Donna Curry, McAlester, Okla., who is remembered for her dedication and passion for Hereford youth. Jalyn Davis, Maple Hill, Kan., was one of three devoted members to receive this $2,500 scholarship.

Thanks to HYFA supporters, our members are able to further their education and achieve their dreams while doing it.

Fall applications close September 1. Apply today, herefordyouthfoundation.submittable.com/submit
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HYFA is proud to recognize Matt Bruns, North Platte, Neb., and Tucker Rohrig, Orient, Iowa, as the 2024 Livestock Marketeers Scholarship recipients.

Livestock Marketeers — an organization of livestock marketing professionals — chose to award not one, but two scholarships to college-age students interested in pursuing a career in the livestock marketing industry. This was the first year that scholarships from this organization were offered and hosted through HYFA.

Learn more, https://herefordyouthfoundation.org/livestock-marketeers-award-first-scholarships/.

HYFA is proud to recognize Matt Bruns, North Platte, Neb., and Tucker Rohrig, Orient, Iowa, as the 2024 Livestock Marketeers Scholarship recipients.

Livestock Marketeers — an organization of livestock marketing professionals — chose to award not one, but two scholarships to college-age students interested in pursuing a career in the livestock marketing industry. This was the first year that scholarships from this organization were offered and hosted through HYFA.

Learn more, herefordyouthfoundation.org/livestock-marketeers-award-first-scholarships/.
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