Maynard Jayne Student Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be an incoming college sophomore, junior, or senior; incoming freshmen are not eligible.
• Attend full time at an accredited nonprofit four-year college or university located in Iowa.
• Pursue a major with an agricultural emphasis.
• Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Meet all application and enrollment-verification requirements.
• Applicants may receive the Maynard Jayne Scholarship only once.

Requirements

• Complete the official Maynard Jayne Student Scholarship application.
• Provide a complete description of financial need and how college expenses will be funded.
• Submit the most recent college or university transcript with the application.
• Describe academic achievements and the applicant’s agricultural major or specialization.
• Describe involvement in FFA, 4-H, agricultural organizations, community activities, and other organizations.
• Describe experience and knowledge in livestock production, marketing, judging, farming, or related areas.
• Explain leadership potential, career goals, and plans to promote or support the beef cattle industry.
• Sign and date the completed application.
• If selected, provide enrollment verification before scholarship funds are issued.

How to Apply

1. 1Download and complete the current Maynard Jayne Student Scholarship application.
2. 2Describe your academic background, agriculture involvement, leadership, and livestock-industry experience.
3. 3Provide a detailed explanation of your current financial need.
4. 4Obtain your most recent official college or university transcript.
5. 5Review the application carefully and make sure all required sections are complete.
6. 6Sign and date the application.
7. 7Submit the complete application package by November 15.
8. 8If selected, provide enrollment verification to the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation before funds are released.