PLA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline April 15th
The Pennsylvania Livestock Association presents educational scholarships to outstanding young individuals on the basis of outstanding leadership skills, a keen interest in the livestock industry and an involvement in KILE and support of PLA among other traits. Interested candidates should complete a detailed application, including academic transcripts and personal references as well as a narrative about their livestock involvement.
A student may receive the Pennsylvania Livestock Association Scholarship award one time only. Recipients of scholarship awards will be notified individually by the PLA Scholarship Committee. The scholarship will be presented at the KILE Opening Ceremony held in conjunction with the KILE Show. DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Deadline is April 15th!
YOUTH EARN PLA SCHOLARSHIPS
Six youth exhibitors received scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association during a ceremony on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Scholarship selection was based on leadership skills, a keen interest in the livestock industry, involvement in the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) and support of PLA. Recipients were Mikayla DeReinzi, Kelsey Dobbin, Tara Hausner, Mattie Horchler, Alli Jobe, and Jenna Morris.
YOUTH AWARDS
Youth Awards are presented to outstanding 4-H and FFA youth, and selected from a field of candidates submitted by county extension personnel and vocational agriculture teachers throughout the Commonwealth. Winners receive a plaque and a monetary award. 4-H and FFA applications are due on August 15th. DOWNLOAD YOUTH AWARD APPLICATION
Outstanding Pennsylvania Livestock 4-H and FFA Members Recognized
Three outstanding Pennsylvania 4-H and FFA youth were awarded scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association during the ceremony held on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Mike Firestine, PLA Director and Chairman of the Youth Committee, presented the $500 scholarships to outstanding recipients, who were nominated by county extension staff and agricultural science teachers. This year’s FFA Outstanding Youth were Sierra Tice, Lebanon County, and James Voight, Lebanon County. John Bruner, Indiana County was the recipients of the 4-H Outstanding Youth award.
KILE JUNIOR BEEF EXHIBITOR SCHOLARSHIP
DOWNLOAD YOUTH EXHIBITOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
To qualify for this scholarship the applicant must have exhibited beef cattle in the Junior Beef Show at KILE in 2006 or later. The applicant must be enrolled in a degree (undergraduate or graduate) or certification program at a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade, or technical school). This criterion is to demonstrate that the applicant is both qualified and committed to attend an educational institution. There is no stipulation about the type of major or program interest the applicant is pursuing to be eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must submit a copy of the current semester paid tuition bill and an unofficial transcript if one or more semesters have been completed to verify the applicant’s enrollment. Previous winners of this scholarship are not eligible to reapply. Deadline is June 15th.
McConaughey Purebred Scholarship:
The Clyde McConaughey family is offering a scholarship opportunity in order to encourage the youth of Pennsylvania to engage in the purebred swine industry. Eligible applicants must be accepted at or currently enrolled in post-secondary education with the intent to use the education in the field of agriculture. Applicants must also own, in their name, purebred swine and be involved in the daily management of their herd. For additional information please email mcconaugheyscholarship@gmail.com or contact Denise McConaughey McClellan at 410-231-2981. All applications must be received by November 15.
Download the McConaughey Application
The Pennsylvania Livestock Association presents educational scholarships to outstanding young individuals on the basis of outstanding leadership skills, a keen interest in the livestock industry and an involvement in KILE and support of PLA among other traits. Interested candidates should complete a detailed application, including academic transcripts and personal references as well as a narrative about their livestock involvement.
A student may receive the Pennsylvania Livestock Association Scholarship award one time only. Recipients of scholarship awards will be notified individually by the PLA Scholarship Committee. The scholarship will be presented at the KILE Opening Ceremony held in conjunction with the KILE Show. DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Deadline is April 15th!
YOUTH EARN PLA SCHOLARSHIPS
Six youth exhibitors received scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association during a ceremony on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Scholarship selection was based on leadership skills, a keen interest in the livestock industry, involvement in the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) and support of PLA. Recipients were Mikayla DeReinzi, Kelsey Dobbin, Tara Hausner, Mattie Horchler, Alli Jobe, and Jenna Morris.
YOUTH AWARDS
Youth Awards are presented to outstanding 4-H and FFA youth, and selected from a field of candidates submitted by county extension personnel and vocational agriculture teachers throughout the Commonwealth. Winners receive a plaque and a monetary award. 4-H and FFA applications are due on August 15th. DOWNLOAD YOUTH AWARD APPLICATION
Outstanding Pennsylvania Livestock 4-H and FFA Members Recognized
Three outstanding Pennsylvania 4-H and FFA youth were awarded scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association during the ceremony held on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Mike Firestine, PLA Director and Chairman of the Youth Committee, presented the $500 scholarships to outstanding recipients, who were nominated by county extension staff and agricultural science teachers. This year’s FFA Outstanding Youth were Sierra Tice, Lebanon County, and James Voight, Lebanon County. John Bruner, Indiana County was the recipients of the 4-H Outstanding Youth award.
KILE JUNIOR BEEF EXHIBITOR SCHOLARSHIP
DOWNLOAD YOUTH EXHIBITOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
To qualify for this scholarship the applicant must have exhibited beef cattle in the Junior Beef Show at KILE in 2006 or later. The applicant must be enrolled in a degree (undergraduate or graduate) or certification program at a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade, or technical school). This criterion is to demonstrate that the applicant is both qualified and committed to attend an educational institution. There is no stipulation about the type of major or program interest the applicant is pursuing to be eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must submit a copy of the current semester paid tuition bill and an unofficial transcript if one or more semesters have been completed to verify the applicant’s enrollment. Previous winners of this scholarship are not eligible to reapply. Deadline is June 15th.
McConaughey Purebred Scholarship:
The Clyde McConaughey family is offering a scholarship opportunity in order to encourage the youth of Pennsylvania to engage in the purebred swine industry. Eligible applicants must be accepted at or currently enrolled in post-secondary education with the intent to use the education in the field of agriculture. Applicants must also own, in their name, purebred swine and be involved in the daily management of their herd. For additional information please email mcconaugheyscholarship@gmail.com or contact Denise McConaughey McClellan at 410-231-2981. All applications must be received by November 15.
Download the McConaughey Application