Trans Ova Genetics supports various youth associations and activities as a way to show our commitment to livestock youth and to illustrate our efforts to help them achieve their goals. Trans Ova Genetics also offers a total of 10 scholarships, 6 of which have been created through Trans Ova Genetics’ own Youth Scholarship Program.
Trans Ova Genetics Youth Scholarship Program
Are you a livestock – enthusiast planning on attending college? Consider applying for a Trans Ova Genetics Youth Scholarship. We know it is not easy to finance a college education, and we know many students can use help achieving their educational goals. Our scholarship program is designed to encourage youth involved in the livestock industry to make a commitment to higher education and agriculture.
The program offers six scholarships with a value of $1,500 per scholarship.
What is Trans Ova Genetics’ Youth Scholarship Program?
Trans Ova Genetics started the Youth Scholarship Program in 2012, as a way to show our commitment to livestock youth and to illustrate our efforts to help them earn financial support.
Trans Ova Genetics will be awarding six $1,500 scholarships. Three of these will be presented to beef candidates, and three will be presented to those involved in the dairy industry.
What are the requirements?
The scholarships are open to high school seniors and college students in their first or second year of undergraduate study.
Students are not required to be studying in an agriculture field, but candidates are asked to show active involvement or future intent of involvement in the beef and/or dairy industries.
Along with submitting an application, students will be asked to write an essay between 750 and 1,000 words based on one question chosen by the scholarship committee.
(Questions will be changed each year.) All entry essays submitted may be used in Trans Ova Genetics’ promotional material in the future.
How will the applications be judged?
A panel will be asked to judge the applications and essays. The panel will consist of internal Trans Ova Genetics’ employees as well as outside industry leaders. Applications will be judged using a scoring system.
When are applications due — and when will the winners names be announced?
Applications are due April 15, 2019 and the six winners will be announced on May 15, 2019.
Where can I apply?
Click HERE for the online application
Letters of recommendation can be submitted using the online application, or can be sent directly to [email protected]
How will the scholarships be awarded?
Scholarships will be provided to the proper school/institution upon proof of enrollment.
Am I allowed to re-apply in the future?
Past winners of the Trans Ova Genetics Scholarship program are not eligible for the scholarship. Those who are not awarded a Trans Ova Genetics’ Scholarship are encouraged to re-apply.
What if I have more questions?
Contact Sara Kober, marketing specialist at [email protected]
Other Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to applying for scholarships offered directly by Trans Ova Genetics, Students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships provided through other sources.
- The Trans Ova Genetics Agriculture Scholarship Agreement – Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa
- Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association Scholarship
- Embryos on Snow “La Prix” Scholarship
- Trans Ova Genetics Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship
Trans Ova Genetics provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals, and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics.