Applications Open for 2025 National Judi Collinsworth Memorial Scholarship

Junior Holstein members are encouraged to apply for the 2025 National Judi Collinsworth Memorial Scholarship, an award honoring youth who demonstrate dedication to the Holstein breed and leadership within their communities.

Two scholarships will be awarded: a top award of $1,000 and a second award of $500. Eligible applicants must be National Junior Holstein Association members enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university who have exhibited their animal at a National Junior Holstein Show during the current show season.

Last year’s recipients were Jacob Harbaugh of Wisconsin and Keenan Thygesen of Vermont. Reflecting on his Junior Holstein experiences, Harbaugh shared, “I am forever grateful for the opportunity to travel and learn new things because of the Holstein cow, and I am excited to pursue a career in the dairy industry because of these many experiences.”

Applicants are evaluated on leadership, participation in Holstein activities, and involvement in school, community, and agricultural organizations.

Judi Collinsworth served as Executive Director of Member and Industry Relations at Holstein Association USA in Brattleboro, Vermont. Collinsworth oversaw member relations, State Association communications, telemarketing, and external affairs, but her passion was Holstein youth programs. She devoted many hours to program development and was instrumental in securing financial support for youth programs during her tenure with the Holstein Association.

Holstein Association USA, Inc., provides programs, products and services to dairy producers to enhance genetics and improve profitability — including animal identification and ear tags, genomic testing, mating programs, dairy records processing, classification, communication, consulting services, and Holstein semen.