American Junior Simmental Association
Every year the American Simmental - Simbrah Foundation selects the American Junior Association's best and brightest to recieve scholarships. The Gold and Silver awards go to the members who have excelled in producing and marketing SimGenetics across the country. Most will enroll in college to learn about and research the beef industry. | 
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The foundation recieves its funding primarly from tax-deductible contributions by Simmental producers around the country. BRONZE (Certificate and Bronze Lapel Pin)- For ASA junior members
- Recognizes achievement in Association sponsored Simmental/Simbrah activities
- Application and two (2) letters of recommendation required
- Selected by state association (state association sets the deadline date)
- Presented at annual state association meeting or appropriate event
- Unlimited number of awards/state/year
- One-time award per individual
SILVER (Certificate and $750 Scholarship)- For ASA junior members who are at least 16 years of age by January 1 of year of application
- Recognizes achievement in Association sponsored Simmental/Simbrah activities
- Application and two (2) letters of recommendation required
- Selected from among previous Bronze Award winners by a committee
- Presented at National Classic
- Maximum of 10 awards per year
- One-time award per individual
GOLD (Certificate and $1,500 Scholarship)- For ASA junior members who are at least 16 years of age by January 1 of year of application
- Recognizes achievement in Association sponsored Simmental/Simbrah activities
- Application and three (3) letters of recommendation required
- Selected from among previous Silver Award winners by a committee
- Presented at National Classic
- Maximum of five awards per year
- One-time award per individual
Completed application, recommendation letters and recent photo (head & shoulders) must be submitted (post-marked) to the ASA office NO LATER THAN JUNE 1 to be eligable for the silver and gold awards that are presented at Nationals.
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