Jan. 8, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Cortney Holshouser, Auxiliary scholarship chairman, at 919-796-2346 or kncholshouser@aol.com.

American Angus Auxiliary Scholarships Available for Junior Angus Members

The American Angus Auxiliary will award approximately $12,000 in scholarships for Angus youth in the upcoming year. Each state auxiliary is eligible to submit one male and one female application to the national contest. From there, the top five male and top five female applicants are chosen. The winners will be announced July 10 during closing ceremonies of the 2013 National Junior Angus Show in Kansas City, Mo.

In addition to the scholarship competition, the five finalists for the Miss American Angus contest are selected from the top national female applicants.

The American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship application is now available online. Interested junior Angus members may download the application, access directions and general information on the website.

Applications from the state contest must be postmarked by May 1, 2013. For specific state and local Auxiliary scholarship deadlines and information, visit the Auxiliary website, or contact the state or regional Angus Auxiliary.

Additional questions about the American Angus Auxiliary scholarships can be directed to Cortney Holshouser, Auxiliary scholarship chairman, at 919-796-2346 or at kncholshouser@aol.com.

The American Angus Auxiliary consists of individuals interested in the welfare of the Angus breed. Its members work to provide educational activities for junior Angus members, such as scholarship programs, awards and competitions.

For more information about the American Angus Auxiliary, visit www.angusauxiliary.com.

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