For full eligibility requirements please see each of the scholarships on offer below. For more information on how to enter the Herefords Australia National Youth Expo please check out the Herefords Australia National Youth Expo page or contact the office on 02 6772 1399
Herefords Australia Youth will provide financial support for a participating Herefords Australia Youth member seeking an educational travel experience (destination of their choice) to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the breed on a greater scale. The successful applicant will receive up to $5,000 to embark on their nominated educational trip.
Travel destination and duration is to be chosen and nominated by the applicant using the application form that opens on 17 February 2026 via the apply now button on this page.
Financial Herefords Australia Youth members who are entered (and compete) in the 2026 Herefords Australia Youth National Expo in the same year as applying for the travel scholarship are eligible to apply for the Herefords Australia Youth National Expo Travel Scholarship. All applicants must be 18 years of age prior to travel. Travel must be undertaken within 12 months (special consideration will be given upon request).
To be considered for the Herefords Australia Youth National Expo Travel scholarship, we must receive your completed application no later than 5 July 2025.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application consists of:
1. Complete the application by accessing the electronic form via the button on this page and filling out your personal information.
2. Include contact names, position, email and phone number for 2 references.
3. Details of your travel including a cost break down and proposed itinerary.
4. Applicant statement explaining why you should be considered to receive the Herefords Australia Youth National Expo Scholarship and what you feel you can contribute to Herefords Australia Youth if you are awarded the scholarship.
5. Upon completion of your application please email through a copy of your current resume to Olivia Pearce: opearce@herefordsaustralia.com.au
All eligibility requirements need to be met. If there are no eligible applicants, or applications received aren’t to the standard required, Herefords Australia have the right to not award the scholarship in 2026.
Please note: The successful applicant for the 2026 Herefords Australia Youth National Expo Travel Scholarship will be required to give a brief presentation of their travels undertaken with the scholarship at the 2027 Herefords Australia National Youth Expo formal dinner.
This award will see the successful applicant receive a registered heifer. This award is designed to help a new youth member start their own stud or improve their existing stud with new genetics. Judging of the award is made up of a written component, see questions below, and how the participant conducts themselves at the 2026 National Youth Expo. An interview maybe conducted at the Expo. Please note that if you are under 18 years of age then you must have parent or guardian consent.
How to apply:
Written Component –
Please submit answers to the following questions by email to Jemma Reid jemmawr@hotmail.com no later than the 5 July 2026
1. Describe your involvement within the Agricultural Industry.
2. What is the vision for your breeding program?
3. Where do you see the Hereford breed’s position in the current beef Industry?
A new initiative implemented at the 2024 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo was the School Steer Competition. We are pleased to offer this again for 2026.
Conditions – School must take the steer onto a hoof and hook competition. A teacher, or delegate from the school must give permission prior to the event.
Email your intent to enter the competition with your names, school name and location to Jemma Reid – jemmawr@hotmail.com
