Youth Foundation
Scholarships
Scholarships
The National Junior Santa Gertrudis Youth Foundation Scholarship Program recognizes graduating NJSGA members who have demonstrated commitment to the Santa Gertrudis breed while preparing to continue their education. Scholarships are awarded annually based on involvement in the junior association, academic achievement, financial need and future educational plans. Eligible applicants must meet current membership and National Junior Santa Gertrudis Show participation requirements and complete the annual application and interview process.
2026 scholarship recipients
Calvin Wunderlich - Brenham, Texas
Scholarship: The J.B. “Dick” Vesper Legacy Scholarship
Donor: J.B. “Dick” Vesper Legacy Endowment
Award: $12,500
Caden Tyson - Meadville, Mississippi
Scholarship: The Wayne Duddleston Foundation Scholarship and The DuBois Family Scholarship
Donor: The Wayne Duddleston Foundation and the DuBois Family
Endowment
Award: $12,500
Avery Strait - Streetman, Texas
Scholarship: Y.N. Strait Legacy Scholarship and Double G Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Y.N. Strait Memorial Fund and donations in memory of Gilbert Garza Sr. and Gilbert Garza Jr.
Award: $8,000
Mia Wiley - Deville, Louisiana
Scholarship: The Dr. Burton McDaniel Jr. Memorial Scholarship and The David Harris Scholarship
Donor: Jessica and Wes McDaniel and Charles and Pat McMahen
Award: $8,000
Jewelie Green - Holden, Louisiana
Scholarship: The Justiss Family Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Larry Justiss and The Vernon Lane Scholarship
Donor: The Justiss Family/Four J Cattle and Charles and Pat McMahen
Award: $8,000
Kenley Kincannon - West Columbia, Texas
Scholarship: Debbie Townsend and Tana Townsend Hajovsky Memorial Scholarship and The Jim Corporron Scholarship
Donor: George and Anne Butler Foundation, Allen and Cheryll Grainger, and Charles and Pat McMahen
Award: $6,000
Savannah Roessler - Gainesville, Texas
Scholarship: The Wilson Family Scholarship and The Bubba & Karen Deagen Scholarship
Donor: Wilson Family and Charles and Pat McMahen
Award: $6,000
Brian Levi Lockhart - Walker, Louisiana
Scholarship: 5 P’s Scholarship (Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance) – In Memory of Delmo Reed Payne
Donor: Payne/Ainsworth/Mikels Family
Award: $5,000
Morgan White - Starkville, Mississippi
Scholarship: Wayne Duddleston Foundation and The Joe Jones
Scholarship
Donor: Charles and Pat McMahen
Award: $5,000