Lochland Shetland Sheepdog Club
Junior Scholarship Application

2022 deadline: Feb 28

Volunteer hours exempt for 2022 applicants attending ASSA or Westminster with the understanding that they will volunteer at our specialties (conformation / performance) and need to sign up through the show and trial chairs.

As a junior member of the Lochland Shetland Sheepdog Club, you are eligible to apply for a $200.00 stipend / scholarship if you meet the application criteria.

Name

Date of Birth

Address

Phone#

Year in school & GPA (provide official transcripts)

Email address

 

Registered name(s) of SHETLAND SHEEPDOG(s) you show / own:

Events and venues you’ve participated in/at:

What event is this for?  _____________________________ dates of event: ______________

Which sheltie(s) will be competing?  _____________________________________________
What type of event is it?  Check all that apply
                Conformation           Agility             Obedience             Herding             Rally      

Titles you have put on shelties (and when):

Dog registered name

Title

Date

Please list volunteer activities you have participated in with dog clubs; special consideration is given to volunteer activities for Lochland Shetland Sheepdog Club.

Name of show

Activity

Date

Supervisor

Hours worked

Essay:
In a separate document, please briefly explain how junior showmanship has impacted your life and what you feel you have learned from competing (1 paragraph of 100 words).  In addition, include how you feel this donation from the club will be useful and what you plan to use it for (1 paragraph of 100 words).  To conclude, how this past year of competition has helped you grow in both competing and in your relationship with purebred dogs (1 paragraph of 100 words).

Do we have your permission to put your name, dog’s name, and likenesses on our website and on social media?  ________________

Junior Signature: _______________________________________________

Parent or guardian Signature: _____________________________________

Rules/Criteria:

*Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75
*Minimum of ten (10) hours of volunteering with LSSC within the last year; volunteering with other clubs are a bonus.  

*You are not eligible to receive this stipend / scholarship in consecutive years (unless you are the only applicant).  

*All qualifying wins/events under consideration need to be with a Sheltie.
*If you receive this stipend / scholarship, you are required to provide a 2-3 paragraph (200-400 word) essay describing the event you attended and how this stipend helped you further your skills as a junior handler.  This is due 2 weeks after the event and will be posted on our website / social media.

*Mail your application and documents to:
Shelli Stulken

4527 Vera Cruz Avenue N
Crystal, MN 55422

*or scan all documents and email them to:

SAStulken@aol.com