THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES 2018 JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS by WILLIAM ELLIS
N ew York, NY—The Ameri- can Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world's largest dog registry and leading indus- try authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that 23 excep- tional students from 16 states have been awarded the American Kennel Club (AKC ® ) Junior Scholarship for 2018. The scholarships are offered to high school, college and graduate school students and range from $500 - $2,000. “These young men and women are dedicated not only to the sport of
purebred dogs, but to their academics as well,” said Mari-Beth O’Neill, VP Sport Services. “It gives us great pleasure to reward these students with our AKC Junior Scholarships. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors in their studies and involvement with dogs and The American Kennel Club.” Applicants are evaluated based on academic performance and involve- ment in AKC events. They are required to submit documentation that they are members of a club and have volun- teered to work, as well as an essay on
how the applicant has been involved with providing education about purebred dogs within their school and/or community. This years’ recipients are a diverse representation of the canine sport. They have accomplished a great deal in the dog world and participate in many sports, including conformation, agility, hunt tests, obedience and more. These young men and women plan to contin- ue in the sport, as well as judge and con- tinue their families’ breeding programs.
Alexandra Backos 2018 JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Pennsylvania
Colorado
Taylor Del Duca
New Mexico
Jennifer Necker
Illinois
Justin Schultz
New York
Amelia Smith
Connecticut
Diana Chan
Indiana
Amy Clark
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