Graduate school students in Iowa who are pursuing an advanced degree in swine genetics, swine reproduction or swine nutrition can apply for a $1,000 scholarship.

The family of Gregory D. Johnson is graciously offering the scholarship to spring 2008 college graduates with a bachelor's degree in an agricultural field or to a current graduate student pursuing a master's degree or Ph.D.

Criteria for scholarship evaluation include academics, goals for future and collegiate involvement, swine industry experience and honors and National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) experience and honors. Applicants must include one letter of reference from a college advisor who can verify the applicant's graduate school acceptance or enrollment, in addition to their college activities and involvement. The applicant also must submit a graduate school acceptance letter or proof of graduate school enrollment.

Applications will be scored by a committee of three including one member of the Johnson family, one educational professional and one National Swine Registry (NSR) Youth Advisory Board member.

Applications are due to the NSR office by May 15, 2008. The winner will be announced at the 2008 National Junior Summer Spectacular.

For more information and to obtain an application, go to www.nationalswine.com, click on NJSA, then "Scholarships."