Email completed applications to: francesflaim@gmail.com
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST November 19, 2025
Purpose:
The Collie Junior Foundation Show Sponsorship seeks to encourage young people’s interest, involvement, and love of our breed. This encouragement includes supporting Juniors who exhibit Collies in dog shows and companion events.
Award Amount:
We are pleased to offer up to two (2) $250 sponsorships per show, to juniors who qualify to compete at the following events:
AKC/Royal Canin National Championship – December 2025
• Junior Showmanship
• Juniors Agility
• Juniors Classic Obedience and Rally
Westminster Kennel Club – February 2026
• Junior Showmanship
These sponsorships are paid for through funds generously donated to the CJF. A Junior may only receive one (1) sponsorship in one (1) venue each year.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Junior Handler must have an AKC Junior Handler number.
- Junior Handler must have shown a Collie for a minimum of 75% of their qualifying wins and must submit their AKC Junior record.
- Junior Handler must provide proof of qualification and entry for the event they are applying for.
- Proof of entry may be submitted after the application has been submitted (when necessary) but must be received before funds will be issued.
- Junior Handler agrees to show a Collie at the competition for which the sponsorship is awarded.
- A completed application and essay are required to be submitted by each Junior applicant each year.
- Sponsorship awards are issued directly to the applicant.
Essay Prompt:
Please write an essay on one of the following subjects:
1. What was your most memorable experience last year handling your Collie partner?
2. How do you foresee the ability to attend your chosen event will benefit you long term?
Supporting Materials:
• A copy of your invitation/notice of qualification for the AKC National Championship.
• Confirmation of your entry for the AKC National Championship.
• A copy of your AKC Juniors Show Record.
• A copy of your essay.
Deadlines:
For AKC/Royal Canin National Championship — no later than November 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
For Westminster Kennel Club – deadline coming soon!
Questions?
For questions, please contact CJF Secretary, Frances Flaim, at francesflaim@gmail.com.