Equine Scholarship Programs

Geographic Scope: Texas and national (for some programs)

Focus Areas: Youth equine education, competition, and horsemanship

Overview:
The FWSSR offers numerous equine scholarship opportunities for youth horse enthusiasts. Over $216,000 in scholarships are awarded annually.

Equine IQ Contest

• Amount: Up to $40,000 in scholarships
• 1st Place: $12,000
• 2nd Place: $10,000
• 3rd Place: $8,000
• 4th Place: $6,000
• 5th Place: $4,000
• Youth are tested on knowledge of horse care and management

Equine Public Speaking Challenge

• Amount: Up to $40,000 in scholarships
• 1st Place: $12,000
• 2nd Place: $10,000
• 3rd Place: $8,000
• 4th Place: $6,000
• 5th Place: $4,000
• Youth present an issue in the equine industry with potential solutions

Equine Contest All Around Scholarship

• Amount: $4,000
• Awarded to highest placing contestant competing in both Equine IQ Contest and Equine Public Speaking Challenge
• No additional entry needed

Horse Show High Point Youth Scholarships

• High Point: $4,000
• Reserve High Point: $2,000
• Awarded in: Quarter Horse Show, Paint Horse Show, Paint Ranch Horse Show, Pony of the Americas Show, Pony of the Americas Speed Event

Horse Judging Contest

• High Point Individual: $4,000
• Champion Team Member: $2,000 per member
• Open to Texas Quarter Horse Youth, 4-H and FFA members, ages 14-18

4-H & FFA State Proficiency Awards

• Texas 4-H Horse Record Book Winner: $2,000
• Texas FFA Equine Proficiency: $1,000 each (two awards)

National Ranch & Stock Horse Alliance Scholarship

• Amount: $6,000
• Outstanding Freshman Award at National Intercollegiate Ranch & Stock Horse Alliance Collegiate Championship Show

Texas State 4-H Horse Show

• Amount: $12,000 total ($2,000 per division)
• Awarded to highest placing seniors in six divisions:
  • Roping
  • Timed
  • Judged
  • Stock Horse
  • Hunter Flat
  • Hunter Over Fences

Texas Youth Escaramuza & Charro Cala Competition

• Champion Youth Escaramuza Team Member: $2,000
• Top 3 Charro Calas: $3,000, $2,000, $1,000 respectively

Donkey and Mule Youth Contest

• Champion: $2,000
• Must submit application to Southwestern Donkey and Mule Society, participate in at least 4 classes, present oral presentation, complete written exam

Various Horse Show Class Champion Scholarships:

NCHA Youth Cutting Horse Contest

• Champion Youth Cutting: $3,000
• Reserve Champion Youth Cutting: $2,000

AQHA Versatility Youth Award

• Champion: $2,000
• Reserve Champion: $1,500

AQHA Versatility Limited Youth Award

• Champion: $2,000
• Reserve Champion: $1,500

AQHA Youth Barrel Racing

• Champion: $2,000
• Reserve Champion: $1,500

AQHA Youth Working Cow Horse

• Champion: $2,000
• Reserve Champion: $1,500

AQHA Youth Working Cow Horse, Boxing Only

• Champion: $2,000
• Reserve Champion: $1,500

AQHA Youth Ranch Riding

• Champion: $2,000
• Reserve Champion: $1,500

NRCHA Youth Working Cow Horse

• Champion: $2,000

NRCHA Youth Boxing

• Champion: $2,000

Invitational Cow Horse Fence Challenge

• Champion Youth: $4,000

Open 5D Barrel Race

• Champion Youth: $2,000

Miniature Horse Show

• Champion Youth: $4,000

Eligibility:

• Youth horse enthusiasts
• Texas 4-H and FFA members
• Ages vary by competition

Fort Worth Stock Show Main Office: 817-877-2400
Equine Scholarship Committee: Available for inquiries about joining committee or donating