Equine Scholarship Programs

Equine Scholarship Programs

Funder: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR)

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.

Program Categories:

#### 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

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

Website: fwssr.com