George Howard Memorial Scholarships
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
George Howard Memorial Scholarships
Overview: $1,000 scholarships honoring the life and legacy of George Howard, a dedicated college rodeo coach.
Background: George Howard spent 35 years as a college rodeo coach, including positions as:
His teams qualified for the CNFR every year, and he coached:
Award Purpose: Support for senior athletes completing their college education while competing in rodeo
Eligibility:
Geographic Scope: United States - all NIRA members eligible
Example Recipients: Senior athletes majoring in ranch management, public relations, mass communication, and related fields
What National Intercollegiate Rodeo actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $130K
- Median grant
- $130K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Walla Walla, WA.
Example grants
National Intercollegiate Rodeo Foundation · Walla Walla, WA
Donations to scholarship program
$130K
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