How much funding does James M. 'Jim Bob' Norman Scholarship Fund provide?

James M. 'Jim Bob' Norman Scholarship Fund provides $10,000 per scholarship in funding.

When is the deadline for James M. 'Jim Bob' Norman Scholarship Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

James M. 'Jim Bob' Norman Scholarship Fund

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Funding Amount

$10,000 per scholarship

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

James M. 'Jim Bob' Norman Scholarship Fund

Funder: Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate (FWSSS)

Background: Established in 1984 in memory of Mr. James M. Norman, who was chairman of the Syndicate at the time of his death. Norman was active in many youth organizations and dreamed of creating a college scholarship endowment to help young Texans pursue agricultural careers.

Mission: To encourage youth to pursue agricultural careers by providing financial support for higher education.

Award History:

Since inception: Over $3.5 million distributed in scholarships

2025: 24 scholarships of $10,000 each awarded (12 to 4-H students, 12 to FFA students)

Geographic Scope: Texas

Eligibility:

Texas high school students

Members of 4-H or FFA organizations

Must attend a Texas institution

Must pursue a four-year bachelor's degree in an agricultural or life sciences curriculum

Must enroll in and complete at least 12 hours each semester

Award Distribution:

Equal distribution between 4-H and FFA members

Scholarships administered by 4-H and FFA organizations

Fund maintains contact with scholars through reports and direct communication

Contact Information:

Email: fwsss.scholarships@gmail.com

Vice Chairman-Scholarship: Doug Cassidy

Organization Contact:

Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation: (979) 845-1213, 2473 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-2473

Texas FFA Foundation: (512) 480-8047, 614 East 12th Street, Austin, TX 78701

How to Apply

1. Contact your organization representative: All Texas high school students interested in applying should contact their local 4-H or FFA representative

2. Contact the statewide organization:
- Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation
- Phone: (979) 845-1213
- Fax: (979) 845-6495
- Mailing Address: 2473 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843-2473
- Website: Texas 4-H

- Texas FFA Foundation
- Phone: (512) 480-8047
- Fax: (512) 472-0555
- Mailing Address: 614 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
- Website: Texas FFA

3. Application process: Managed through 4-H and FFA organizations; specific application materials and requirements should be obtained from these organizations

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