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John J. Smith Scholarship

NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE RODEO

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

John J. Smith Scholarship

Overview: A $2,000 scholarship honoring longtime NIRA commissioner John Smith, awarded to NIRA members pursuing graduate-level education.

Award Purpose: Support for continuing education at the graduate level

Eligibility:

  • Must be a NIRA member

  • Must be pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited institution

  • Preference for athletes who have competed at the CNFR
  • Example: Recipient was spring graduate with bachelor's degree in agricultural business and economics, qualified for CNFR in breakaway roping, and pursuing graduate studies

    Geographic Scope: United States - all NIRA members eligible

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