How much funding does NIRA Alumni, Inc. Scholarships provide?

NIRA Alumni, Inc. Scholarships provides $30,000 - $42,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for NIRA Alumni, Inc. Scholarships?

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

NIRA Alumni, Inc. Scholarships

National Intercollegiate Rodeo

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$30,000 - $42,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NIRA Alumni, Inc. Scholarships

Overview: The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Alumni, Inc. (NIRAA) awards scholarships annually to college rodeo competitors at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR).

Geographic Scope: United States - open to NIRA members from all regions

Award Categories:

Fourth Place Men's Team: $1,000 - $1,500

Fourth Place Women's Team: $500 - $1,000

Rookie of the Year (each event): $500

All Around Rookie Cowboy: $500

All Around Rookie Cowgirl: $500

Go Round Winners (each round, each event): $500

Event Champions: $1,000

Stan Harter Memorial Scholarship: $1,000

Jerry Beagley All Around Cowboy Award: $500 - $1,000

Hardship Scholarships: $500

Total Awarded: $30,000 (2019), $35,000 (2020 rolled into 2021), $42,500 (2021), $11,500 (2018), $10,500 (2017)

Eligibility:

Must be a NIRA member

Must compete at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR)

Competing in one of ten rodeo events: Bareback Riding, Calf Roping/Tie-Down Roping, Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Goat Tying, Team Roping (Header/Heeler), Barrel Racing, Bull Riding

Focus Areas: Support for college rodeo athletes pursuing higher education

Contact Information:

Mailing Address: NIRAA, Inc., 3211 Elys Path, San Antonio, Texas 78230

Online Contribution: https://www.fundraise.com/niraascholarshipfund

Background: The NIRAA was created to support college rodeo tradition and help athletes afford their education while competing in intercollegiate rodeos. Many alumni report that college rodeo and scholarships kept them in school and made a significant difference in their lives.

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

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Annual

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