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?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is NIRA Alumni, Inc. Scholarships offered?

NIRA Alumni, Inc. Scholarships runs on an annual cycle.

NIRA Alumni, Inc. Scholarships

National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$30,000 - $42,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Focus Areas: Support for college rodeo athletes pursuing higher education

Other requirements

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

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.