How much funding does Walt Garrison Top Hand Award provide?

Walt Garrison Top Hand Award provides $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Walt Garrison Top Hand Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Walt Garrison Top Hand Award offered?

Walt Garrison Top Hand Award runs on an annual cycle.

Walt Garrison Top Hand Award

National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$2,500

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.

Overview

The Walt Garrison Top Hand Award is a $2,500 scholarship presented at the College National Finals Rodeo to honor college rodeo athletes who exemplify exceptional qualities.

Award Criteria: Awarded for loyalty, determination, integrity, and leadership

Selection Process:

Each of the NIRA's 11 geographic regions nominates one rodeo athlete
One winner is selected from the regional nominees

Background: Named after Walt Garrison, a former professional steer wrestler and professional football player with the Dallas Cowboys who started numerous scholarship programs to support college rodeo athletes.

Geographic Scope: United States - all NIRA regions eligible

Eligibility: College rodeo athletes who are NIRA members