Commitment

Since the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ began in 1932, more than $575 million has been committed to the youth of Texas and education. 



Educational Fund Donations

Make a donation to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund in memory of or in honor of someone. Educational Fund donations support the Rodeo’s commitment to the youth of Texas and education.

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2022 Educational Commitment

$ 14M+

Scholarships

$ 5M+

Junior Show Exhibitors

$ 2.5M+

Educational Program Grants

$ 460K+

Graduate Assistantships



  • Scholarships: $14,286,000
  • Junior Show Exhibitors: $5,292,250
  • Educational Program Grants: $2,517,722
  • Graduate Assistantships: $464,590
  • TOTAL: $22,560,562

I look forward to the day that I can give back to deserving students to help them achieve their dreams. It is people like you that make students' dreams come true.

Brooke Y.2012 FFA Scholar

I am so grateful to have received this scholarship; it has helped tremendously with college expenses. Not only does it take the weight off my shoulders, but it is funded by people who also have passion for the livestock show and agriculture.

Jill W.2013 FFA Scholar

You have given so much more than just the means to pursue my degree. You have given me inspiration. You have inspired me to work diligently so that I can one day help a bright-eyed student to pursue their education as well.

Jocelyn V.2015 Metropolitan Scholar

Scholarships

Each year, more than 800 scholarships are awarded to Texas students by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. As one of the largest scholarship providers in the U.S., the Rodeo has presented more than 20,000 scholarships valued at $260 million since 1957.


SCHOLARSHIP QUANTITY/AMOUNT TOTAL
GEOGRAPHIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Houston Area Scholars 350, four-year, $20,000 $7,000,000
Area Go Texan 79, four-year, $20,000 $1,580,000
SPECIALTY SCHOLARSHIPS
Texas 4-H 70, four-year, $20,000 $1,400,000
Texas FFA 70, four-year, $20,000 $1,400,000
Achievement junior and senior Rodeo scholars $1,200,000
Exhibitor 30, four-year, $20,000 $600,000
Hildebrand Family approximately 15, four-year, $20,000 $300,000
School Art 15, four-year, $20,000 $300,000
Military five, four-year, $20,000 $100,000
FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS
Vocational Scholarship Funding $200,000
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine six, one-year, $16,000 $96,000
Texas Christian University Ranch Management Program four, one-year, $2,500 $10,000

Junior Show Exhibitors

Education extends beyond the classroom, which is why the Rodeo supports students who demonstrate leadership as members of Texas 4-H and FFA. Each year, the Houston Livestock Show™ draws thousands of Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors to compete at the world's largest livestock show, each hoping to take home the coveted title of Houston Champion. Sizable prizes and premiums will be awarded to junior show exhibitors, including calf scramble contestants who participate in the 2022 Houston Livestock Show. Since 1932, $195 million has been committed to exhibitors through premiums and calf scramble certificates.

Educational Program Grants

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo provides grants to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education. In keeping with the mission of the Rodeo, all grant applications and awardees must benefit youth, support education, expand agricultural horizons and/or preserve and honor pioneer heritage and culture. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has presented nearly $84 million in research, grants and educational programs to more than 100 organizations and institutions in Texas.

2022 Grant Recipients

Contact

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
3 NRG Park
Houston, Texas 77054

Email: grants@rodeohouston.com

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantship funds are awarded to specific graduate programs at various Texas universities. Each university program administers the graduate assistantship application and selection process. 

Since the 1970s, more than $15 million has been awarded to graduate assistantship programs in Texas.

  • Angelo State University
  • Sam Houston State University
  • Stephen F. Austin State University
  • Sul Ross State University
  • Tarleton State University
  • Texas A&M University
  • Texas A&M University – Commerce
  • Texas A&M University – Kingsville
  • Texas State University
  • Texas Tech University
  • West Texas A&M University