Tie Down Roping
Riley Pruitt
Cory Solomon
Kincade Henry
Bo Pickett
Brushton Minton
Marcos Costa
Shane Hanchey
Joel Harris
Bareback Riding
Rocker Steiner
Dean Thompson
Jess Pope
Cooper Cooke
Kade Sonnier
Samuel Petersen
Cole Franks
Mason Stuller
Team Roping
McLeod / Sporer
Johnson / Johnson
Summers / Eaves
Egusquiza / Lord
Rogers / Von Ahn
Rahlmann / Curry
Brown / Glenn
Smith / Payne
Saddle Bronc Riding
Damian Brennan
Weston Patterson
Dawson Dahm
Ben Andersen
Layton Green
Dawson Hay
Zachary Dallas
Logan Hay
Steer Wrestling
William Pearson
Tyler Waguespack
Stetson Jorgensen
Holden Myers
Eli Jordan Lord
Dalton Massey
Trisyn Kalawaia
Riley Duvall
Barrel Racing
Acey Pinkston
Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi
Emily Beisel
Tayla Moeykens
Kassie Mowry
Michelle Alley
Paige Jones
Halyn Lide
Breakaway Roping
Willow Wilson
Sawyer Gilbert
Kinlie Brennise
Jackie Crawford
Madison Outhier
Tiada Gray
Beau Peterson
Cheyanne McCartney
Bull Riding
Lane Vaughan
Clayton Sellars
Jackson Ward
Rawley Johnson
Mason Moody
Trevor Reiste
Samuel Mast
Brody Yeary

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Since the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ began in 1932 over

$630 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.

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.

2025 Educational Commitment

$14,718,000

in scholarships

$9,764,100

towards Junior Show Exhibitors

$3,095,554

towards Educational Program Grants

$481,100

towards Graduate Assistantships

2025 TOTAL: $28,058,754

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships include Houston-area Rodeo Scholars, Texas 4-H, Texas FFA, Achievement and Vocational scholarships.  More than 800 scholarships will be awarded through the Rodeo’s scholarship programs in 2024. As one of the largest scholarship providers in the U.S., the Rodeo has presented more than 22,000 scholarships valued at more than $305 million since 1932.

GEOGRAPHIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Houston Area Scholars
Area Go Texan
QUANTITY/AMOUNT
350, four-year, $20,000
79, four-year, $20,000
TOTAL
$7,000,000
$1,580,000

SPECIALTY SCHOLARSHIPS

Texas 4-H
Texas FFA
Achievement
Exhibitor
Hildebrand Family
School Art
Military
Volunteer Dependent
QUANTITY/AMOUNT
70, four-year, $20,000
70, four-year, $20,000
Junior and senior Rodeo scholars
30, four-year, $20,000
Approximately 15, four-year, $20,000
15, four-year, $20,000
Five, four-year, $20,000
Ten, four-year, $20,000
TOTAL
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$600,000
$300,000
$300,000
$100,000
$200,000

FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

Vocational Scholarship Funding
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine
Texas Christian University Ranch Management Program
QUANTITY/AMOUNT

Six, one-year, $16,000

Four, one-year, $2,500
TOTAL
$500,000
$128,000
$10,000

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM GRANTS

Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education that align with the Rodeo’s mission. The Rodeo’s 2025 grant recipients include the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, NASA/Johnson Space Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Schreiner University, Prairie View A&M University, Brookwood Community, The Children’s Museum of Houston, Camp for All, Boys and Girls Clubs, Houston Grand Opera, Houston SPCA, Houston Zoo, YMCA of Greater Houston, University of Houston Downtown and dozens more. To view the complete list, click here. Since the first grant was awarded in 1990, the Rodeo has presented over $92 million in research, grants and educational programs to more than 100 organizations and institutions in Texas.

2024 Grant Recipients

Email: [email protected]

JUNIOR SHOW EXHIBITORS

Education stretches to the livestock show stage as well. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo supports Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors who compete in the world’s largest livestock show. Thanks to the Rodeo’s generous donors, who also support the exhibitors’ projects, the participants who place are awarded a guaranteed premium, ranging between $2,200 and $75,000, based on category. These exhibitors include those from the junior show who participate in the 2025 Houston Livestock Show, including calf scramble contestants. Since 1932, nearly $218 million has been committed to exhibitors through premiums and calf scramble certificates.

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 $16 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

MEET OUR SCHOLARS