HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

HOW TO APPLY

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ scholarship application is completed entirely online. Applicants will upload supplemental documents when completing the online application. Then, a school official or counselor will complete a second portion of the application online.

In order to qualify for a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship, all minimum requirements must be met.

Applications

Applications for 2025 have closed.

Important Dates

  • December 16, 2024 | Application Available Online

  • January 31, 2025 – 7:59 p.m. | Online Application Closes
    Please note that the online application deadline falls after business hours, and assistance may be limited at that time. We recommend submitting your application early to ensure a smooth process.

  • February 7, 2025 – 4:59 p.m. | School Official Submission Closes

  • May 2025 | Recipient selection notification

  • July 2025 | Scholarship Recipient Celebration

Due to the FAFSA website maintenance, the scholarship application deadline has been extended to 7:59 PM on Monday, February 3rd.  For further questions, please contact [email protected].

Scholarship Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements in order to be eligible for a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship. 

  • Be a U.S. citizen and Texas resident.
  • Graduating high school senior from eligible school
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid available December
  • Plan to attend an accredited, not-for-profit university in the State of Texas
  • Have met minimum score requirement for either SAT or ACT 

Scholarship Types and Guidelines

Geographic

Area Go Texan
Metropolitan
Quantity
79
350
Min. SAT Score
950
950
Min. ACT Requirement
19
19
Class Rank
Top Third
Top Half
Guidelines
PDF
PDF

Specialty

Exhibitor
Hildebrand
Military
School Art
Volunteer Dependent
4-H
FFA
Achievement
Quantity
30
15
5
15
10
70
70
Approx. 100
Min. SAT Score
950
950
950
950
950
950
1000
Min. ACT Requirement
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
Class Rank
No Requirement
Top Quarter
Top Quarter
Top Quarter
No Requirement
Top Quarter
Top Quarter
Guidelines
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
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Contact FFA: Visit Site
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I edit or change my application or documents after I submit?

No. Once your application has been submitted, there are no edits or changes. Take your time and be thorough when completing the application. Be sure that you are uploading the appropriate documents prior to submitting.

What is FAFSA and how do I file?

FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Apply through studentaid.gov. The new FAFSA will launch in December. For more information, visit this page.

 Although the form is not open yet, you and your parent/guardian can apply for your FAFSA ID and log in information now.

Can I apply for more than one Show Scholarship? How?

Yes, you can apply for every scholarship that you meet eligibility requirements for.

By providing your school information and answering the questions in the application, you will automatically be included in the pool of applicants for each scholarship that you meet eligibility for.

Can I win more than one Show scholarship?

No. Recipients can only receive one Show scholarship.

Do I have to have shown an animal or participated at the Show to apply for a scholarship?

No, with these three exceptions:

  • School Art – applicant must participate in the Show’s school art program
  • Exhibitor – applicant must exhibit in one of the sixteen approved shows
  • Hildebrand – applicant must exhibit a Junior Market Lamb

Do I have to major in Agriculture?

No, there are no restrictions on majors, so long as the student’s major leads to a four-year-degree.

Can I attend a community or junior college?

Yes, the Show funds its scholarship recipients who begin their academic pursuits at community or junior colleges. However, the student must show academic progress and finish at a four-year-institution.

Can I attend a college or university outside of Texas?

No, all recipients must attend a college or university in Texas.

My parents are members of the Show or work on Show committees. Can I apply for a scholarship?

Yes, children of Show members or Show committee members are eligible to apply. Children of volunteers do not receive special consideration for scholarships.  Children of volunteers who meet eligibility requirements may apply for the Volunteer Dependent scholarship in addition to any other scholarships for which they may be eligible.  Students may only win one scholarship.

How are scholarship recipients selected?

Applications are evaluated three times in a blind judging. Evaluators use a comprehensive score sheet with points awarded for academics, leadership, and financial need.

When and how are winners announced?

All students who submit a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship application will be notified, regardless of decision. Notifications are sent via email.

How does the payment work?

Scholarships are $5,000 per year with the opportunity to renew each year to total $20,000 over four years. Disbursements are made each semester directly to the university and are specified for tuition and fees.

CONTACT US

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Educational Programs Office
NRG Center
3 NRG Park
Houston, Texas 77054

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 832.667.1286