Interview Scholarships:
The IHSRA Scholarship Foundation was established in 2006. Donations, 50/50 and merchandise sales, jackpots, etc. allow us to award our graduating seniors scholarships. Any senior student may apply for this scholarship. A scholarship application must be completed and submitted with the required accompanying documents to the Scholarship Interview Coordinator at the State Finals Rodeo. Each applying member must also participate in a 15 minute interview with the Scholarship Interview Panel. During the interview, the member will be scored on his/her application, responses to questions, involvement in IHSRA, as well as school, church, and community service activities.
The number of scholarships given each year and the amounts awarded are based on the number of applications received. Scholarships are given in two-applicant increments from four applications and up.
The IHSRA Scholarship Foundation was established in 2006. Donations, 50/50 and merchandise sales, jackpots, etc. allow us to award our graduating seniors scholarships. Any senior student may apply for this scholarship. A scholarship application must be completed and submitted with the required accompanying documents to the Scholarship Interview Coordinator at the State Finals Rodeo. Each applying member must also participate in a 15 minute interview with the Scholarship Interview Panel. During the interview, the member will be scored on his/her application, responses to questions, involvement in IHSRA, as well as school, church, and community service activities.
The number of scholarships given each year and the amounts awarded are based on the number of applications received. Scholarships are given in two-applicant increments from four applications and up.
Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships and Awards
# of
applications
1-4
5-6
7-8
9 or more
# of scholarships
awarded
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
50% 30% 20%
40% 30% 20% 10%
40% 25% 15% 10% 10%
35% 25% 15% 10% 10% 5%
3
4
5
6
Highest GPA:
This $300 award is presented to the senior student with the highest high school cumulative grade point average. GPA is determined using the completed IHSRA Scholarship Application and official school transcript.
This $300 award is presented to the senior student with the highest high school cumulative grade point average. GPA is determined using the completed IHSRA Scholarship Application and official school transcript.
Rodeo Queen Scholarship:
This $300 award is presented to the student serving as the rodeo queen of the IHSRA.
This $300 award is presented to the student serving as the rodeo queen of the IHSRA.
Greg Wyatt Sportsmanship Award:
A $150 gift card is presented to a student who convey good sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and compassion for others; encourages others; and is genuine, courteous, and considerate at all times – emulating all of the qualities of former Arena Director Gregg Wyatt.
A $150 gift card is presented to a student who convey good sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and compassion for others; encourages others; and is genuine, courteous, and considerate at all times – emulating all of the qualities of former Arena Director Gregg Wyatt.
Points Dollar Scholarship:
In 2005, the IHSRA began awarding seniors scholarships based on the points accumulated in Indiana rodeos throughout their high school careers. Students pay a $6 scholarship fee at each in-state rodeo, excluding state finals, and accumulate $1 per point earned at these rodeos. At the end of the contestant’s high school career, the funds are awarded back to the individual in the form of a scholarship.
In 2005, the IHSRA began awarding seniors scholarships based on the points accumulated in Indiana rodeos throughout their high school careers. Students pay a $6 scholarship fee at each in-state rodeo, excluding state finals, and accumulate $1 per point earned at these rodeos. At the end of the contestant’s high school career, the funds are awarded back to the individual in the form of a scholarship.
Dutton Bits National Officer Scholarship:
These $500 scholarships are available to all state's high school rodeo team's members who serve as a national officer in the positions of president, vice-president, or secretary.
Teskey’s Top Hand Award:
A $250 scholarship is provided by Teskey’s, an NHSRA National Sponsor. The senior honoree is selected on their willingness to try hard and encourage others to do their best. This person must have a positive attitude, be willing and able to lend a helping hand, and be a good role model for all other contestants. Recipients are selected by IHSRA’s board of directors and national director.
NHSRA Spirit Award:
This award is chosen by the national director and board of directors and is awarded to a graduating senior. This award is given for participation (years of involvement, fund raising and association activity, multiple event member, cheerful and positive involvement, effort, passion, and dedication).
NHSR Foundation Merit Scholarship: https://www.nhsra.com/programs/foundation-scholarships/
Scholarship Guidelines and Intent
Awards will be provided by NHSRA to the States/Provinces. The States/Provinces will determine the actual recipients of each award with the guidelines set out below. The program is intended to reward those that have supported the association over the years through their participation, passion and good all-around conduct. Recipients should be upper classmen (preferably seniors).
Credit to be given for:
- Years of membership in Junior High (3) and High School (4)
- Multiple rodeo event participation
- Leadership in High School Rodeo, secondarily in activities outside of rodeo such as FFA
- Fund raising for Junior High and High School Rodeo - total dollars raised for the association over their years of participation
- Superior academic performance
- Community service activities
- Other extracurricular activities and performance therein
No consideration is required for financial need or awards received for performance in the rodeo arena. There will be four $1,000 scholarships awarded for 2024.
Professional's Choice Equine Athlete of the Month: https://www.nhsra.com/programs/equine-athlete-of-the-month/
The NHSRA is proud to announce the "Professional's Choice Equine Athlete of the Month" program. The program honors and recognizes the horse of one girl and one boy each month. To be eligible for the honor, students must submit an application to the NHSRA national office in Denver. Horses do NOT need to be registered in order to qualify for this program. Winners are featured each month in the NHSRA Times.
Professional's Choice Student Athlete of the Month: https://www.nhsra.com/programs/student-athlete-of-the-month/
One of the well-received programs in the National High School Rodeo Association, the Professional's Choice Student Athlete of the Month program began in September 1999. The program rewards one girl and one boy each month with a Professional's Choice Air Ride Saddle Pad and qualifies each monthly winner for two $1,000 scholarships (one boys and one girls) to be awarded at the end of the rodeo season. To be eligible for the honor students must submit an application to the NHSRA national office in Denver. The application includes questions about the extracurricular activities, volunteerism and goals of each applicant. As part of the application process, each applicant must also submit a letter of recommendation as well as a 150-word essay. Winners are featured each month in the NHSRA Times. National scholarship winners are announced each year at the National High School Finals Rodeo.
Dennis E. Carr Memorial Forestry/Agriculture Scholarship:
Carr’s BBQ and Market is sponsoring the Dennis E. Carr Memorial Scholarship, which is made available to deserving individuals who hope to pursue a career in forestry or agriculture industry. Dennis dedicated his life to the forest industry and agriculture, trying to ensure that these industries and ways of life are here for future generations. Dennis E. Carr Memorial Scholarship Application
Dennis E. Carr Memorial Forestry/Agriculture Scholarship:
Carr’s BBQ and Market is sponsoring the Dennis E. Carr Memorial Scholarship, which is made available to deserving individuals who hope to pursue a career in forestry or agriculture industry. Dennis dedicated his life to the forest industry and agriculture, trying to ensure that these industries and ways of life are here for future generations. Dennis E. Carr Memorial Scholarship Application
Chief Lafontaine Saddle Club Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to a INHSRA member by the Chief Lafontaine Saddle Club in Huntington, Indiana. The application is due by May 1, 2025. Chief Lafontaine Saddle Club Scholarship Application
Wyatt Cole Memorial Scholarship:
Wyatt Cole Memorial Scholarship:
Parker "Wyatt" Cole, age 20, of Owenton passed away from injuries received in an auto accident on Sunday, February 10, 2019, in Martin, TN. Wyatt was born January 18, 1999, in Lexington, KY and was a 2017 graduate of Owen County High School where he played basketball and was a member of FFA. He was a sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he was majoring in Agricultural Business and was a rodeo student-athlete. Most importantly, he was strong in his belief and faith in God and was a member of the Owenton First Christian Church. He is best summed up by his dad, "Wyatt literally lived life to the fullest, wide open with no fear."
A scholarship fund has been established in his honor and this year three (3) scholarships will be awarded, in the amount of $1000 each, to students belonging to the following entities: The Kentucky High School Rodeo Association, the Indiana High School Rodeo Association and the Owen County High School.
Click here for Application Form, Instructions and Eligibility Requirements: 2025 Wyatt Cole Scholarship Application